Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us on a small-group guided trip to one of the most iconic communist monuments from the past in Eastern Europe. The UFO-like abandoned building is located on top of Buzludzha Peak in the Central Balkan Mountains. Today, an empty structure stripped of its initial purposes, it has gained many admirers and popularity around the world, and is considered a remarkable representation of this part of history. We will make a short stop at the wonderful Ethnographic Complex of Damascen, where you can learn more about the production of the famous Bulgarian rose oil. Last, enjoy the beautiful Shipka memorial church and the scenic sub-Balkan way on the way back to Sofia!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
The tour is not recommended for children under 13 years old.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vasil Levski Monument
07:00 Departure from the starting point. It is a wonderful opportunity for pictures, as there are no people and vehicles around the monument early in the morning.
Damascena Ethnographic Complex
10:30 The first private rose distillery in Bulgaria and an iconic attraction in the Rose Valley.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Food and drinks
Entrance fee to the Damascena Ethnographic Complex
Gratuities
Options
Tour with Smart Audioguide
Audio guide: Tour with ONLINE, clud-based audioguide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU). INTERNET required to download and use.
Guided tour in English
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Valley of the Roses Tour
Nuria T,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized excursion, very complete itinerary and very friendly Diradzh guide providing lots of information about the places visited. Although the journey is long several stops are made for coffee and I don't know it's so heavy. Highly recommended.
Valley of Roses
nathalie r,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice excursion. Thank you Maria for your professionalism and kindness Everything was perfect
Excellent
Yiannis2207,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very comfortable ride. Martin, our guide was very knowledgeable. Everything right on schedule, professional driving, lots of insights. Overall highly recommended.
A great tour, a great day
Lajos M,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was Maria, whose vast knowledge and kind personality made the trip even greater. From the first moment to the last, he shared a lot of useful information with the team. I am glad and grateful that she was our guide. The weather was excellent, so everything was good for us.
Recommended
lasleandras,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we made the excursion of the Rose Valley and the Monument Buzludzha. With TRAVENTURIA. Our Guide has been Mary, a charm attentive at all times. My English is not at all fluent, but speaks slowly and I have understood enough. I highly recommend it, apart from that we have also visited the Russian Church of Khipa. It's not made at all heavy. We were my partner and I alone with Maria, and we had a great time.
Misleading tour description, inflexible and rude tour guide
kriskY9157SL,Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour is advertised at 7 am, and according to the description that also includes a 15 minute entrance into the cathedral which opens at 7 am, so that means the bus should leave at 7:15 am. I called the tour guide Martin Krastev at 7:02 am and informed him that I would be there within less than 10 minutes as I walking to the destination. Again, based on the information provided on Viator. He said that he cannot wait for me and that the bus is already in the highway (this being at 7:02 am)!! and then hung up and never picked up the phone again, I tried to ask if I can take a taxi and meet him at a destination during the day and received not response. I followed up the company and no offer of rescheduling or refund.
Inflexible and rude tour guide - left without me, and never followed up after that
kkafozov,Aug 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour was advertised to start at 7 am, so when I called the tour guide that I’ll be there around 7:02 am… they told me, “can't wait sorry” and never followed up again when I asked if I can take an alternative mode of transportation to meet the tour. I’ve been on many tours before where when I’m on time or even early, we are always waiting for people. To contacted the company and they never offered to reschedule the tour or refund the amount.
A must do
Chiara P,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing trip! Probably the highlight of the holiday! The guide Maria was exceptional, she went an extra mile and beyond to make our day super special, and big thanks to the impeccable driver Alexander. I would do this again, highly recommended!
Fun, fascinating, and friendly! Traventuria are brilliant guides!
Patrick Y,Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible time on this tour, and were very impressed with Lubo, our friendly, intelligent and informative guide. The Buzludzha Monument is something I have wanted to see for years, and Lubo helped make my day even more special than I could have imagined. I would highly recommend Traventuria to any discerning traveller.
Great day trip
Mirmkins,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was a great tour guide. He had the best playlist and made sure everyone was very safe the whole time. It really was a great tour and perfect for a day trip.
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