Private Tour

Plovdiv - Buzludzha and the Thracian kingdom valley

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Small group bigger experience!

• Explore the beautiful Bulgarian countryside, the nature and culture.

• Visit the “Ghost of communism” – Buzludzha monument - one of the most impressive abandoned places on earth.

• Visit the Valley of the Roses and the Thracian kings.

• Enjoy the beauty of the famous Bulgarian roses (the roses bloom in May and June)

• Visit a traditional rose distillery and an ethnographic complex.

• Enjoy a delicious lunch among the rose gardens with a fantastic view.

• A chance to try all kind of rose products, directly from the

producer.

• Look in the UNESCO Thracian tomb

• Rural tourism showing the real face of Bulgaria!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel drop-off

Professional guide

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks, unless specified

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Buzludzha Monument

The Memorial House of the Bulgarian Communist Party sits on Buzludzha Peak, high up in the mountains of Bulgaria. It was opened in 1981, as a citizen-funded tribute to the socialist movement in Bulgaria – but since the country's transition to democracy it has lain abandoned.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Valley of Roses

We will visit the fascinated Ethnographic complex "Damascena" , located in the middle of the rose valley- village Skobelevo. This is a mix between a museum and a demonstration of historic distillery ("gyulapana") for rose oil. In the complex they have store with organic products!

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Symbol of the communism Buzludzha Monument and the Rose Valley

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Totally worth it, Ves is a great guide.
Ruben C,
Apr 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour, Ves was friendly and I really enjoyed his detailed explanations not only about the monument but overall about Bulgaria and the Thracian past. He gave me helpful tips and even on the way back dropped me off at the museum of history right before it closed so I got some cool pics thanks to him.
Concrete and roses
Barnaby A,
Jun 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
An amazing day of contrasts, from the surreal concrete flying saucer to the beautiful fields of roses. Our guide was funny and helpful, and would stop anywhere for us to take photos (storks nesting, mountains). It is a long journey to the monument but stunning countryside all the way. As of 2022 you cannot enter the monument, but it is hoped to be renovated by 2023. Our highlight was completely random and unplanned — dancing with a group of Romanians in front of the monument! That’s the beauty of travel. A monumental day.
Wonderful experience in extremely beautiful monastery
Giles2902,
Jun 22, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had full day tour with Traventuria, with Martin as our guide. He is knowledgable and super fun. He makes every second is enjoyable during the trip. Visit to Boyana is quick but adequate enough, as the property is not really big and under strict guidance. But we managed to explore everything and gets the best of it. Rila monastery is a must visit. Beautiful compound, well preserved and is still active. Also good to have fresh air of the mountainous surroundins. Totally pleasant experience