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• Day 1- Tour of Sofia and PlovdivnnThe day will start with pick up from pointed from you location in Sofia (it can be the airport ornnyour accommodation). When we gather our 3 hours exploration tour of Sofia will begin. Our first stopnnwill be Boyana Church - UNESCO site, where we will have the chance to admire the unique frescoes.nnThen we will head towards the city center and visit the highlights which include: The Alexander NevskinnCathedral (the biggest one in Bulgaria), Saint Sofia Church, The Bulgarian National Gallery for ForeignnnArt, the Russian Church, The National Art Gallery (former Royal Palace), the National Theatre, and the St.nnGeorge Rotunda (built by the Romans).nnWhen we finish with our Sofia tour we will start our journey to Plovdiv. After approximatelynnhour and a half transfer with modern and comfortable vehicle we will reach our destination. First we willnncheck in hotel and then we will have a lunch in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant. When we are donennwith our lunch we will start discovering Plovdivu2019s highlights - the Roman Theatre, the Roman Stadiumnnand have a walk in the Old Town with typical for the Revival Period houses and narrow cobblestonennstreets. The day ends with drop off at the hotel.nnDay 2 u2013 Journey to the Rose ValleynnWhen you are done with your breakfast our trip to the Rose Valley will begin. After approximately hournnand a half transfer, during which you will have the chance to admire the picturesque landscape of thennregion, we will arrive at Kazanluk city. The area is famous not only for the rose oil production but also fornnbeing important place for the mythical Thracians. Therefore one of the sites that we will visit is thennThracian tomb of Kazanluk - recognized as a masterpiece of the Thracian artwork. The tomb dates fromnnthe end of the 4 th century BC and due to its well preserved and original frescoes it has been listed asnnUNESCO world heritage site. So that you can learn more about the history of the region and thenntraditions of rose growing industry we will visit as well the History museum of Kazanluk. Then we willnnhead towards Shipka Memorial Church u2013 magnificent building, located in the slopes of Stara PlaninannMountain. Before leaving back to Sofia we will stop at Damascena - private family distillery located innnthe heart of the Rose Valley. There we will have a lunch in a rose garden and afterwards learn morennabout the production process of the Bulgarian rose oil. The tour ends with a drop off at pointed fromnnyou place in Sofia.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

• We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.