Itinerary

1. Kazanlak City Tour

   • The tour will start at 9:00 from the hotel/accommodation by the Bulgarian tour guide. 

   • Have a drive on a beautiful road situated next to the Central Balkan Mountain. The region of the Valley of the Thracian Kings, also known as the Valley of the Roses (centre for the production of rose oil) was preferred burial ground for Thracian nobility. This practice bequeathed us about 1,300 tumuli, from which approximately 300 are excavated. 

   • The most famous tourist spot here is the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, recognized as a masterpiece of the Thracian artwork. The tomb dates from the end of the 4th century BCE and due to its well preserved and original frescoes it has been listed as UNESCO world heritage site. 

   • Explore the Tomb of Seuthes III (Thracian king), known also as Golyama Kosmatka mound. The tomb dates from 5th century BCE. It consists of three chambers and one corridor. Many valuable artifacts – works of art were found at the site. It’s one of the richest Thracian burials found till now. 

   • The last stop will be the Ostrusha tomb, which dates from the 4th century. It’s mainly famous for it's unique ceiling- a combination of relief and fine decoration - different portraits, colourful figures, and floral ornaments.