Join us for an unforgettable day in Bulgaria's Rose Valley🌹 Experience the centuries-old ritual of rose picking, learn about the wondrous properties of Bulgarian rose oil, and enjoy the local celebrations in Karlovo on our one-day Rose Festival Tour.
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒:
✨ Traditional Rose Picking in the blooming fields
✨ Visit an Organic Essential Oil Distillery
✨ Join the lively afternoon celebrations of the Rose Festival in Karlovo
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓:
In the morning, meet in central Sofia for an early departure to the heart of the Rose Valley. Your day begins with a private visit to an organic rose distillery, where you will learn about the cultivation of the Damask Rose, go out in the rose fields, and pick rose petals to bring home. Observe the distillation process during a behind-the-scenes tour, guided by the family who runs the distillery.
Around noon proceed to Karlovo, a charming old town, where the Rose Festival takes place. Visit a historical house showcasing Bulgaria’s Rose Heritage, where you can sample a variety of traditional rose products. Enjoy free time and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere where stalls, and artisan markets await. For those seeking a bit of adventure, there’s the option to take a 1 km walk to a picturesque nearby waterfall.
Return to Sofia in the early evening with memories of the Rose Valley’s freshness, beauty, and fragrances 🌹🌹🌹
👉 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:
- Round-trip from central Sofia in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide throughout the tour
- Guided tour of an organic rose distillery
- Light welcome snack
- Traditional rose-picking experience (with petals to take home)
- Tasting of traditional rose products at the Karlovo Rose Festival; free time to enjoy the afternoon festivities
👉 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:
- Transport to pick-up destination in central Sofia
- Bevarages and meals
- Travel insurance
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: May 31, 2025 - Saturday
𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 8:30 AM
𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: (10-11 hrs) | 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:~ 5 hrs
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: €90 per person
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤: Contact us via email
b2ZmaWNlIHwgYmFsa2Fud2FuZGVycyAhIGNvbQ== or WhatsApp: +359 883 363599
Limited spots available. We recommend booking early.
To learn more about our company, head to our website: balkanwanders.com
We’d love to have you with us for this special day in the Rose Valley — see you there! 🤗
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