Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia

Join us on a 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 Damascena 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!


Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria

07:00 Departure from the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. It is a wonderful opportunity for pictures, as there are no people and vehicles around the monument early in the morning.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Damascena Ethnographic Complex, Parvi Mai Street, Skobelevo Village 24, Pavel Banya 6148 Bulgaria

10:30 The first private rose distillery in Bulgaria and an iconic attraction in the Rose Valley.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Buzludzha Monument, Central Stara Planina, Kazanluk 6100 Bulgaria

13:30 The iconic UFO-like abandoned structure which was once a symbol of the Bulgarian communist party.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shipka, Shipka, Stara Zagora Province

15:00 The Shipka Memorial Church is a beautiful heritage site in the area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shipka Monument, Stoletov Peak, Shipka 6150 Bulgaria

15:30 A short visit to the Shipka Monument.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Sopot, Sopot, Plovdiv Province

17:00 We will pass by the wonderful town of Sopot in the rose valley on our way back to Sofia where we can make a stop for photos at some off-the-beaten-track rose plantations.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: St Alexander Nevski Square, Old City Center, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• Fuel surcharge
• Parking Fees

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fee to the Damascena Ethnographic Complex (ca. 15 BGN)
• Gratuities

Facilities