The Buzludzha Monument and the Valley of the Roses
A guided group day trip from Sofia to the Buzludhza monument and the Valley of the roses.
Price:
from € 60
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. Another highlight of this day trip is the town of Kazanlak – the center of rose oil production in Bulgaria. 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.
The tour starts at 7:00 AM at the back of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The transfer time is about 3.5 hours per direction and the tour is about 11 hours long. First, we will stop at the Complex of Damascena around 10:30. Then the town of Kazanlak where there will be a short lunch break. We will arrive at the Buzludzha monument around 13:30. Keep in mind that the Buzludzha monument is currently not open for visitors for safety reasons and cannot be seen from the inside. However, the views from the outside are well worth the time. The monument is atop the Buzludzha peak in the Balkan mountains (1.441m) so make sure you bring a jacket and comfortable shoes. The last stop will be at the Shipka memorial church. We leave for Sofia at around 16:00 and are back at the Alexander Nevski Cathedral around 19:30.
The tour starts at 7:00 AM at the back of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The transfer time is about 3.5 hours per direction and the tour is about 11 hours long. First, we will stop at the Complex of Damascena around 10:30. Then the town of Kazanlak where there will be a short lunch break. We will arrive at the Buzludzha monument around 13:30. Keep in mind that the Buzludzha monument is currently not open for visitors for safety reasons and cannot be seen from the inside. However, the views from the outside are well worth the time. The monument is atop the Buzludzha peak in the Balkan mountains (1.441m) so make sure you bring a jacket and comfortable shoes. The last stop will be at the Shipka memorial church. We leave for Sofia at around 16:00 and are back at the Alexander Nevski Cathedral around 19:30.
Price: 1 pers. – 205 Euro; 2 pers – 109 Euro per person; 3 pers – 85 Euro per person; 4-7 pers – 70 Euro per person; 8-12 pers – 60 Euro per person
What’s included: English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour. Transport in modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air condition
What’s not included: Food and beverages, personal expenses, entrance fees (approx. 15 euros per person), gratuities.
Credit/debit card or enough cash for the Ethnographic Complex of Damascena entrance fee (15 BGN per person).
Extras: Hotel pick-up costs additional 5/10 Euro per reservation (not per person, depends on the hotel location). Tour is offered as well with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use.
What do I need to bring?
Best period: April – November
What’s included: English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour. Transport in modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air condition
What’s not included: Food and beverages, personal expenses, entrance fees (approx. 15 euros per person), gratuities.
Credit/debit card or enough cash for the Ethnographic Complex of Damascena entrance fee (15 BGN per person).
Extras: Hotel pick-up costs additional 5/10 Euro per reservation (not per person, depends on the hotel location). Tour is offered as well with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use.
What do I need to bring?
- A jacket or another piece of warm clothing
- Credit/debit card or enough cash for the Ethnographic Complex of Damascena entrance fee (15 BGN per person)
Meeting point: the parking lot behind the majestic Alexander Nevski Cathedral in central Sofia.
Drop off: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Duration 11 h / Physical difficulty level Easy
1. The trip starts at 07:00 from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale Restaurant
2. You will arrive at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex around 9:00 AM.
3. A visit to the town of Kazanlak. Arrival at around 10:30.
4. A visit to the iconic Buzludzha monument.
5. A visit to the iconic Shipla Memorial Chirch
6. Drop off at Alexander Nevski Chatedral
Drop off: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Duration 11 h / Physical difficulty level Easy
1. The trip starts at 07:00 from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale Restaurant
2. You will arrive at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex around 9:00 AM.
3. A visit to the town of Kazanlak. Arrival at around 10:30.
4. A visit to the iconic Buzludzha monument.
5. A visit to the iconic Shipla Memorial Chirch
6. Drop off at Alexander Nevski Chatedral
