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Bulgarian Rose Picking Experience (May Special)

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Start and end in Sofia
5.0
8 traveler reviews
  • Wicker baskets overflowing with freshly picked pink rose petals set on grass under bright daylight.
  • A colourful wooden cart decorated with baskets of purple flowers stands outside a rustic building covered in vines.
  • Historic Bulgarian square with a white timbered building and clock tower framed by bright yellow flowers in the foreground.
  • Narrow cobbled alley with Ottoman-era houses in vivid colours and a stone arch in Plovdiv’s Old Town.
  • Stone ramparts and gate of Tsarevets Fortress lead up to a hill-top church under a clear blue sky.
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Across Europe Ltd.
Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Start point
    София, Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (Sofia )
  2. Day 2

    Sofia to Veliko Turnovo to Gabrovo/Tryavna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Entrance ticket and guided visit to Tsarevets Fortress
    • Rent-a-car delivery to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing in Gabrovo or Tryavna region
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Citadel
    Veliko Turnovo Old Town
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  3. Day 3

    Gabrovo to Shipka to Kazanlak to Plovdiv

    Included Activities

    • Rose picking ritual in a village near Kazanlak

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing in Kazanlak
    • Exploration of Old Plovdiv
    Landmarks
    Valley of Roses
    Shipka Mountain Pass
    Old Plovdiv
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  4. Day 4

    Plovdiv to Sofia Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rent-a-car drop-off at Sofia Airport

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Across Europe Ltd.

Rating
5(8 reviews)
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within 1 day
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  • Sonia
    December 9th, 2025
    It was an exceptional experience, we enjoyed our whole adventure, everything was very well organized, the selection...
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  • Karen
    October 6th, 2025
    What a wonderful tour through Bulgaria. Our guide Tsveto was knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about...
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  • Dianne
    September 22nd, 2025
    Well thought out tour with a good English speaking guide. We are history fans and this tour checked all our boxes....
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Tour ID: 341153

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    Bulgaria
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Europe Ltd.. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Across Europe Ltd. will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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