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Valley of the Thracian Kings

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3 Days

6 Cities

Couple

Day 1
Kalofer Калофер Kalofer

13 Jun

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Kalofer11:00 AMActivity

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Хотел Райски кът

Калофер12:00 PMLodging

Day 2
Kazanluk Stara Zagora Shipka Kazanlak

14 Jun

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Rose valley

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Shipka Memorial Church

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Meraki Urban Gastro Lounge

Kazanlak02:00 PMFood

Day 3
Kalofer

15 Jun

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13 Jun

Kalofer
11:00 AM

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1 / 7

Excellent

    

Reach Kazanlak from Sofia, but we chose an even better place, Kalofer on the southern side of the Balkan Mountain range. Once we leave the highways the road narrows down and gives a refreshing feeling. We drive through winding mountain rodas, cross rivers, meadows and reach our forest stay.   We reserve day 1 exploring the neighborhood, and are highly surprised by the landscape and views.

6 mins by Car

Калофер

13 Jun

Хотел Райски кът
12:00 PM

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Good

  3.9 Travogram_google  (241)

It was a nice little hotel with a big garden, garden seating, a strema inside the premises, a cozy dining place. We got good breakfast and room was also good. Nothing fancy, basic but nice. Loved the views from our balcony.

1 min by Car

Kalofer

13 Jun

Калоферските войводи
01:00 PM

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Good

  4.2 Travogram_google  (367)

There is a nice eating option just 2 minutes’ walk from our hotel. The restaurant is quite big with an elaborate menu. Service may be little slow but food was delicious.  

Kazanluk

14 Jun

Rose valley
08:00 AM

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1 / 7

Excellent

    

Getting ready for a day full of activity.   First, we set off in search of rose valley. To find miles of rose fields you need to visit this part of the country around May. The rose fields stretch from Sopot to Kazanlak and beyond. Total length of the rose valley is approximately 100kms!!   We got little unlucky with rose fields, managed a small farm only. Instead, we ended up at many lavender fields. We spent some time there, clicked some pictures and moved ahead to check the Thracian tombs.  

11 mins by Car

Stara Zagora

14 Jun

Valley of the Thracian Rulers
09:00 AM

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Excellent

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Bulgaria was once a Thracian land. It is believed that there are over 1000 such tombs in the region of Kazanlak Valley and around, with only 100 being researched so far. We saw some 5 of them, tombs and temples, all in close proximity.

Well, the first Kazanlak Tomb was found accidentally on 19 April 1944 by soldiers who were digging for entrenchment against aircraft. This initiated a research and archaeological activities in this region.

Interestingly, Thracians too had the same tradition of burying their kings or members of the royal family along with some worldly possessions and building a tomb over it, thereafter covering it up with stones and mud, hence giving it a shape of a mound, very similar to the Egyptian culture.   We saw some tombs around Kazanlak like Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, Thracian Tomb Ostrusha, Thracian tomb Griffins, Tomb of Seuthes III. They were all close by and quite intriguing. You can buy ticket for multiple tombs for convenience. The remains that were found are still in original form, except the replica created in Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak.   Remember to relax a bit with some drinks or ice cream in any of the cafés near these sites of attraction.  

9 mins by Car

Shipka

14 Jun

Shipka Memorial Church
01:00 PM

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Excellent

  4.8 Travogram_google  (3479)

Shipka Memorial Church is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful churches of Bulgaria. This magnificent church lies in the southern face of the Balkan Mountains, in the village of Shipka.

This Bulgarian Orthodox (now) church was built between 1885 and 1902 in the 17th century Muscovite/Russian style, dedicated to those soldiers— Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian—who lost their lives fighting to free Bulgaria.

We totally loved the architecture, the minute detailing in the usage of motifs and colours on the exteriors and the grandeur of the interiors with beautiful frescoes on its walls.The golden dome is visible from far, a delight to the eyes. 

Village Shipka is also the starting point of a beautiful mountain drive/hike reaching the famous Shipka Pass at 1190m. This point also holds historical significance due the famous Battle of Shipka Pass during 1877/78.  

15 mins by Car

Kazanlak

14 Jun

Meraki Urban Gastro Lounge
02:00 PM

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Excellent

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Excellent option to satiate your hunger. Spend some relaxing time here with some lip-smacking delicacies.  

Kalofer

15 Jun

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09:00 AM

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Excellent

    

Spend the day relaxing in this beautiful abode, in the middle of Balkan forests. Things to do around Kalofer: - Spend some relaxing time on the bank of the river. - Take a short hike towards the starting point of Botev peak hike. - Can go for longer trails as quite many trails origin from here. - Sit on the meadows and gaze at Nature’s wonders.   Spend a relaxing day and get ready to return the next day to your mundane lives.

Trip Recap

Country Visited

bulgaria

Month Traveled

June

Traveler Type

Couple

Trip Duration

3 Days

Lodging Cleanliness?

Social-distancing

Mask-wearing

How crowded it was?

Did you feel safe?

Drinking Water

Bottle

Rental Car

Yes

Mode of Payments

Cash

Tipping at Restaurants

Yes

English Speaking

Common

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Amazing travogram 🥰I could breath the freshness of the place

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Olivia Lin
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Gorgeous 🤩🤩 perfect destination to find peace and tranquility

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So amazing 😍

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Dennis Richmond
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How did you choose this destination??

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Explore.with.Paulami
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I keep researching. 😊

 
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Crystal Adams
6 mos

So excited to explore 😃

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Glad to know

 
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Dominique Shaw
6 mos

This is really interesting to read.. Thanks for sharing 😉😉

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Thank you ☺️

 
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Tara Jimenez
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Where did you stay during your visit??

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It’s given in the itinerary ☺️

 
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Michael Dries
6 mos

Gorgeous 🤩

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Explore.with.Paulami
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Thank you ☺️

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Anna Russell
6 mos

Do you think it's solo traveler friendly??

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Yes definitely

 
Explore.with.Paulami
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Bulgaria is a very safe country

 
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David Johnson
6 mos

Amazing destination💖

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Thank you ☺️

 
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Shannon Wood
6 mos

Very perfect in explaining..

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Thank you ☺️

 
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Whitney Kennedy
6 mos

Enjoying your posts much,keep posting 🥰

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Thank you ☺️

 
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Craig Owens
6 mos

Did you learn anything interesting about the local culture or history??

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iconReply
Explore.with.Paulami
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Yes, yes definitely. Quite a surprise

 
user
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6 mos

Wow.. Beautifully described experience..

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Thank you so much ☺️

 
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6 mos

Your itineraries are always more than gorgeous 😻

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Explore.with.Paulami
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Thank you so much ☺️

 
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Casey Simpson
6 mos

This is so beautiful.. would love to visit 😉😉

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Explore.with.Paulami
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Glad to know ☺️

 
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Wow,A big dream of mine😻Enjoy❤️

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Joel Griffin
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