Buzludzha, Shipka Monument of Freedom, Shipka Memorial Church & Golyama Kosmatka
Description
Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses to discover 4 of the most impressive monuments of Bulgaria from 3 historic periods. All of them are located on top of or at the foot of the longest mountain range in Bulgaria - The Balkan Range. Buzludzha is the most impressive monument of communist Bulgaria (from 1944 to 1989). Shipka Monument of Freedom and Shipka Memorial Church were built after and in memory of the Russian Turkish War of Liberation from 1877-1878. Golyama Kosmatka Thracian Tomb/temple was erected around 5-4 century BC by the ancient Thracian civilization inhabiting in huge numbers the Balkans at that time.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our guide will show you the exterior of Buzludzha Momument and the wonderful mountainous views all around. The guide will also tell the history and interesting facts about this impressive structure. For safety reasons entering Buzludzha is banned.
Our guide will show you the exterior of Shipka Monument of Freedom and the wonderful mountainous views all around. The guide will also tell you the history and interesting facts about this important historic building. Getting inside is also possible if you are interested. A small entrance fee is charged to see the interior of the monument.
Our guide will show you Shipka Memorial Church and the beautiful park around. The guide will also tell the history and interesting facts about this impressive building.
Our guide will show you Golyama Kosmatka Thracian Tomb. The guide will also tell the history and interesting facts about this impressive ancient structure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Travelers are collected from any hotel (accommodation) or location within Plovdiv city. Travelers must provide their pick up location upon booking or closer to their tour date.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Very helpful in accommodating us both in terms of days and times and as a pickup location. We also appreciated the punctuality. We had Iva as a guide who proved to be very good both when explaining current events, those of the last century, those under the Turks, and the Thracian period. We didn't expect much from the Buzludzha monument as it has been left to decay, but instead it was interesting and the view over the mountains was incomparable. The same goes for the other 2 monuments. It is definitely worth it.
It was just my partner and I with a driver (and we didn't get her name - eek!) but she made it amazing. We could take our time as it worked for us, and she added another tomb visit for us as we were so into the Thracian history. It as a great day with layers of Bulgarin history from three very different eras. We had a great day.
Thanks!
Amazing tour with our guide (Chris) which was so generous in the information he gave us. This experience was very interesting and it definetly worth it!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the tour.
