Rose Festival in Kazanlak | Private Bulgaria Cultural Tour

Rose Festival in Kazanlak is a private, tailor-made cultural tour centered around Bulgaria’s most famous celebration of beauty, tradition, and fragrance. Originating in 1903, the Rose Festival is a unique blend of folklore, music, costumes, and rituals connected to rose harvesting in the heart of the Valley of Roses.
This tour combines exclusive access to the Rose Parade and festival events with visits to Thracian tombs, historic towns, and iconic landmarks such as Plovdiv and Rila Monastery. Traveling privately allows you to enjoy the festival at a relaxed pace, cultural insight, and personal guidance throughout the journey.

Please note the limited availability of this tour - once a year only, first weekend of June!

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia. Private Sofia city tour covering key historical and cultural landmarks.

Day 2: Morning drive to the Valley of the Thracian Kings. Visits to selected Thracian tombs and the abandoned communist monument of Buzludzha.

Day 3: Full day dedicated to Rose Festival events in Kazanlak, including the Rose Parade. Premium seating, buffet, and drinks included.

Day 4: Additional Rose Festival celebrations and cultural events in the Valley of Roses.

Day 5: Morning drive to Plovdiv. Afternoon валкинг tour of the Old Town, Roman theater, and historic quarters.

Day 6: Departure to Sofia via Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s most important spiritual and cultural monument.

The day-by-day itinerary below is an example and may be adjusted to match your interests, travel dates, and pace.