Buzludzha Monument & Rose Oil Experience in Bulgaria's Balkan Mountains

$62
Duration
12 hours
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About This Tour

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 worldwide and is considered a remarkable representation of this part of history. 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 last stop will be at the Shipka memorial church.

What to expect

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. 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.

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Max People
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Inclusions

  • Bus fare
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking fees
  • WiFi
  • Exclusions

  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Tour Plan

    Meeting and departure
    The trip starts at 07:00 from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale Restaurant

    A visit of the Damascena Ethnographic Complex
    You will arrive at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex around 9:00 AM.

    Buzludzha Monument
    A visit to the iconic Buzludzha monument.

    Shipka Memorial Church

    Drop off at the Aleaxnder Nevski cathedral

    Meeting / Pickup

    Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

    What 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)

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • During peak periods vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
    • Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use. 

    Cancellation Policy

    • Refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the event

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