In the morning, travel by transfer to Sofia, Bulgaria’s vibrant capital known for its wide boulevards, green parks, and relaxed cosmopolitan feel. Along the way, stop in the Kazanlak Valley, the famous Valley of Roses, where Damascena roses are grown for the production of high-quality rose oil used in perfumes worldwide.
Continue to Etno Village, an open-air museum showcasing traditional Bulgarian life and crafts from the 18th and 19th centuries, followed by a visit to a family-run rose distillery to learn about the production process. Your journey also includes the Thracian Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkably preserved Hellenistic murals. Later, arrive in Sofia for your two-night stay.