Plovdiv Airport 1 hr 48
Sokolski manastir (57 min) Orthodox monastery founded in 1833, with acclaimed icons in a chapel adorned with vibrant frescoes. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak - Copy (3 min) Buzludzha (31 min) Huge saucer-shaped memorial opened in 1981 & now derelict, with far-reaching countryside views. Buzludzha (29 min) Abandoned Communist-period monument noted for its futurist, flying saucer-inspired architecture. Shipka Memorial Church (14 min) Monastery, temple, history, and mountain Rose Museum (11 min) Shipka (32 min) Scenic mountain summit featuring panoramic views & a Battle of Chipka war monument. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (3 min) This 3rd-century BCE brick Thracian tomb features a dome with Hellenistic-era frescoes. Museum Chudomir (7 min) Koprinka (26 min) Man-made reservoir & dam offering some recreation options such as fishing, hiking & picnicking. Tomb of Seuthes III (11 min) Resting place of Seuthes III, dating back to the 5th-century BC, with 3 chambers & a bronze head. Shipka Pass (32 min) Scenic 3,904-ft. pass between Gabrovo & Kazanlak, known for being the site of 4 historic battles. Lodge 'Uzana' (1 hr 20) History Museum (7 min) Museum and history Thracian Tomb (3 min) |