Ethnographic complex of Damascene – Shipka – Veliko Tarnovo

An unforgettable meeting with the distant past and present splendor of the southern foot and the legendary mountain peak of Stara Planina – in the footsteps of the brave Russian soldiers and Bulgarian militia. A trip to the fabulous Valley of Roses, also dotted with Thracian temples and tombs – symbols of one of the oldest European civilizations.
Passage through the Valley of Roses. Visit to the distillery factory for the production of essential oils of roses and lavender “Damascena” in the village of Skobelevo. The ethnographic collection of the complex is inspected, the demonstration of making rose oil by ancient and modern constructions is observed. Guests are invited to taste pink liquor.

Dinner. Departure to the legendary peak of the name of General Stoletov. Examination of the positions of Shipkin’s epic – a symbol of courage of Russian wars and Bulgarian militia.
Departure to the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom: the medieval Bulgarian fortress on the Tsarevets hill and the street of artisans (Samovodskaya Charshia) are inspected. Free time. Dinner. Optional – free time without an organized dinner. Return departure.

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