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Thracian Tombs Tour in the Valley of the Thracian Kings
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Bulgaria
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Thracian tombs and sanctuaries are the only almost entirely preserved representatives of the monumental cult architecture of the ancient Thracians. The main merit of their preservation to this day is that almost all of them are buried in tombstones. There are over 60,000 Thracian mounds on the territory of Bulgaria, of which only about 1000 are surveyed.
We offer you to embark on a fascinating journey through the most sacred shrines of the ancient Thracians and to tour 6 tombs with amazing stories!!! Expect an incredible journey back in time in the Thracian era and their sacred world, beliefs and traditions, customs and history of the great kings!
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 12 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 12 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees
Professional English-speaking Guide or E-guide (depending on the option chosen)
Transport
Food and drinks
Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
The Temple in the “Helvetia“ Mound
We will contact you after booking for further information of the starting time and exact meeting point.
Please, note that this activity does not include transportation.
Return
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Thracian Tombs Tour in the Valley of the Thracian Kings
(1) Reviews
Bulgaria
About
The Thracian tombs and sanctuaries are the only almost entirely preserved representatives of the monumental cult architecture of the ancient Thracians. The main merit of their preservation to this day is that almost all of them are buried in tombstones. There are over 60,000 Thracian mounds on the territory of Bulgaria, of which only about 1000 are surveyed.
We offer you to embark on a fascinating journey through the most sacred shrines of the ancient Thracians and to tour 6 tombs with amazing stories!!! Expect an incredible journey back in time in the Thracian era and their sacred world, beliefs and traditions, customs and history of the great kings!
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 12 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 12 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees
Professional English-speaking Guide or E-guide (depending on the option chosen)
Transport
Food and drinks
Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
The Temple in the “Helvetia“ Mound
We will contact you after booking for further information of the starting time and exact meeting point.
Please, note that this activity does not include transportation.
Return
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Itinerary
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The Temple in the “Helvetia“ Mound
The Helvetia mound, which was discovered during the TEMP expeditions led by Georgi Kitov in 1996.
20 minutes
2
Thracian tomb Shushmanets
The Shushmanets ritual complex, dating back to the 4th century, is also used as a tomb. Its uniqueness is due to its architectural decision - the only Thracian temple with columns both in the antechamber and in the chamber.
20 minutes
3
Tomb of Seuthes III
The tomb of Golyama Kosmatka was opened in the autumn of 2004 and is known all over Europe. The mound was poured in the first half of the 5th century as a sacred hill. Later, in the same century, the trench was probably dug up and the monumental temple that fascinates visitors today is built.
30 minutes
4
Thracian tomb Griffins
the Tomb Grifonite or, as is often the case, the Mound of the Griffins. This tomb was opened in 1996. Like many other tombs in the Valley of the Thracian Kings and the Grifonite, it was built in the southern part of an already existing mound. Here are estimated at least two periods in the use of the tomb.
30 minutes
5
Kazanlak
The heart of the Valley of the Thracian Kings
30 minutes
6
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Kazanlak Tomb - one of the masterpieces of Thracian construction and art, the most famous tomb in the Valley of the Thracian Kings. It was accidentally discovered during excavation works in a mound embankment in 1944. Its world renown and recognition by UNESCO, The Kazanlak tomb acquires with its incredible frescoes, telling about the death and deification of the buried ruler and his wife.
