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A group of people in traditional attire in a field of lavender. 1
A person pouring a liquid from a clay pot onto a wooden tray. 2
A stone-paved courtyard with people gathered around, some holding flags, and a building with a tiled roof in the background. 3
A bouquet of lavender and a single yellow flower tied with purple ribbon. 4
A group of people on a wooden staircase, some wearing sashes, and traditional attire. 5

Karlovo: Skip the Line Tickets to Karlovo Herbs Festival

By VisitBulgariaOn.com
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$162 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Bulgaria at the Lavender Festival
  • Enjoy the day in Karlovo and participate in a variety of events
  • Experience the Lavender Harvesting Ritual and learn about the local traditions
  • Watch a folklore programme with the participation of improvised ensembles
  • Taste traditional Bulgarian bread and lavender tea at the festival

Activity location

    • Karlovo
    • Karlovo, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Karlovo, Bulgaria | We sent further instructions after purchase.
    • Karlovo, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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1-Day, Ticket + E-guide in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

This option is for ticket + full e-guide for the festival.

Price details
AU$161.95 x 1 AdultAU$161.95
Total
Price is AU$161.95

Valid for 12 Hours, Ticket + physical private guide in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

In this option you would enjoy a physical private local guide for you during the day.

Price details
AU$325.53 x 1 AdultAU$325.53
Total
Price is AU$325.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Folklore programme
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Demonstration of lavender making
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bread kneading and tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Music programme
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Choose between the 2 tour options
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the event
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals outside of those specified

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience the Festival of Herbs in Karlovo, an emblematic event in Bulgaria. Enjoy a day of great events and cultural rituals. Choose between the 2 tour options for maximum flexibility.

On the 20th of June, it's all happening in Karlovo. Take part in the traditional events as we are going to send you the exact programme.

The most interesting part is in Buhalov Han House for a demonstration of lavender making in an authentic gulpana. Watch a bread kneading demonstration, baking in a “Podnitsa” clay pot, and tasting.

Enjoy a folklore programme with a Samodiv dance, a ritual “Aenian Bull,” and the crossing of the New Year's Wreath (woven from herbs). Taste lavender tea.

Location

Activity location

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    • Karlovo
    • Karlovo, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Karlovo, Bulgaria | We sent further instructions after purchase.
    • Karlovo, Plovdiv, Bulgaria