BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69d28f59848c9 SUMMARY:Bulgaria\, Sofia\, Plovdiv and the Rose Valley DESCRIPTION:Details NATURE GETAWAY IN OLD PLOVDIV AND THE VALLEY OF ROSES 28th May to 1st June 2026Repeat trip due to popular demand!Explore the his tory-rich sites of the 6th oldest city in the world\, Plovdiv\, (http://ww w.telegraph.co.uk/travel/galleries/The-worlds-20-oldest-cities/1old-plovdi v/) visit Bulgaria’s enticing valley of roses with its acclaimed Rose Fe stival and discover the secrets of the age-old tradition of rose oil produ ction.OLD PLOVDIV – A JOURNEY TO ANTIQUITYPlovdiv is one of the most anc ient cities in the world with signs of habitation dating as far back as th e 6th millennium BC. The Old Town of Plovdiv is a UNESCO World Heritage si te. It’s small\, quiet and picturesque and a real gem for culture and hi story lovers! Fascinating highlights:The world’s most aromatic rose oi l today comes from Bulgaria.‣ The highest percentage of rose attar in th e world is obtained from the Valley of Roses\, Bulgaria‣ The Bulgarian “attar” of roses is an important component in the perfume business thr oughout the world.‣ Rosa Damascena is the name of the oil-yielding rose\ , which made Bulgaria famous for the production of the best rose oil in th e world. Damascus\, Rosa Damascena Mill was brought to Bulgarian lands dur ing the 17th century.‣ Plovdiv is the World’s 6th most ancient city an d European cultural capital for 2019.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtH_T AXUf80The festival itself takes place every year on the first Saturday of June. It originates in the Rose Valley and runs across the near by towns o f Karlovo\, Kalofer\, and Kazanlak. The area is breathtaking when the famo us Bulgarian rose blossoms in May/June exuding its enticing fragrance.3\,5 tons of rose petals go into the making of one kilogram of rose oil\, whic h costs as much as gold.Join this extraordinary experience in Bulgaria\, t ake part in the authentic rose-picking ritual and gain insights into the r ose-distillation process. In addition to the authentic rose gathering ritu al\, the festival offers a small beauty-pageant of a kind\, where the most beautiful girl amongst the rose-pickers is crowned Queen Rose.But that’ s not all! There are even more celebratory events taking place during the festival weekend\, such as choir a cappella\, folklore concerts\, art show s\, exhibitions\, wine-tastings and much more!Dates 28th May to 1st June 2 026Itinerary:Day 1Arrival in PlovdivMeeting and greeting with your local h ost.Guided walking tour and lunchLeisure eveningDay 2Breakfast.Walking tou r in the Old town of Plovdiv.Lunch near Plovdiv Roman stadium.Dinner with the groupDay 3Breakfast.Departure to Rose festival - a day full of impress ions.Transfer to Plovdiv in the eveningDay 4Breakfast.Lunch and wine tasti ng experienceFree time for shopping\, sightseeing in Plovdiv.Day 5Breakfas tLast impressions and departure for Sofia airport for an afternoon flight. What is included:4 nights in a 3-star central hotel in Plovdiv4 breakfasts 2 Guided walking toursOne day trip to Rose Valley FestivalRose picking rit ualEntrance fee to Old Plovdiv Revival houseDegustation of rose products: rose jam\, rose liquorWine tasting experience and appetisersTransfers from /to the airports in BulgariaSocial event with the group\, before flying to BulgariaTour leaderCompliance with Travel Package Regulations and financi al protection 1992What is not included:Flights: London- Sofia/Plovdiv\;Per sonal expenses\;Travel insurance.The price for this trip: £580 in a twin/ double room share.Single supplement: £ 80To secure your place £150 (non- refundable deposit) \;info@travelinvision.com \;or 0740 3358828 fo r further details.  \; DTSTART:20260528T100000Z DTEND:20260601T170000Z DTSTAMP:20250505T145458Z ORGANIZER;CN=45+ No Grumpy Website Admin:MAILTO:admin@45plusnotgrumpy.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR