"2 days Thracian heritage tour"

2 days pleasant trip to one of the newest and both the most interesting historical sites in Bulgaria. Patrick is going to be your personal guide, so spending your time on the best way is guaranteed!

Day 1

Early in the morning departure to Kazanluk. Once there we will visit one of the most famous monuments of the Thracian Culture – The Thracian Tomb in Kazanluk!

One of the most famous monuments of Thracian culture, included in the World Register of Historical Sites, in 1979, was discovered in 1944. A corridor, 1. 95 m in length, 1. 12 m in width and 2. 24 m in height leads to a domed tomb, 3. 25 m in height and 2. 65 m in diameter at the base. The building material is brick, used two centuries later by the Romans. The frame is of blocks of stone and clay is used as bonding material. It is situated in the southern part of a mound, at ground level. The entrance is from the south side. The tomb became world famous with its unique mural, done in wet fresco and tempera. The artistic decoration covers an area of 40m2.It is an extraordinary art gallery, taking the visitor a long way back in time. The pictures show battles and scenes from daily life, realistically displayed, with great dynamism and details in the clothing and armour. The scenes of funeral procession , the musicians, the Thracian ruler and his wife, the chariots, the horses and other depictions are all very interesting. The tomb dates from the late IV c. - early III c. BC Nearby an exact copy has been built for tourists. Lunch and in the late afternoon departure to Kurdjali. Overnight.

Day 2

Early in the morning we wake up and hit the road … Our target is Perperikon – “The stone city”! Located in the Eastern part of the Rhodopi mountain range. Consist of a medieval fortress built in the place of an ancient Thracian sanctuary, related to the cult towards the Thracian equivalence of the Greek god of wine and feasts Dionysius (known as Zagrey among the Thracians). According to some of the explorers of the site, this impressive religious centre was built some 3,500 years ago and was used for ritual sacrifices of animals and people, as well as for religious orgies of young men and women idolizing Zagrey.

The remains of the later medieval Perperikon reveal 15 graves carved in rocks, as well as the foundations of fortress walls and parts of an octagonal tower, built of big rectangular stones. Noteworthy, the complex also preserves the remains of a water reservoir, carved in a monolithic rock. This is 6m deep and of total area of 60m, representing one of the biggest artificial water reservoirs in the Rhodopi region. The stones of Perperikon also uncover graffiti paintings of human bodies and various geometrical figures, which are connected with the religious beliefs of another ancient tribe, the Protobulgarians.

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Price/Person: 10E/hour EUR
Number of participants 4
Duration: 2 Days

Area: Bulgaria
Accomodation is included in this tour: Hotel or guest house

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   english
   spanish

Special Hints: 2 days tour following the route of Thracian heritage - the Tomb in Kazanluk and Perperikon - a place of mystery and enigmas, a place of human sacrifices and religious orgies ...

edited at 13.02.07 | 1:16 PM
last update 13.02.07 | 1:16 PM

Guide details

Patrick

Web: To contact this tour operator please use the contact form above.
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Vita
My name is Patrick and I am personal independent tour guide based in Varna, Bulgaria. I work with groups from 1 to 3 persons max. in order to pay all my attention and give a perfect service to all my customers!
I am English and Spanish fluent speaking. I am experienced, with lots of knowledge's about Bulgaria - its history and legends, its traditions and culture!
I organize private tours walking or driving all around on a very reasonable prices!
I offer 1-Day general tours of Varna, the Black Sea coast and the Bulgarian country side, cultural tours, Monastery trips, Bulgaria round trips, Thracian heritage tours and also adventure tours including my special Harpooning tour, Mountain hiking, Wind-surf camps, Fishing, Bird watching etc.
My interests include traveling, hiking, diving, harpooning, sailing ...
Join me on my tours and You will see the real Bulgaria - as only a native can show you:))
To contact this tour operator please use the contact form above.

edited at 13.02.07 | 12:38 AM
last update 23.03.07 | 3:43 PM

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