Thracian Tombs Tour in the Valley of the Thracian Kings

Thracian Tombs Tour in the Valley of the Thracian Kings

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!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Thracian Tomb, ul. "General Radetski", 6102 Partyulbe, Kazanlak, Bulgaria

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thracian tomb Ostrusha, 6150, Bulgaria

The cult complex Ostrusha near the town of Shipka, opened in 1993. It was dated in the middle of IV century BC. On an area of 100 sq.m there are six premises, one of which is a sarcophagous camera.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thracian tomb Shushmanets, 6150, Bulgaria

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Temple in the “Helvetia“ Mound, 6150, Bulgaria

The Helvetia mound, which was discovered during the TEMP expeditions led by Georgi Kitov in 1996.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Thracian tomb Griffins, 6150, Bulgaria

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of Seuthes III, 6150, Bulgaria

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.

Duration: 30 minutes