Top Tours & Activities in Karlovo

Truly authentic, local and bespoke. The activity happens in the Rose Valley and it's spectacular, totally worth experiencing it!

During one of the most authentic, ancient and most respected customs and crafts in Bulgaria - picking roses makes one of the unique products of rose - oil and jam! Interesting not only for its taste but also for its preparation - it is made of young rose flowers, picked early in the morning, of a special sort - the oil-bearing Kazanlak Rose, which is grown only in the latitudes of the Rose Valley in Bulgaria.

The Festival of Herbs in Karlovo (with Lavender aroma) is emblematic for Bulgaria and it's as big as the Kazanlak Rose festival. It's a true experience with great events and lots of cultural rituals. A festival not to be missed and totally worth experiencing. Do not miss the 20.06.2026 as it's going to be exquisite this year. Choice between 2 options for maximum flexibility. The program for 20.06.2026 is: 10:00 a.m. Folklore program with the participation of amateur groups from the Municipality of Karlovo 12:00 Demonstration of lavender brewing in an authentic gyulpan Folklore program - Samodiv dance, ritual "Enyo's bulya" Passing through the Enyo's wreath (woven from herbs) Demonstration of kneading bread, baking in a clay pot "Podnitsa" and tasting Tasting of lavender tea *There could be changes in the program

Art knitting is a traditional Bulgarian craft, including knitting of one and five hooks, lace point, frevole and brussels lace. The master will tell you the story of this art and will show the basic knitting techniques and as a result you will make a souvenir! Color embroidery-in its early period, the art of embroidery developed on the rich heritage of Slavic embroidery. Artistic woodcarving-processing, cutting and shaping wood with an applied and decorative purpose by using various tools. Plastene-in the past, there was an old Bulgarian craft, which produced fabrics of woven textiles. Probably this is the oldest technique for making textiles. Weaving-besides the dexterity and the creative instinct of the Bulgarian people, in its weaving art are intertwined borrowings from other ethnicities and nations, imported from historical contacts,invasions,trade exchanges. Immerse yourself in the charm of the past and return hundreds of years back in time!

Bulgaria has been known for centuries with its rose oil, which is the best in the world. In recent years, another miracle has happened - she overtook France - the world leader in lavender production. From 2012 Bulgaria is officially number 1 in the world for the production of lavender oil. Bulgaria and France together produce about one-third of the world's lavender oil. Bulgarian lavender oil is used in French perfumery. You have a unique opportunity to see it all with your own eyes!