Rose Jam Workshop: Discover Bulgaria's Ancient Rose-Picking Custom & Craft Authentic Yoghurt
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Karlovo
Immerse yourself in Bulgaria's ancient rose-picking tradition and learn to make authentic rose jam. Discover the unique taste and preparation process of this special delicacy.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Karlovo - One of the most authentic, ancient and most respected customs and crafts in Bulgaria is picking roses. This makes one of the most unique products of rose - the 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. Authentic leavening of yoghurt is the other activity in this tour which shows you the beauty of the rural lifestyle and the preparation of products at home.\nAn experience brushing up your knowledge and giving you hands-on with the locals.
What's Included
- Local guide service
- Food and drinks
- Demonstration of making rose jam
- Demonstration of making Bulgarian yoghurt
- Visiting Ancient House-Museum
What's Not Included
- Transport from / to the meeting point (by request & extra charge)
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
Meal Options
- Rose jam
- Yoghurt
- Jam of figs
- Banitsa
Additional Information
Partake in one of Bulgaria’s oldest and most esteemed traditions - the practice of gathering roses, which leads to the creation of an exceptional product, rose jam! Intriguing not just for its flavor but also its means of production, it involves the use of fresh rose blossoms, harvested at dawn, from a certain variant - the oil-rich Kazanlak Rose. This rose type thrives exclusively in the climatic conditions found in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley.
Location
Karlovo
We will contact you after booking for further information of the starting time and exact meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Simeonova654
Jun 14, 2019
Absolutely exceptional! - I was there 2 weeks ago and booked this tour as a hands-on experience on rose jam making and authentic yoghurt in a Bulgarian house. I'm very delighted to understand part of the Bulgarian culture. Thanks a lot to the guide and the whole organization!
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