Day tour to ancient Plovdiv, Starosel and Hisarya with SPA Small group bigger experience!

Discover the incredible history of Ancient Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Visit the Krichim royal residence and immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture on a personalized, educational tour. Don’t miss out on this small group, bigger experience!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plovdiv Old Town - This tour will transport us to ancient times, starting from the 1st century BC, moving through the medieval period, and concluding with the Bulgarian Revival period.

  • Plovdiv Roman Theatre - The best-preserved Roman theater in Bulgaria, constructed in 59 BC. It was primarily used for gladiator fights!

  • Plovdiv - Bishop Basilica - The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis dazzles with its richness and splendor. It is a true masterpiece of late antiquity.

  • Small Basilica - The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis amazes with its richness and splendor. It is an authentic masterpiece of late antiquity art.

  • Hissarya - Hissarya is renowned for its healing mineral waters, boasting 16 natural mineral springs.

  • Thracian Temple Complex Starosel - The largest Thracian ritual complex-temple in Bulgaria.

What's Included
  • Driver guide
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Small group, bigger experience!

Plovdiv ranks as the 6th oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and the oldest in Europe. Settled since 4,000 B.C., starting with a Neolithic community, Plovdiv has seen many conquerors over the years, including the Thracians, Greeks, and Romans.

The Thracian Temple Complex in Starosel is the oldest discovered royal Thracian complex with a mausoleum, dating back to the late 5th century. The temple hosted ceremonies dedicated to the Mother Goddess and Orpheus.

Hisarya thrived during the Roman era, with Emperor Diocletian declaring it a town in 293, initiating its development. We’ll visit the Roman bath, the best-preserved bath in the country, built in the latter half of the 3rd century.

Hisarya is also one of Bulgaria’s top spa destinations. If you wish, you can enjoy a dip in the healing waters.

Location
Plovdiv Old Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elizabeth_l
Sep 24, 2023
Daytrip - Plovdiv is a beautiful city with lots to see and do. Ves did an excellent job of explaining all about the sites. Wish I had more time in Plovdiv.
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Lauren_m
Aug 6, 2021
Book a Trip to Plovdiv! - We had a wonderful time with Campfire BG tours on our tour of Plovdiv. This is a don't miss opportunity and we are so glad we booked this experience while we were in Sofia. Our guide was personally welcoming and so knowledgable about the key sites in Plovdiv and the history - she even took some great pictures of us and pointed out some local artists for us to stop and buy art/souvenirs from. In addition to the beautiful scenery and walking tour of Plovdiv, we loved the visit to Villa Yustina winery. It was a great capstone to the day. The tour and tasting were fabulous and at every step of the way we felt so welcomed! We cannot recommend this tour enough! Knowledgable, fun, professional, and safe, it was a full day to remember! Thank you!
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Juliana
Dec 30, 2019
Providiv,day tour from Sofia and Wine tasting. - Luyben was our guide, and he made it a great experience for us.This private tour was well organized and executed to perfection.Luyben speaks English really well and his knowledge about history is vast. We learned so much about Bulgaria's history it was delightful.
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Jose
Oct 14, 2019
Great Tour! - Very knowledgable and friendly guide. I had a great time on this tour and learned a lot about Plovdiv.
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