Experience the rich history of Plovdiv, the sixth oldest city in the world, on a historic tour. Choose between wine tasting at Villa Yustina or craft beer tasting at Hills brewery.
Experience the rich history of Plovdiv, the sixth oldest city in the world, on a historic tour. Choose between wine tasting at Villa Yustina or craft beer tasting at Hills brewery.
- Plovdiv - Plovdiv ranks as the 8th oldest continuously inhabited city globally. It has been settled since 4,000 B.C., starting with a Neolithic community, and has seen conquests by the Thracians, Greeks, and Romans over the centuries. Plovdiv boasts 13 cultural layers.
- Plovdiv Roman Theatre - Discover a cultural heritage that spans over 2000…
- Plovdiv - Plovdiv ranks as the 8th oldest continuously inhabited city globally. It has been settled since 4,000 B.C., starting with a Neolithic community, and has seen conquests by the Thracians, Greeks, and Romans over the centuries. Plovdiv boasts 13 cultural layers.
- Plovdiv Roman Theatre - Discover a cultural heritage that spans over 2000 years!
- Plovdiv Old Town - This area is an architectural reserve!
Experience architecture typical of the Bulgarian Renaissance period.
Numerous museums recreate the ambiance of the mid-20th century.
- Small Basilica - The basilica showcases a unique Roman heritage of mosaics.
- Saint Sofia Church - The oldest church in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, dating back to the fourth century. The city of Sofia was named after this church.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Constructed in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and ranks among the 50 largest Christian church buildings by volume worldwide.
- Banya Bashi Mosque - Designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1566. A remarkable feature of the mosque is its construction over natural thermal spas.
- The Rotunda Church of St George - The Church of St. George is the oldest surviving building in Sofia, dating back to the 4th century. It features a red-brick domed rotunda with a circular plan on a square base.
- Ivan Vazov National Theater - A stunning neoclassical building in Sofia!
- Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis - The only Roman stadium in Bulgaria. Philippopolis (Plovdiv) was the capital of the Roman province of Thracia.
- Choice of wine or beer tasting
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Tea and coffee available
- Choice of wine or beer tasting
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned transport
- Tea and coffee available
- Lunch
- Lunch
What sets this trip apart is the genuine nature of the locations and the blend of a traditional tour, immersive experiences, and a small group setting!
Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, boasts a population of 2 million residents. Historically known as Serdica in ancient times and Sredets during the Middle Ages, Sofia has been inhabited…
What sets this trip apart is the genuine nature of the locations and the blend of a traditional tour, immersive experiences, and a small group setting!
Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, boasts a population of 2 million residents. Historically known as Serdica in ancient times and Sredets during the Middle Ages, Sofia has been inhabited since at least 7000 BC. Today, it serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the nation.
The city tour will last 2.5 hours.
Next, the journey continues eastward, offering stunning views of the Rila Mountains, Sredna Gora, the Rhodope Mountains, and the Thracian Valley.
Plovdiv, a city older than Athens and Rome, ranks as the sixth oldest city in the world. A tour of the historic “Old Town” will reveal thousands of years of history.
This tour will last 2 hours.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
The group is expected to return to Sofia around 5pm.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
