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Plovdiv Full-Day Tour in Italian
4.2
9 Ratings
Sofia
Explore Plovdiv’s Old Town on a full-day tour from Sofia. Discover historical monuments, art galleries, and bohemian cafes with an expert guide.
Explore Plovdiv’s Old Town on a full-day tour from Sofia. Discover historical monuments, art galleries, and bohemian cafes with an expert guide.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Begin your journey from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Your excursion kicks off at 9:00 am from the parking area behind the stunning Alexander Nevski Cathedral in the heart of Sofia. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus for a 2-hour drive along the motorway to Plovdiv. During this time, your guide will share…
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Begin your journey from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Your excursion kicks off at 9:00 am from the parking area behind the stunning Alexander Nevski Cathedral in the heart of Sofia. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus for a 2-hour drive along the motorway to Plovdiv. During this time, your guide will share insights into Bulgarian history, culture, economy, and nature. -
Plovdiv Old Town - Arrival in Plovdiv.
Plovdiv, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, is rich with Thracian, Roman, Slav, Turkish, and Bulgarian history. Accompanied by your guide, enjoy a 2.5-hour walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Plovdiv’s Old Town. Discover its major highlights, including exquisite examples of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture, the impressive 2nd-century Ancient Theater, the Roman Stadium, Plovdiv’s Ethnographic Museum, and more. -
Plovdiv Roman Theatre - Free time in Plovdiv.
Following the guided tour of the Old Town, you will have approximately an hour and a half to explore the city center independently. You may choose to have lunch (at your own expense) or shop along “Glavnata,” the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Enjoy artistic events in the city center as Plovdiv celebrates its designation as the European Capital of Culture for 2019. Many visitors opt to explore the Kapana neighborhood, known for its bohemian atmosphere, chic bars, and stunning graffiti. Plovdiv is renowned for its wine production, and Kapana offers opportunities to sample local red or white wines. -
Sofia - Return to the starting point.
After experiencing the unique charm of Plovdiv, relax on your 2-hour journey back to Sofia’s Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional Italian-speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional Italian-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (approx. 6 euros per person)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (approx. 6 euros per person)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the historic Plovdiv Old Town on a day trip from Sofia, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Journey in a comfortable minivan to the picturesque city of Plovdiv. Stroll through historical landmarks, art galleries, bohemian cafes, and admire the beautiful 19th-century architecture during a guided tour of the Old Town. Entrance fees are not…
Explore the historic Plovdiv Old Town on a day trip from Sofia, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Journey in a comfortable minivan to the picturesque city of Plovdiv. Stroll through historical landmarks, art galleries, bohemian cafes, and admire the beautiful 19th-century architecture during a guided tour of the Old Town. Entrance fees are not included.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
Location
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
IMPORTANT: The meeting point is BEHIND Alexander Nevski Cathedral (opposite La Cattedrale restaurant) | Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/KY3uaHDALKjDJukQA | GPS coordinates: 42.695601, 23.333790 | Please, be there 15 min. in advance! | This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(9 Ratings)
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James
Nov 6, 2017
Bachkovo, Plovdiv and Asenova is a great destination - My wife and I used the guide/driver services of Traventuria, and were very impressed with the professionalism of the company and the high quality of Meto, our driver/guide. Bachkovo Monastery rivals Rila Monastery in many ways. Plovdiv has an interesting old city and impressive Roman ruins. Asenova Fortress ruins have a dominant location and it is relatively easy to climb to the top. This is a must-see area of Bulgaria.
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Joy
Oct 26, 2016
Truly a most amazing experience and was... - <p>Truly a most amazing experience and was a wonderful surprised to us! Very worthwhile tour!</p>
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Chiedza
Jul 15, 2015
George was a brilliant guide, really... - <p>George was a brilliant guide, really giving us a personalised tour and answering all questions from Bulgarian history and folklore to advice about Balkan winter sports!. Plovdiv was lovely, a mix of the ancient and the modern I highly recommend it to anyone who likes history or just wants to see some cool stuff. I really enjoyed the monastery too, with its serene atmosphere and living history. Definitely go on this tour - it's worth every stotinki :</p>
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Steven
Jun 10, 2015
Fantastic tour. Our tour guide Nikolay... - <p>Fantastic tour. Our tour guide Nikolay was very friendly, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. Plovdiv is a beautiful city with an interesting history and is a must see when travelling Bulgaria. Bachkovo Monastery is also beautifully set in a wooded valley and is well worth seeing. Recommend!</p>
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Jael
Oct 31, 2016
Nice trip with a friendly tour guide... - <p>Nice trip with a friendly tour guide, with some nice stories and tips about places visited. Enough time to walk around and enjoy the visit.</p>
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Carmen
Aug 20, 2016
Plovdiv is very interesting and worth... - <p>Plovdiv is very interesting and worth visiting. A very nice city. Bachkovo Monastery had its feast celebrated on the day but the very good guide we had got us in from a side door avoiding the queue. It was rather chaotic but should be quieter on other days.</p>
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Brian
Oct 23, 2015
It turned out to be a private car tour... - <p>It turned out to be a private car tour - 3 guests and the driver/guide Martin who was very good. Picked up from hotel and dropped back - full day tour some free time ..... weather was bad but that's not the tour company fault and I fell down on the cobble streets in the rain, again not the tour company fault - not a good tour for hard of walking though - recommended</p>
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Nik
Oct 29, 2016
Lovely to see the old city of Plovdiv... - <p>Lovely to see the old city of Plovdiv and was obviously easier to take the transfer as part of the tour than make our way there. We did feel it was a little over priced as we would have liked more historical depth in the tour and although the monastery was pretty it was a little underwhelming. Overall definitely worth seeing Plovdiv.</p>
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Christina
Jun 1, 2016
The trip was great. Plodiv is... - <p>The trip was great. Plodiv is beautiful. I hope to go back again. But the seats of the vehicle is not comfortable at all. It hurts my back.</p>
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