From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour



Embark on a day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. Explore its rich history through remarkable landmarks from various eras.

Highlights

  • Follow the traces of Bulgarian history in Europe's oldest town
  • Tour historic Plovdiv and its impressive Roman ruins
  • Admire the stunning architecture of the Bulgarian Revival
  • Stroll along Europe’s longest pedestrian street
  • Opt for a guided experience or choose an audio guide for flexibility

Description

Choose between a guided tour and a self-guided one to discover the oldest existing town in Europe - Plovdiv - its capital of culture for 2019! The tour departs at 9:00. Please be at the meeting point - Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 at 8:45 and ask for the City Tour guide and van (our guides usually wear blue clothes). The traveling time to Plovdiv is abour 2-hours. There, if you have chosen the option with the guided tour, you will have a 2-hours guided tour in the old town, where you will be able to see the remarkable Revival houses, the views from the hill, the Roman theater and stadium, as well as the main walking street. After the guided tour, you will have 2 hours free time, during which you can have lunch, check the shops and visit some of the museums. If you have booked the self-guided option, you will have 4 hours free time after the arrival, during which you can explore the town on your own. The expected departure from Plovdiv to Sofia is 3:30 pm. The expected return in Sofia is at 5:20 - 6:00 pm.

Includes

Guide or driver (depending on the booked option) Air-conditioned transportation Trip to Plovdiv

Important Information

  • Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
  • For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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