Activities

Guided tour to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa from Sofia

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 12 hours

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Group tour

Do this because

Discover the cities of Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv on this day tour from Sofia
Admire the traditional 19th-century architecture
Visit one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in Europe – Plovdiv
Enjoy a guided walk in the Revival – period Koprvishtitsa
Explore Plovdiv's archaeological delights

What to expect

Enjoy a guided tour from Sofia to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria: Plovdiv, the European Capital of Culture 2019, and Koprivshtitsa, a picturesque town with an epic history and a striking architecture.

Your professional guide will take you to explore all the major attractions in Plovdiv old town and to discover the marvelous heritage left by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Bulgarians.
After visiting Plovdiv you will get back on the bus riding to Koprivshtitsa. On the route you will cross roses valleys, charming villages and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain.
Once in Koprivshtitsa you will admire its spectacular Bulgarian Renaissance mansions, and listen to the battles chronicles that have been fought in this town.

This itinerary is designed to give you free time for shopping, self-guided strolls around the towns, and have a meal in one of the many Plovdiv's delicious restaurants.

What's included

Guided walking tour
English-speaking guide
Spanish and Italian audioguides

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Where

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting point:

- Meet your tour operators at the parking lot behind the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (next to the restaurant "La Cattedrale").

What to remember

The tour isn't suitable for disabled people
You’re strongly recommended to wear a hat and a pair of sunglasses, as well as to use a SPF, because Plovdiv can get very hot during the summer
You're also suggested to bring some warm clothes with you, even during the summer, because Koprivshtitsa is located in the mountains, more than 1000 m above sea level, and the weather conditions can change within minutes
Most of the streets in Koprivshtitsa and the Old Town of Plovdiv are cobbled, so you’re strongly recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes
This tour doesn’t include any food and drinks. You can choose to bring your own lunch with you or to eat in one of the many restaurants/fast foods in Plovdiv
Please note that payment by credit/debit cards isn't possible everywhere (ex. at museums). There are cash machines in both Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, but you’re strongly recommended to already bring some cash (BGN) with you

Provider

Traventuria Ltd.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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