Every Wednesday & Sunday! Full day (11 HRS) combination tour to the two must-see towns Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa!
A 1.5-hour drive from Sofia will take you to the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city and one of its oldest towns. Within 2-3 hours of walking along the city you will discover history and culture behind a 7000-year old settlement, written by the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Bulgarian civilizations.
You can enjoy sightseeing in the Old Town with its museums, historical monuments, revival period houses, lined with souvenir shops cobbled streets or get impressed by the rich Ethnographic Museum and the ancient Roman Theater.
Feel the atmosphere of this artistic and trade center and enjoy a lunch at the local restaurants. The amusing mixture of traditions, culture, and architectural masterpieces are a must-see for every culture-hungry traveler.
Next stop on your way back is the charming town of Koprivshtitsa with its fascinating history and authentic 19 th-century architecture. Spend the rest of the day in the leisure of this small and picturesque city situated in central Bulgaria, spread amongst the slopes of Stara Planina Mountains, that carries a specific spirit of tranquility and eternity.
Once scene of battles for the liberation of Bulgaria, now the city is turned into museum of the Revival Period of Bulgaria. Here you can visit the homes of some of the most eminent Bulgarians, writers and rebels, admire the vast collections of ethnographical treasures, including ancient weapons, intricate national costumes and stunning jewelry.
Tour offered: Every Wednesday & Sunday.
Advance booking is required! Showing up without a reservation will not guarantee you a seat on the bus.
How to book
• Price: 45 Euro per adult, 35 Euro per child (*for the period November-March the price is 50 Euro/person)
• Fill in the booking form.
• Book at least 1 days in advance (until 17:00 p.m.)
• Please, make sure that you have selected the date you prefer.
• Apply the promo code, in order to get a discount.
• You can book without a promo code. In that case, you will pay the whole price for the service.
• Please fill in all important details in the Notes text field.
• Payment is not necessary at this point.
• You will receive an e-mail. Please proceed with the payment in order for the reservation to be confirmed.
• After you have been serviced, you will have the opportunity to leave a review. We thank you in advance :)
Pickup
• 8:00 am from Alexander Nevski Square in central Sofia (see map below).
• Expected time to return to Sofia is 19:30-20:30 pm.
• Extra: Hotel pick-up is 5/10 Euro per reservation (depending on your location)
• Total transfer time: 5 hrs in total
• Sightseeing time: 5-6 hrs
• Tour offered: Every Wednesday & Sunday.
The price includes
• English speaking guide-driver
• Transportation with modern vehicle equipped with A/C.
Not included
• Meals, drinks etc. personal expenses
• Entrance fees (entrance fees are optional - 5 BGN/2.5 Euro for all Koprivshtitsa's museum houses and 10-15 BGN/5-8 Euro for the attractions in Plovdiv)
• 3-course lunch usually comes up to 10-15 BGN/5-8 Euros)
Please note
• The tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5 and disabled people.
• Bring comfortable walking shoes.
