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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Day Trip: A Journey Through Bulgaria's Historic Charm and Scenic Landscape

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154 Ratings

Sofia

Embark on a guided day trip to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, two captivating towns in Bulgaria. Discover the rich history, stunning architecture, and scenic landscapes of these charming destinations.

Duration: 11 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 08:00 departure time from the parking lot behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral (close to Kvadrat 500 Gallery).
Plovdiv Old Town - 10:00 - estimated arrival time in the Old town of Plovdiv and Start of the guided tour of the most popular historical and cultural sites of the town, plus free time for lunch included.
Plovdiv - 12:00 - Approximate time for lunch and free time in Plovdiv after the guided walk.
Plovdiv - 13:30 - Approximate departure time from Plovdiv to Koprivshtitsa.
Koprivshtitsa - 15:00 - Approximate arrival time in Koprivshtitsa and start of the guided walking tour of the historic part of the town.
Koprivshtitsa - 16:30 - Free time for shopping, when the guided tour concludes.
Koprivshtitsa - 17:00 - Approximate departure time from Koprivshtitsa, heading back to Sofia
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 19:00 - Estimated arrival time at the starting point of the tour
*Please, kindly be informed that the program (depending on guide’s decision and based on the day of the week, weather conditions etc.) may be executed the other way around, starting from Koprivshtitsa! And that all starting and ending hours are approximate, depending on weather and traffic conditions. (Traventuria Team)

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minibus or car
Driver-guide in English
Audio-guide in different languages (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Entrance fees (approx. 5 euros per person)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Join us on a combo tour under the guidance of an expert to two of Bulgaria’s most compelling towns. This includes Plovdiv, celebrated as the European Capital of Culture 2019, and Koprivshtitsa, a town of striking beauty known for its rich history and distinctive architecture. Take a deep dive into Plovdiv’s old town with an English-speaking expert who will help you discover the rich legacy left behind by various civilizations including the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians, and Bulgarians. Traveling between Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, you’ll witness picturesque rose valleys, enchanting villages, and the soft Sredna Gora Mountain ridges. Koprivshtitsa is known for its impressive Bulgarian Renaissance buildings and is steeped in battle lore. Even with a packed itinerary, there’s planned leisure time for shopping, independent exploration, and meal periods.

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
If you select the option of the audio-guide in Spanish or Italian, you will have approx. 2 hours to visit the Old Town of Plovdiv at your own pace with the given device.
In the summer months, the weather is very hot in Plovdiv. We recommend bringing sun screen, sun glasses and a hat with you on the tour.
Only part of the seat capacity of our vehicles will be used.
All touch points in our vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU). INTERNET required to download and use.

Location

St Alexander Nevski Square

IMPORTANT: The meeting point is BEHIND Alexander Nevski Cathedral (opposite La Cattedrale restaurant) | 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.

Customer Ratings

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Vaira_o

May 17, 2024

Very professional tiur company. - Well organized, appreciate received detalized information about meeting point, guide and transport number. Very professional, innovative, attracrive guide. Received profound information about visited places and Bulgaria in general. Excellent tour day. Very proffesional driver.

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Hady_z

Apr 26, 2024

Amazing, best tour I took I bulgaria - The tour is homogeneous and very well organized. Loved the colors of the houses in Plovdiv and the villages. The tour guide was an amazing woman full of good vibes and energy. Also she is very well cultured and knowledgeable.

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Javierarandalopez

Mar 11, 2024

Well organized, you must perform if you want to knonw Bulgaria - Amazing and very interesting places. The guide show you and explain with Deep details. Confortable transporte and on time.

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Mariafrancia_a

Dec 2, 2023

Worth it! - Rila Monastery is absolutely amazing! Our guide was very good. The weather was not so favorable but overall it was still a very good trip.

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Zoey_m

Nov 30, 2023

Must see tour! - Plovdiv, the oldest city in Europe, was amazing. The theatre was incredible, the weather fantastic and the whole atmospheric really enjoyable. Koprivshtitsa was not as nice to us as Plovdiv - because it was raining - but the history is important and at the end, I was happy that I have seen this place too. Peter, was a very careful driver, because of him, a rabbit was saved. ❤️ I felt very safe and I'd like to thank him also in the name of the rabbit. Maria was a funny, friendly and nice tour guide with a lot of knowledge, she made the tour very special and had a calming aura around her, what I really liked. Definitely a tour that I recommend.

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Marina_k

Nov 23, 2023

Plovdiv is a gem! - Great tour! Well organized and informative. I wish we had more time in Plovdiv though. That city itself is a gem! If you are looking to see as much as you can, this tour is a great find. If you want to really explore Plovdiv, just book a day tour to Plovdiv. I felt like I ran through the city and only saw a small part of it. The tour guide was great. If you have a choice though, avoid the 3rd row. You can barely hear the tour guide, especially on highways. Overall, great experience.

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Marthapc4627eu

Oct 19, 2023

Excellent tour, and Guide. I recommend it strongly - Three friends took the tours and yes, as expected we had a very nice day. It was interesting to see the old part or ancient part of the city, our guide did an excellent job of telling of telling us about the meaning and history of many of the places. I considered a good timing given that in one day we also were able to cover Koprivshtitsa ( a name so hard to pronounce specially for those from other continents like us (Ecuador, S.A.) this, despite the tremendous effort our guide Martin, made so we could pronounce it. I highly recommend this tour and Guide. Martha

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Jeff_k

Oct 1, 2023

A tale of two towns - Plovdiv is well worth a visit. It is an amazing city with accessible Roman ruins right in the town centre. Pedestrian malls make it easy to walk around. Koprivshtitsa is a complete contrast - in a good way. A small village set in the mountains with a more recent history. Our guide, Lubo, was informative and friendly.

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Hila_s

Sep 30, 2023

Special Places and Great Tour Guide - Martin, our tour guide, was amazing!! A kind person with lots of knowledge and a great sense of humour. The places we visited were impressive and special. We strongly recommend this day trip 🙂

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