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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.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Departure from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Your day trip starts at 9:00 am from the parking lot behind the majestic Alexander Nevski Cathedral in central Sofia. You will board a comfy, air-conditioned minibus and head for a 2-hour drive on the motorway to Plovdiv. This is the time that you will learn from your guide more about Bulgarian history, culture, economy and nature. -
Plovdiv - Arrival in Plovdiv.
As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, cosmopolitan Plovdiv is packed with fascinating Thracian, Roman, Slav, Turkish and Bulgarian history. With your guide, enjoy a 2.5-hour walking tour on the cobbled narrow paths in the Old Town of Plovdiv. Explore and learn about all its major highlights including the finest examples of Bulgarian Rennaissance town architecture, the spectacular 2nd-century Ancient Theater, the Roman Stadium, Plovdiv’s Ethnographic Museum and much more. -
Plovdiv - Free time in Plovdiv.
After the guided tour of the Old Town, you will have about an hour and a half to further independently explore the attractions of the city centre. You can have lunch (own expense) or go shopping on “Glavnata”- the longest pedestrian in Europe. You can get entertained by some of the artistic events organized in the heart of the city while Plovdiv is celebrating its nomination as the European Capital of Culture for 2019. A lot of tourists choose to wander in the Kapana neighbourhood - a place with a bohemian vibe, chic bars and beautiful graffiti. The region of Plovdiv is famous for its wine production and in Kapana you will find options to sample some of the local red or white wines. -
Sofia - Departure back to the meeting point.
After you have immersed in the unique atmosphere of Plovdiv, sit back and relax on your 2-hour transfer back to Sofia’s Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
What's Included
- 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
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 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.
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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