Important Logistics for this Tour:

• Shared Morning Bus & Toilet Stop: All tour variations depart Sofia at 08:00 AM on the same bus. Before entering Plovdiv, we stop at a highway gas station for a toilet break (public restrooms in Plovdiv are scarce).

• One-Way Passengers: The tour vehicle is also used for one-way transfers. We may pick up passengers in Sofia (including the airport) heading to Plovdiv, and vice versa in the afternoon.

• Vehicle Change: In Plovdiv, the groups split based on their booked add-ons. You may need to change vehicles for the afternoon part of your trip.

• Return Routes: The Base Plovdiv & Starosel tours return between 19:30–20:00 and will route via Sofia Airport. The Koprivshtitsa combo returns around 19:00 directly to the city center (skipping the airport).

• Free Time Warning: If you book the Koprivshtitsa or Starosel add-ons, please note that your free time in Plovdiv will be significantly cut short due to the high-mileage itinerary.

Tour Highlights

Don't miss an unforgettable guided tour filled with Plovdiv's top city sights and attractions.
Tour of the famous Old Town of Plovdiv, a candidate for a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the best preserved Roman Theater (2nd century AD) in Bulgaria, which is still used for live concert performances.
Admire the newly reopened Ancient Stadium (2nd century AD), that had accommodated 30 000 specators.
The Ethnographic Museum, also known as the Renaissance house with the 120 windows, has an interesting exhibitions of costumes, instruments ect.
Use your free time to fully enjoy shopping or the laid-back atmosphere of Plovdiv.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What’s included:

Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
Professional guide (Live English or local expert in ES/IT depending on the option selected).
Comprehensive walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town.
Onward journey to Starosel & Staro Zhelezare OR Koprivshtitsa (depending on the specific date/option booked).
Fuel surcharges and road taxes.

What’s not included:

Admission tickets to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Starosel Temple, or Koprivshtitsa museum-houses (Approx. €4.00 per person for each site, payable locally).
Food and drinks.
Gratuities.
Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Good to know before you go

Clothes: The weather in Plovdiv can get very hot during the summer season. We advise you to bring sun hat, sun lotion and sunglasses.
Shoes: We advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes as most of the streets in the Old town of Plovdiv are cobbled.
Admission tickets: The entry ticket for the Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum (Kuyumdzhiev’s house) is approx. 6 euro.The entry ticket for the Plovdiv Ancient Theater is approx. 5 euro.
Expenses : Kindly note that payment by credit/debit cards is not possible everywhere (museums). There are cash machines in many places around Plovdiv, however, for your personal expenses, we recommend bringing cash with you.
Food: There are many restaurants in Plovdiv, offering both Bulgarian and International cuisine. The most famous place to eat is the Kapana neighborhood, located near the main pedestrian street. There are also several fast food options. If you wish to spend more of your free time exploring the city than you should consider bringing a lunch pack with you.
Accessibility : This tour is not stroller/wheelchair friendly. The tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility and children under 6 years old

Program

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Monday & Friday: Every week
Departure from the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia
A guided tour starting from the Old town in Plovdiv
Free time for lunch and shopping. Keep in mind that Plovdiv has the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe
Return back to Sofia at the Embassy of Slovakia

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Tour Highlights

Inclusions & Exclusions

What’s included:

What’s not included:

Good to know before you go

Program

Monday & Friday: Every week

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