From Sofia: Plovdiv, Starosel Temple and an Art Village

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Vasil Levski Monument

  Your day trip starts at 08:00 AM from the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). Please arrive by 07:45 AM to check in. Board our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Plovdiv.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Plovdiv Old Town

  Explore one of Europe's oldest cities! Your guide will lead you through the cobbled streets of the Old Town architectural reserve. Marvel at the 19th-century National Revival houses, ancient Roman walls, and historic churches while learning about Plovdiv's 8,000-year history.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

  Visit the spectacular 1st-century Roman amphitheater. Still an active venue for opera and concerts, this UNESCO-listed site offers the most iconic panoramic views of Plovdiv and the Rhodope Mountains. (Entry is optional and paid locally).

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Discover the massive Roman Stadium (2nd century AD) located right beneath the feet of shoppers on the main pedestrian street. You will also have time to explore the vibrant "Kapana" (The Trap) creative district.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Thracian Temple Complex Starosel

  The afternoon depends on the specific option you booked: Standard Route: Visit the grand Starosel Thracian Temple Complex. Walk into the grandest underground royal temple ever found in the region. Koprivshtitsa Upgrade: On specific dates/options, we swap Starosel for Koprivshtitsa. Travel deep into the Sredna Gora mountains to visit this stunning 19th-century museum-town.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  The afternoon continues as follows: Standard Route: Visit Staro Zhelezare, a unique village transformed into an open-air art gallery with murals of world-famous figures painted alongside local villagers. Koprivshtitsa Upgrade: Spend extra time in Koprivshtitsa exploring its colorful revolutionary houses and the "First Shot" bridge, soaking in the mountain atmosphere.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Vasil Levski Monument

  Sit back and relax on the drive back to Sofia. You will be dropped off at the original meeting point.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The Old Town of Plovdiv is with cobbled streets (some of them steep) , please have comfortable walking shoes
• The Regional Ethnographic Museum - Plovdiv is closed on Mondays

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