Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip

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11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Enjoy a guided combo tour to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv - the European Capital of Culture 2019 and Koprivshtitsa - a picturesque town with an epic history and a striking architecture. Explore all major attractions in the old town of Plovdiv with a professiona English-speaking guide and admire the marvelous heritage left by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Bulgarians. The route between Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa crosses rose valleys, charming villages and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain. Koprivshtitsa is unforgettable with its spectacular Bulgarian Renaissance mansions and filled with battles chronicles. Despite the long and intensive itinerary, there is free time planned for shopping, self-guided wandering and eating.

What's Included

Driver-guide in English
Audio-guide in different languages (if option selected)
Transport by air-conditioned minibus or car
Gratuities
Entrance fees (approx. 9 euros per person)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

IMPORTANT: The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia. Please, be there 15 min. in advance! This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vasil Levski Monument

    08:00 departure time from theVasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Plovdiv

    12:00 - Approximate time for lunch and free time in Plovdiv after the guided walk.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plovdiv

    13:30 - Approximate departure time from Plovdiv to Koprivshtitsa.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Koprivshtitsa

    15:00 - Approximate arrival time in Koprivshtitsa and start of the guided walking tour of the historic part of the town.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Koprivshtitsa

    16:30 - Free time for shopping, when the guided tour concludes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Koprivshtitsa

    17:00 - Approximate departure time from Koprivshtitsa, heading back to Sofia

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Vasil Levski Monument (Pass by)

    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)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
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