From Sofia: Koprivshtitsa and the land of the past

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us in this adventure to feel the past!  We’ll show you three different historical periods in the Bulgarian lands – The neolithic age, Late Antiquity, and the Bulgarian Revival (18-19 century). That’s why we call this tour our time machine.
In this trip, you will see how the people came and started living in the Balkan peninsula, how Christianity spread in the 4th century and how Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence.
Come to the place where the time stops.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional guide/driver
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour will start with the village Chavdar, where was the Neolithic settlement, made 7000 years ago. You will see their tools, how they made their houses, and how was their everyday life.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Koprivshtitsa

    Later we’ll stop in Koprivshtitsa – a hidden gem in Sredna Gora mountain. A lot of famous Bulgarians were born here – Bulgarians that they changed the history. The biggest uprising against the Ottoman empire started from here, a final step to the dreams of Bulgarians – the freedom. We’ll see some of the houses, very well preserved from the 19th century, and the Runny rocks, where is the monument of Benkovski, one of the commanders of the April uprising. Free time to enjoy of the Bulgarian cuisine to taste the hangover soup or fried bread with the Bulgarian spice – colorful salt.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Oslekov's House

    House from the XIXth century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Dimcho Debelyanov House

    House from the XIXth century.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Todor Kableshkov House Museum

    House from the XIXth century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Lyutov House Museum

    House from the XIXth century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Georgi Benkovski Monument

    A panoramic view of the town Koprivstitsa.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lyuben Karavelov Museum

    House from the XIXth century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Georgi Benkovski House Museum

    House from the XIXth century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Pirdop

    The end of the tour will be with the Elenska basilica – ruins of a temple, dated in the century when Christianity became the official religion in the Roman empire.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Supplied by Bulgarian Fairy Tale

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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