Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Day Trip from Sofia
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria
08:00 departure time from the parking lot behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral (close to Kvadrat 500 Gallery).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province
12:00 - Approximate time for lunch and free time in Plovdiv after the guided walk.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province
13:30 - Approximate departure time from Plovdiv to Koprivshtitsa.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Koprivshtitsa, Koprivshtitsa, Sofia Region
15:00 - Approximate arrival time in Koprivshtitsa and start of the guided walking tour of the historic part of the town.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Koprivshtitsa, Koprivshtitsa, Sofia Region
16:30 - Free time for shopping, when the guided tour concludes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Koprivshtitsa, Koprivshtitsa, Sofia Region
17:00 - Approximate departure time from Koprivshtitsa, heading back to Sofia
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria
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)
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"Only part of the seat capacity of our vehicles will be used."
"All touch points in our vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected regularly."
"Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU). INTERNET required to download and use."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: St Alexander Nevski Square, Old City Center, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.