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A traditional village with stone houses, a cobblestone path, and a grassy courtyard. 1
A group of people standing on a terrace overlooking an ancient amphitheater with ruins and a cityscape in the background. 2
A person posing with a statue holding a mirror. 3
An ancient amphitheater with ruins and a stage, surrounded by modern buildings and a hilly landscape. 4
A historic building with ornate architecture, a stone pathway, and benches. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is $23 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit two of the most frequented tourist towns in Bulgaria i
    • Explore Plovdiv, one of the oldest inhabited town in Europe
    • Enjoy some free time to shop for souvenirs and eat lunch
    • Travel in the Sredna Gora mountain to Koprivshtitsa
    • Admire the traditional 19th-century archaeological delights

Activity location

  • Plovdiv
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv, Starosel, and Art Village with online audioguide

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m
  • English

Discover Plovdiv, Starosel's Thracian temples, and Staro Zhelezare's murals on this full-day SELF-guided tour. Enjoy a perfect mix of history, art, and free time to explore Bulgaria's unique heritage. This tour does NOT include Koprivshtitsa or live guide

INTERNET and HEADPHONES are required to download and use the audioguide.

Starting time: 7:59AM
Price details
$22.51 x 1 Adult$22.51
Total
Price is $22.51

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide (Live English or local expert in ES/IT depending on the option selected).
  • Inclusions
    Comprehensive walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town.
  • Inclusions
    Onward journey to Koprivshtitsa
  • Inclusions
    Fuel surcharges and road taxes.
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees (approx. 5 euros per person)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Know before you book

    • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with impaired mobility.
    • Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
    • The Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv is closed on Mondays
    • This tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a guided combo tour of 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 striking architecture. Explore all major attractions in the old town of Plovdiv with a professional guide and admire the marvelous heritage left by the 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 battle chronicles. Despite the long and intensive itinerary, there is free time planned for shopping, self-guided wandering, and eating.

Location

Activity location

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    Plovdiv
    • Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria