Enjoy a guided tour from Sofia to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria: Plovdiv, the European Capital of Culture 2019, and Koprivshtitsa, a picturesque town with an epic history and a striking architecture.

Your professional guide will take you to explore all the major attractions in Plovdiv Old Town and to discover the marvelous heritage left by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Bulgarians.

After visiting Plovdiv, you will get back on the bus and continue to Koprivshtitsa. On the route, you will cross roses valleys, charming villages and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain.

Once in Koprivshtitsa, you will admire its spectacular Bulgarian Renaissance mansions, and listen to the battles chronicles that have been fought in this town.

This itinerary is designed to give you free time for shopping, self-guided strolls around the towns, and have a meal in one of the many delicious restaurants in Plovdiv.

Why you’ll love this…

Discover the cities of Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv on this day tour from Sofia
Admire traditional 19th-century architecture and archaeological treasures
Visit Plovdiv, one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in Europe
Enjoy the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival in Koprvishtitsa

Important to know

Accessibility:

The tour isn't suitable for disabled people

Remember to bring:

You're strongly recommended to wear a hat and sunglasses, as well as to use a SPF, because Plovdiv can get very hot during the summer
You're also suggested to bring some warm clothes with you, even during the summer, because Koprivshtitsa is located in the mountains, more than 1000 m above sea level, and the weather conditions can change within minutes
Most of the streets in Koprivshtitsa and the Old Town of Plovdiv are cobbled, so you're strongly recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes
This tour doesn't include any food and drinks. You can choose to bring your own lunch with you or to eat in one of the many restaurants/fast foods in Plovdiv
Please note that credit/debit card payments are not possible everywhere (e.g. at museums). There are cash machines in both Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, but you're strongly recommended to bring some cash (BGN) with you