Located at 156 km southeast of Sofia in the Thracian Lowland, Plovdiv is the second largest Bulgarian city. Ancient Philippopolis (372 B.C.) - capital of Alexander the Great's father still keeps remarkable monuments from Roman times. On this tour you’ll also see the amazing architectural ensemble of The Old Plovdiv, which preserves the atmosphere of the town from the beginning of the 19th century. 
The Roman Theatre in Plovdiv
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1 day (7-8 hours) |
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Every day, thoughout the year (private trip) |
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Sofia |
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from 40
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TOUR PROGRAM
1-day trip to Plovdiv with guide and lunch with wine tasting
After breakfast, around 9 o'clock, at your hotel in Sofia our guide will meet you at the Reception desk for a pleasant and comfortable 1.5 hours drive to the city of
Plovdiv. On the way you will learn the history of this ancient settlement. After arriving at the Old Plovdiv, you will be able to enter and walk around through the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the 19th century atmosphere. Climbing up the rock stairs we will reach the top - the remains of the 2nd century Ancient Roman Amphitheatre. It is a really unforgettable experience if you are lucky to see one of the many theatrical or musical performances that are still presented on this antique stage. The Ethnographic museum is well worth the visit too (entrance fee included in the price).
Along this tour you will also see landmarks remaining from the time of Ottoman rule: the Imaret Mosque (1444-45), now a branch of the Archaeological Museum; Djumaya Mosque dating from the same period and the Bell Tower, one of Europe's oldest ones and mentioned in a 1633 travelogue.
Bulgarian dishes for lunch together with regional wine tasting
At lunchtime, we will go to a typical Bulgarian restaurant for a tasty meal of Bulgarian dishes. "Tikvichki s kisselo mljako" Small pumpkins in yoghurt is one of the many lunch options. But before that you will have the chance to taste and buy locally produced wines, honey, pottery, brass and wood-carved items and other souvenirs sold in the small shops in the Old Town.
After lunch at around 15:00 hours, we'll leave the sight to drive back for 1.5 hours to Sofia and arrive at the hotel at around 14:30 h.
END OF SERVICES.
Modify this trip to best suit your personal preferences
This is
not a guaranteed departure tour!
This Rila Monastery tour is a private tour and is only organized upon your request. Availability may vary day to day, so please enquire as soon as you can.
If more participants enquire for a sertain date we will advise you if you wish to be a part of a larger group tour and thus pay the lower price.
If there is something inconvenient to you in this trip as described, we will be happy to modify it, so that the program best suits your personal preferences.
What do you have to do:
1. Visit our
towns and villages section
2. Choose the places you are interested in
3. Decide on the duration of your vacation and the number of days you are willing to spend in each place
4. Decide on the budget you are willing to spend
5. Write to us or use the
Request Form, giving us all the information above
6. We promise to give you the
most suitable itinerary and rate according to your desires within 24 hours
TESTIMONIALS:
"George
I just wanted to write and tell you how much we enjoyed our time in Bulgaria. The tours were great, but even better was meeting you and Antoinette and spending time conversing. Thanks so much for helping us learn about your country and to see a bit of it.
If you ever need someone as a reference for someone thinking about booking a tour, but perhaps hesitating a bit, please feel free to direct them to me."
Steve and family
Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
Mar. 2008
