Day Tour to Plovdiv

Overview

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9 hours

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During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the oldest existing settlements in the world. You will be able to feel the spirit of the seven hills, old town, longest pedestrian street in the European Union, Bohemian quarter The Trap ("Kapana") or try the local "bichene na aylyak" (traditional way of enjoying life here).

Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque. You can enjoy life drinking coffee or beer in the Bohemian quarter Kapana, shopping in the main pedestrian street or walking in the city park.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Plovdiv Old Town

Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. Multicultural and multi-religious settlement with own spirit. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman theatre, old mosque.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Hisar Kapia

Main gate of the old town of Plovdiv, part of the town's inner fortifications, Hisar Kapia (literally from Turkish - "fortress gate") preserves traces from many epochs. Over the ancient walls, there are mediaeval and Ottoman layers. In the 19th century, local wealthy tradesmen built their beautiful houses directly over the old fortifications, creating the charming architectural ensemble you can see today.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Walking tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv (4 EUR)

Hotel pick-up and drop off

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