Day-Trip to the Stone City of Perperikon from Plovdiv
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The Stone City of Perperikon is one of the most fascinating archeological complexes in Bulgaria. Our tour gives you a first-hand account of its excavation from one of the archeologists who discovered it.
First inhabited in the 6th millennium BC, it grew into a prolific city under the rulership of the ancient Thracians. It was continuously inhabited by many cultures over the centuries, until its eventual destruction at the hands of the invading Ottoman turks. The stone city was rediscovered and excavated at the turn of the century, and it is now open to the public. Visitors can walk through its very streets and see the remains of tombs, buildinds, forts and sacred structures belonging to multiple time periods.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
What To Expect
Perperikon
The ancient Thracian city of Perperikon is the largest megalith ensemble on the Balkan peninsula and known worldwide as the Bulgarian Machu Picchu. Located atop a tall hill in the Eastern Rhodope mountains and carved into its rocky cliffs, Perperikon is built in a place that was believed to be sacred. Archeological findings show that it was inhabited as early as the 6th millennium BC, during the Neolithic era, and it was likely used as a sanctum. This archeological complex has been razed to the ground and rebuilt many times over the ages, and as a result it now resembles a patchwork of several eras, its oldest sections being 8000 years old. You’ll have the chance to walk through its streets and see Thracian, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Bulgarian buildings up close and learn about its long and complicated history.
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Day-Trip to the Stone City of Perperikon from Plovdiv
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What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour guide
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Extremely disappointed
Denise A,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked this activity in May of this year. The focal point of my trip, I coordinated everything around this one activity. Flights, hotels, etc. Initially, the rate was 176. US and I was okay with that. Then, when I booked, the actual cost was about 60 or 70 dollars more. I thought, okay, fine, and I continued the booking. One month before, I added a hotel pick-up update, and the reservation is still good. About 20 days before my flight, I received an email stating my reservation had been canceled due to the travel agent not being available. Funds were refunded. I went back on trip advisor, and I found the same tour by the same agency available on the day I had reserved for an additional 85 US. I reached out to the agency with no response back. Now my whole entire trip has been sabotaged, and I will have to find other activities last minute, for I would expect to be a whole lot more than what I had budgeted for. probably the last time will use trip advisor. I have been using since 2012 without issues.
Fantastic trip to Perperikon
Natalia R,Aug 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip - me, my mother, my sister and childrens enjoyed a lot. A lot of interesting information about archeological site, history, woderful nature, views, new experiece Recommend everyone to visit at least once
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