10-Hour Trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
Highlights
Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Blagoevgrad
art, museums, sightseeing
Private Tour
10 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore Plovdiv on a guided walking tour through one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Discover the Ancient Roman Theater, Roman Stadium remains, and the stunning mosaics of the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis. Wander through the Old Town with its beautifully preserved Revival houses and visit the Regional Ethnographic Museum. Experience Kapana creative district, filled with cafés, galleries, and street art, blending ancient heritage with a vibrant modern cultural atmosphere in Bulgaria.
Itinerary
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10-Hour Plovdiv Walking Tour
- The tour begins at the Ancient Roman Theater, one of the best preserved theatres in the world, which still hosts concerts and cultural performances, offering a remarkable insight into ancient entertainment and architecture.
- Continue to the remains of the Roman Stadium, partially visible beneath the modern city centre, stretching along the main pedestrian street and reflecting the scale of ancient Roman sporting life.
- Visit the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis, where vast mosaic floors display intricate and colourful early Christian artwork, providing a vivid representation of Late Antique religious expression.
- Explore the Old Town, home to beautifully preserved Bulgarian Revival-era houses featuring ornate façades and elegant wooden interiors that once belonged to wealthy merchants and intellectuals of the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Discover the Regional Ethnographic Museum, housed in a stunning Revival house, showcasing traditional costumes, crafts, musical instruments, and cultural artefacts that reflect everyday life in the region.
- Wander through Kapana creative district, a vibrant area filled with cafés, artisan shops, galleries, street art, and small bars, reflecting Plovdiv’s modern artistic spirit.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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