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9-Hour Plovdiv Highlights Tour from Sofia with Virtual Reality

9 Hours Round trip from Plovdiv Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See ancient Plovdiv ruins reconstructed through virtual reality goggles
  • 02 Explore Plovdiv's cobblestone Old Town, Roman Theatre, and Roman Stadium
  • 03 Stop at an old house to sample locally produced alcoholic drinks and rose oil products
  • 04 Visit Assen Fortress just outside Plovdiv

Discover the major attractions of Plovdiv and its surroundings on a full-day tour from Sofia, including the Roman Theatre, the Roman Stadium, the Old Town, and Assen Fortress. Walk the cobblestone streets of Plovdiv's historic centre, explore its main square and commercial district, and see ancient ruins brought back to life through special virtual reality goggles. Along the way, stop at an old house to sample locally produced alcoholic drinks and rose oil products.

Stop at an old house where you can try locally produced alcoholic drinks and rose oil products.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Plovdiv, Sofia
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Plovdiv Old Town, Roman Landmarks and Assen Fortress

  • Meet your local tour guide at the agreed-upon location for pick-up and transfer.

  • Arrive in the centre of Plovdiv and make your way to the Old Town along its cobblestone streets.

  • Visit some historic houses, the church, the Roman Theatre, and the Roman Stadium.

  • Stop at an old house where you can try locally produced alcoholic drinks and rose oil products.

  • See the ruins reconstructed through our virtual reality goggles.

  • Visit the main square in Plovdiv.

  • 12:30 - 14:30 - Tour the commercial part of the city. Have lunch or coffee along the main pedestrian street.

  • 14:30 - Meet your van and guide at the end of the main street in front of Ramada Hotel for your 30-minute drive to Assen Fortress.

  • 16:00 - Return to Sofia, with an expected arrival at Alexander Nevski Square in Sofia around 18:00.

Old Town cobblestone streets, Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Assen Fortress

Where this trip takes you

Old Town cobblestone streets, Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Assen Fortress

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Plovdiv 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking Bulgarian tour guide

  • Virtual reality glasses

What's Not Included

  • Entrance to Assen Fortress (EUR 2)

  • Entrance to Plovdiv museums (EUR 3 each or EUR 8 for all, including the Roman Theatre)

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sofia, Bulgaria
Tour start
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Plovdiv.

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