Bulgaria · Heritage Walks

Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa 11 hrs Full Day Tour from Sofia

11 Hours Round trip from Plovdiv Easy pace

Visit the charming town of Koprivshtitsa on this day trip from Sofia

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit both Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa in one full-day tour
02 Explore Plovdiv’s Old Town with a professional guide
03 Admire heritage shaped by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Bulgarians
04 Travel through rose valleys, charming villages and the hills of Sredna Gora Mountain
05 See Koprivshtitsa’s striking Bulgarian Renaissance architecture
06 Enjoy free time for lunch, shopping and self-guided wandering
07 Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or car included

Discover two of Bulgaria’s most captivating historic towns on this full-day trip from Sofia. Travel first to Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture 2019, where a guided walk through the Old Town reveals layers of Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, Jewish, Greek, Armenian and Bulgarian heritage.

Continue through rose valleys, traditional villages and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Mountain to Koprivshtitsa, a picturesque town known for its Bulgarian Renaissance mansions and epic history. Along the way, enjoy a balance of guided sightseeing and free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring at your own pace.

Travel first to Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture 2019, where a guided walk through the Old Town reveals layers of Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, Jewish, Greek, Armenian and Bulgarian heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Plovdiv, Sofia, Koprivshtitsa

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Departure from Sofia (Al. Nevski square)

08:00 departure time behind Vasil Levski Monument (in front of Embassy of Slovakia)

Arriving in Plovdiv

10:00 - estimated arrival time in the Old Town in Plovdiv

Plovdiv tour

10:00-12:00 - guided tour in Plovdiv

Free time in Plovdiv

13:30 - free time for shopping, lunch, etc.

Heading to Koprivshtitsa

14:30 - Heading to Koprivshttisa

Time in Koprivshtitsa

16:30 - free time in Koprivshtitsa

Departure for Sofia

17:00 - Departure from Koprivshtitsa, heading to Sofia

Arrival in Sofia

19:30 - Estimated arrival time at the starting point of the tour

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Plovdiv 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Driver-guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus or car
Audio-guide in different languages (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Entrance fees (approx. 5 euros per person)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
If you select the option of the audio-guide in Spanish or Italian, you will have approx. 2 hours to visit the Old Town of Plovdiv at your own pace with the given device.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
In the summer months, the weather is very hot in Plovdiv. We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat with you on the tour.
Only part of the seating capacity of our vehicles will be used.
All touchpoints in our vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
All customers are required to wear face masks during the transfers.
Hand disinfectant will be provided free of charge throughout the tour.
Our guides and drivers will be wearing masks and gloves during the transfers.
Opening hours are: 09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
Tour is offered as well with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use.