Bulgaria · Culture

Full Day Tour to Koprivshtica and Starosel Thracian Tomb

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Plovdiv. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the architectural reserve of Koprivshtitsa
  • 02 Step back into the atmosphere of 19th-century Bulgaria
  • 03 Learn about the Ottoman period and the struggle for independence
  • 04 See preserved historic houses and period interiors
  • 05 Explore the Starosel Thracian Tomb underground complex
  • 06 Discover Thracian rituals, beliefs, and burial chambers
  • 07 Travel comfortably with private transport from Plovdiv
  • 08 Hotel pickup and entrance fees included

Step into Bulgaria’s layered past on this full-day journey from Plovdiv to Koprivshtitsa and the Starosel Thracian Tomb. In Koprivshtitsa, stroll through a beautifully preserved architectural reserve where historic houses, colorful facades, and traditional character bring the 19th century vividly to life.

The experience continues with a visit to the Starosel Thracian Tomb, where you can explore an ancient underground complex and discover more about Thracian rituals, beliefs, and burial traditions. With private transport, hotel pickup, and entrance fees included, this tour offers an easy and enriching way to experience two remarkable chapters of Bulgarian history in a single day.

This small town is like a time machine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Plovdiv, Koprivshtitsa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

At 09:00 your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Plovdiv and after an hour and a half of beautiful driving, you will reach the architect reserve Koprivshtica. This small town is like a time machine. It will send you back into the late 19th century and you will feel the atmosphere of those times. You will learn a lot about the Ottoman period and the struggle for independence. For a better feeling your guide will show you some of the preserved houses and you will be able to enter and see what was like to live in that period. Also, the town is famous for its restaurants and absolutely delicious traditional cuisine. Your guide will assist to have an amazing lunch.Our next point of interest will send you further back in time to the ancient Thracian era at the Starosel Thracian Tomb. Explore the fascinating underground complex, marvel at the intricate murals, and learn about the intriguing rituals and beliefs of these mysterious people. As you stand in awe of the impressive burial chambers, you'll be transported to another world, where the past comes to life in vivid detail. After this amazing visit you will head back to Plovdiv.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Plovdiv. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Pick-up
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • All customers will be picked up from their hotels/accommodations in Plovdiv.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Plovdiv.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Plovdiv.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Plovdiv..

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