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Day Tour to Plovdiv from Sofia in Sofia
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Day Tour to Plovdiv from Sofia

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9 hoursEasyfrom 35

Explore Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe, filled with ancient sites, charming old town, vibrant Bohemian quarter, and one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe - perfect for a stroll discovering local traditions.

Departure   at 9:00 a.m. in front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria`s office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia) for the town of Plovdiv. During this tour you will be able to visit the first ever European capital of culture in Bulgaria - Plovdiv, recognized as one of the oldest existing settlements in the world. You will be able to feel the spirit of the seven hills, old town, Bohemian quarter Kapana or try the local "bichene na aylyak" (traditional way of enjoying life here). Plovdiv was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum, multicultural and multi-religious settlement with its own spirit. You will take a walking tour in the old town (approximately 2 hours), where places of special interest include local revival houses and churches, Roman theater, old mosque, Roman stadium. During your free time, you can enjoy life drinking coffee or beer in the Bohemian quarter Kapana, shopping in the main pedestrian street or walking in the city park. Return to Sofia - the tour ends in front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria`s office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia).

What's included?

  • Transportation with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
  • Walking tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv;
  • Professional guide service;

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off;      
  • Meals and drinks - lunch and coffee breaks;
  • Entrance fees for the Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv (5 EUR) and for other museums and places of interest, visited in accordance with the interests of the client;
  • Gratuities to the guide and the driver;

Cancellation

Standard Viator policy. Within 24h of start: 100.0% charge. Free cancellation until closer to departure (see operator policy)

Good to know

• Infant booster seats available: those are required for children with height below 150 cm, please get in touch with us to supply the booster seat in compliance with Bulgarian law regulations; • Not wheelchair accessible; • Not stroller accessible; • Not suitable for pets;

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