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From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

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Day trip
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.7  / 5263 reviews

Enjoy a full-day excursion live or local guide from Sofia to Plovdiv, the second-largest city and Capital of Culture 2019, with its numerous artists. Also see Asen's Fortress, built in medieval times.

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Duration 9.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Bulgarian, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

S
Shahbaz Ahmed – Italy

It was a great day spent with the guide. The package was great value for money.

S
Shahbaz Ahmed – Italy
K
Kyriakos – Cyprus

We had a very nice day! The city is beautiful and our guide Philip did a great job, showing as around the city and giving us details about the history.

K
Kyriakos – Cyprus

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Plovdiv

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Plovdiv

    Free time (2 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Asen's Fortress

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Plovdiv and its 19th-century houses, churches and Roman Theater
  • Discover Asen's Fortress and take memorable photos from the top
  • Small group tour (max 18 perons), the guide is ready to answer all questions
  • Enjoy free time for walking and lunch
  • Small groups (8-18 persons)

Full description

After a 2-hour drive, begin this full-day tour in one of Europe's oldest towns, Plovdiv. Walk along cobblestone streets and visit a 19th-century house to learn about life during the Ottoman Empire period. Explore the Roman Theater, Roman Stadium and church before enjoying 2 hours of free time to walk around and have lunch and coffee along the main pedestrian street. After exploring Plovdiv, meet your van and guide to make the 30-minute drive to Asen's Fortress. Admire this beautiful, medieval structure and learn about the history of the place before taking photos from the top. Start your journey back to Sofia with an expected arrival time of approximately 6:00-6:30 PM.

Includes

  • Transportation from meeting point in Sofia
  • English-speaking guide in Plovdiv (if option selected)
  • Entrance to Asen's Fortress (€4)
  • Entrance to Plovdiv Museums (€3 each or €8 for all including the Roman Theater)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Serdika meeeting point - 2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds restaurant on the main street with tram lines please look for our van or mid-size bus (possibly branded).

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the monasteries

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 263 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Shahbaz Ahmed – ItalyNovember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a great day spent with the guide. The package was great value for money.
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Kyriakos – CyprusSeptember 15, 2024  – Verified booking
We had a very nice day! The city is beautiful and our guide Philip did a great job, showing as around the city and giving us details about the history.
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Carlotta – ItalySeptember 6, 2024  – Verified booking
Good value for money and lovely tour. Christ, our guide, was great. Highly recommended.
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Product ID: 44389

Activity provider:V Travel Ltd

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