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From Veliko Tarnovo: Plovdiv Guided Day Trip
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Provided by:
Georgi Bakalov
Duration
10 hours
Meeting point
Monument of Mother Bulgaria
Languages
English
From €105.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Plovdiv, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, has roots dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, evolving from Neolithic settlements into Thracian and later Roman urban centers with monumental buildings, wide streets, and public baths.
Today, the city’s layers of history are still visible. The Ancient Roman Theater, among the best-preserved globally, still hosts performances, while the Roman Stadium lies partially uncovered beneath the modern pedestrian street. The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis showcases intricate early Christian mosaics, reflecting Late Antique art.
Plovdiv’s Old Town is filled with beautiful Bulgarian Revival houses, many hosting museums like the Regional Ethnographic Museum, displaying traditional costumes, crafts, and instruments. Kapana, the creative district, offers cafés, galleries, and artisan shops, blending modern culture with historical charm.
Through Byzantine, Ottoman, and National Revival periods, Plovdiv has preserved its rich, layered identity, combining ancient ruins, Revival architecture, and bohemian energy into an unforgettable city experience.
Today, the city’s layers of history are still visible. The Ancient Roman Theater, among the best-preserved globally, still hosts performances, while the Roman Stadium lies partially uncovered beneath the modern pedestrian street. The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis showcases intricate early Christian mosaics, reflecting Late Antique art.
Plovdiv’s Old Town is filled with beautiful Bulgarian Revival houses, many hosting museums like the Regional Ethnographic Museum, displaying traditional costumes, crafts, and instruments. Kapana, the creative district, offers cafés, galleries, and artisan shops, blending modern culture with historical charm.
Through Byzantine, Ottoman, and National Revival periods, Plovdiv has preserved its rich, layered identity, combining ancient ruins, Revival architecture, and bohemian energy into an unforgettable city experience.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Nebet Tepe
- Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis
- The Bishop's Basilica (Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis)
- Private Tour for up to 4 persons
- Professional Local Guide
- Walking tour in Plovdiv
- Transport with a comfortable car
Our Guides
Georgi Bakalov
On arrival
Pick up from any hotel or address in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi is included. Please leave us a note about where you are staying.
Things to note
Wear comfortable non-slip sole shoes and your smile!
This trip is not suitable for persons with mobility impairments.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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