From Sofia: Full-Day Old Town Plovdiv Trip From Sofia: Private Full-Day Old Town Plovdiv Trip
ID: GYG125741-186383
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
With this tour, you will have the chance to discover the town of Plovdiv - the oldest existing settlement in Europe. This amazing city merges Thracian, Roman and Bulgarian heritage side by side.
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, the 5th oldest in the world and the oldest in Europe. It can be reached in just 2-hours from Sofia by car. Its history dates back 6,000 years.
In the beginning, the ancient settlement was situated on the natural elevation between the Nebet, Taksim and Dzhambaz hills (the Three Hills). In ancient times, Thracians inhabited the Three Hills and built a fortified settlement – the largest city in Thrace. In the 4th century B.C., Plovdiv was conquered by Phillip of Macedonia. He gave the city one of its many names – Philippopolis and had it surrounded by thick fortified walls. The town hosts the Roman theatre, which was successfully restored and is presently used for performances.
You will see traditional Bulgarian houses from the revival period, walk by Roman remains and Thracian mosaics. The Ethnographic Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the Roman stadium are some of the popular museums you will be able to visit in town. Plovdiv will be the European capital of culture in 2019.
Highlights
- See the revival Bulgarian houses, the Roman theatre and the Roman stadium
- Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe
- Climb to the old Thracian fortress hill from where you can see a magnificent view of the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
