Plovdiv - Jewish heritage one-day tour from Sofia
ID: GYG619639-1035301
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
We can find rich Jewish heritage in Bulgaria and Plovdiv has some of best to show us!
In one easy day we will travel from Sofia to Plovdiv enthusiastic to discover and learn a out different historical periods and how the Jewish population used to live, what did the leave behind them how are they living in Plovdiv and Bulgaria today.
We'll visit the Plovdiv Synagogue, beautifully decorated building from 1842, we'll have some nice and informative talk with the local gabai.
The memories will be supported by us visiting the Jewish school, visit one of the monuments, the former bath and then driving of to the Jewish cemetery.
Certainly, being in Plovdiv we can't miss walking the old cobble-stoned streets in the pearl of it - the Old town, discovering a bit more about the ancient city.
Of course you have time to yourselves - our plan gives you about one and a half hour to enjoy the city centre or explore more.
In the late afternoon we'll head back to Sofia this way being able to arrive before it's dinner time.
Highlights
- A visit to the beautiful Plovdiv Synagogue
- Jewish cemetery - a place showing our respect to the generations before us
- Introduction to the history of Jewish population during the World War 2
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Immediately at the Serdica Roman ruins and next to Sofia mosque and opposite the McDonald's restaurant.
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.
