Sofia 9-Hour City Tour from Plovdiv Sofia 8-Hour City Tour from Plovdiv
ID: GYG33859-41442
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, on this 8-hour tour from Plovdiv. Discover the 7000-year history of Sofia as you visit some of the most popular tourist landmarks including the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Bulgarian Parliament, and more.
On this 8-hour tour from Plovdiv you explore Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria located approximately 150 kilometers northwest of Plovdiv. Sofia is the administrative, cultural, and economic center of the country, and is also located at the northern foot of Vitosha Mountain. Three mountain passes lead to the city, which have been key roads since antiquity, connecting the Adriatic Sea and Central Europe with the Black Sea and Aegean Sea.
Sofia is a city with a 7000-year history, boasting artifacts from the Neolithic period. Sofia's development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. The city is also known for its numerous mineral and thermal springs.
On this trip you visit some of the Sofia's popular tourist landmarks including the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Russian Church of Saint Nicholas, the late Roman Church of Saint George, the Sofia Synagogue, the Bulgarian Parliament, the Monument to the Tsar Liberator commemorating Alexander II of Russia, and the early Byzantine Church of Saint Sophia.
Highlights
- Explore the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Russian Church of Saint Nicholas, and the Church of Saint George
- See the Sofia Synagogue, the Bulgarian Parliament, the Monument to the Tsar Liberator, and the early Byzantine Church of Saint Sophia
- Enjoy some free time in the city for shopping, lunch, and walking
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At any hotel or address within Plovdiv city
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
