Plovdiv is the oldest still living city in Europe continuously inhabited since 6000 years BC. Famous historical monuments include the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, the charming Old Town and more. Plovdiv is a spectacular city combining millennia of history, unique laid back atmosphere and natural beauties including the picturesque six hills, the peaceful Maritsa River and the mystical Rhodope Mountains nearby. With all this above it’s not by accident that most Bulgarians and foreign visitors consider the city as the most beautiful in the country.
Plovdiv is the 2019 European capital of culture and the first Bulgarian city to be awarded the title. Situated in Central Bulgaria Plovdiv is an ideal destination for a centre based holiday to discover the other landmarks of the country as well. If you are fortunate to spend some of your holiday in Plovdiv and you are planning to see the area or the country we would be pleased to assist you with your choice and to offer you a list of guided one day trips, private tours and transfers that we organize from Plovdiv. If you would like a different customized tour, please don’t hesitate to contact us as well. We will design a trip according to your special wishes.
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Visit the remarkable Asen’s Fortress from 13-th century, located on a panoramic hill in the Rhodope Mountains. Explore the famous Bachkovo Monastery, second largest in Bulgaria, founded in 1083. Optional easy walk in the nearby Red Wall nature reserve.
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Walk around the rocky Wonderful Bridges, situated at 1450 m.a.s.l. in the mystical Rhodope Mountains. On the way visit the impressive Asen’s Fortress from 13-th century and the second largest Bachkovo Monastery, founded in 11-th century.
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Near Starosel village discover the largest Thracian temple-tomb from 4-5 centuries BC. belonging to a Thracian ruler. Visit the peaceful spa resort town Hisarya, famous for its hot mineral springs, significant Roman remains, green parks and swimming pools.
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Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses where the best rose oil in the world is being produced. In the Valley of the Thracian Kings visit Golyama Kosmatka tomb and the UNESCO site – Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, both from 4-5 century BC.
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Walk along the narrow cobbled streets of Koprivshtitsa – a charming historic town, one of the main centres of the heroic April Uprising from 1876. Koprivshtitsa is also known for its authentic architecture from the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19-th century.
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Explore the picturesque Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, boasting of many historical monuments including the imposing medieval fortress Tsarevets and the nearby Arbanassi – one of Bulgaria’s most remarkable historic villages.
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Nestled in the imposing Rila Mountains the largest Rila Monastery is the most famous landmark in Bulgaria, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. “The Holy Rila Retreat” founded in 10-th century is also the most visited tourist site in the country.
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Located above 2000 m. a. s. l. in the Rila Mountains National Park, The Seven Rila Lakes cirque is the most popular hiking destination in Bulgaria revealing the outstanding natural beauty of the landscape and the gorgeous glacial lakes all around.
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Conquer the highest peak in Bulgaria and on the entire Balkan Peninsula – the mighty Musala Peak located at 2925 m. a. s. l. Walk along this famous hiking route situated within the boundaries of the outstanding national park “Rila” – largest in Bulgaria.
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Plovdiv is the oldest still living city in Europe inhabited since 6000 years B. C. Famous historical monuments include the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, the charming Old Town with many National Revival period houses, the Djumaia mosque etc.
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Go for a relaxing walk in the largest Bulgarian spa resort – Velingrad. The mountainous town is also nicknamed the spa capital of the Balkans with its 80 mineral springs. Discover the medieval fortress Tsepina and the nearby Paleontological museum.
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Tempting wine journey to one of the most modern wineries in Bulgaria situated at the foothill of the Rhodope Mountains. Villa Yustina wine experts combine millennia of experience with the latest wine making technologies to create top notch wines.
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More than 7000 years ago Belintash housed the largest sanctuary of the Thracian god Sabazios – the sky father god. Subject of many myths, legends and researches this mysterious rock plateau in the ancient Rhodope Mountains still keeps many intriguing secrets.
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