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From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

By V Travel Ltd
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore Plovdiv and its 19th-century houses, churches and Roman Theater
  • Discover Asen's Fortress and take memorable photos from the top
  • Small group tour (max 18 perons), the guide is ready to answer all questions
  • Enjoy free time for walking and lunch
  • Small groups (8-18 persons)

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Serdika meeeting point - 2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds restaurant
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Self-Guided Tour with Transport Only
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • Bulgarian

This option includes round-trip transportation from Sofia only.

Language options: Bulgarian
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$34.73 x 1 Adult$34.73
Total
Price is $34.73
Until Wed, Aug 6
Guided Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English

This option includes round-trip transportation from Sofia and a guided tour at the fortresses.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$45.15 x 1 Adult$45.15
Total
Price is $45.15
Until Wed, Aug 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation from meeting point in Sofia
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide in Plovdiv (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnline audio guide for Plovdiv in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Russian
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to Asen's Fortress (€4)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to Plovdiv Museums (€4 each or €11 for all including the Roman Theater)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

After a 2-hour drive, begin this full-day tour in one of Europe's oldest towns, Plovdiv. Walk along cobblestone streets and visit a 19th-century house to learn about life during the Ottoman Empire period. Explore the Roman Theater, Roman Stadium and church before enjoying 2 hours of free time to walk around and have lunch and coffee along the main pedestrian street.

After exploring Plovdiv, meet your van and guide to make the 30-minute drive to Asen's Fortress. Admire this beautiful, medieval structure and learn about the history of the place before taking photos from the top.

Start your journey back to Sofia with an expected arrival time of approximately 6:00-6:30 PM.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Serdika meeeting point - 2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds restaurant
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Serdika meeeting point - 2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds restaurant
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria