One Day Tour to Plovdiv from Sofia

About This Excursion

PLOVDIV: The second largest town of Bulgaria, an area since the time of Philip, King of Macedonia, father of Alexander The Great. Its unique location on these ancient crossroads has stimulated cultural and political influences from East and West civilizations and yet maintained its unique cultural identity. The most impressive building of Roman time that has come to us rising above the city is the Antique theatre by Emperor Mark Avrelii during the 2nd c. A.D. Its magnificent arcade adorned with marble statues is simply breath-taking. Theatre and opera performances are still staged here in warm summer nights. The Roman Stadium is also constructed during the II century and reproduces the layout in Delphi, Greece. The Old Plovdiv nowadays is an original living museum with splendid houses dating to the 19th century turned into museums and galleries hosting various art exhibitions and festivals. Exemplary Program: 8:30 am – Pick up from your hotel. Departure to Plovdiv. 10:45 pm – Scheduled arrival. Sightseeing tour of Plovdiv including the Ethnographic museum 13:15 pm – Lunch and free time 14:45 pm – Visit the Bishop’s Basilica 16:00 - Departure to Sofia. 18:00 – estimated time of arrival in your hotel in Sofia