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Maximize your limited vacation time in Bulgaria on a private day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv. As you explore Plovdiv's Old Town, the Roman Stadium, and the Roman Theater, your guide provides live commentary that takes you beyond the guidebook and into the city's history. Thanks to your local guide, you also gain insights and up-to-date information on Bulgaria's current political and economic landscape.
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Private Tour from Sofia to Plovdiv
8 hours
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Belogradchik is around a 3-hour drive from Sofia, and the only practical way to see the extraordinary Belogradchik Rocks and dramatic Belogradchik Fortress in a day is to join a tour. On this intimate tour, with a maximum of seven travelers, your package includes round-trip transfers from your Sofia hotel for an even more seamless experience.
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Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia
10 to 11 hours
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The Seven Rila Lakes are one of Bulgaria’s best-known and most beautiful hikes, but with limited signposting and no public transportation, arranging an adventure can be a major hassle. Skip the stress when you book this private package, with round-trip transfers from your Sofia hotel, a live guide to lead the way, and an e-guide for additional information. Please note that chair lift tickets are at your own expense.
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Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia
6 to 9 hours
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Avoid the restrictions of a group excursion and discover the historic capital at your own pace on an audio-guided tour of Sofia, with commentary available in multiple languages. Be immersed in the city’s atmosphere as you stroll between top attractions, and take advantage of the self-led nature of the tour to depart at a time that suits you.
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Sofia Audio guide Tour offers available in 7 languages
2 to 3 hours
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Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes of the Rila Mountains National Park on this full-day hiking tour from Sofia. Set out on a 3- or 5-hour hike around the seven Rila lakes; enjoy spectacular views of Okoto Lake, Lakes Peak, and Bubreka Lake; then relax with a soak in the hot springs at the Sapareva Banya Spa resort.
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Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia
6 to 8 hours
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Dive deep into Bulgarian history on a 10-hour group tour to the Valley of the Thracian Kings region. Beginning and ending at your Sofia accommodation, comfortable transportation enables you to cover a number of destinations in a short amount of time. Along the way, listen to mysterious stories about Orpheus and Spartacus. You also enjoy guided visits to Ostrusha Tomb, Golyama Kosmatka Mound, and the UNESCO listed Tomb of Kazanlak.
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Valley of the Thracian Kings, Hidden Treasures
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Discover Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture, and the mighty Asen’s Fortress on this full-day small-group tour from Sofia. Explore the atmospheric Old Town of Plovdiv on a guided walking tour; go back in time with a virtual reality experience; enjoy a typical Bulgarian lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), then marvel at the views from the mountaintop medieval castle.
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Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia
9 hours
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This day trip takes you to the highlights of one of Europe’s oldest cities—Plovdiv, as well as the stunning Rhodope Mountains. Going on an organized tour means there’s no need to worry about booking transport or waiting in ticket lines—round-trip transfers and admission are both included. During the tour, learn about Bulgaria’s history and culture, explore Plovdiv’s Old Town, and enjoy a boat ride that showcases mountain views.
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Adventure Tour to Plovdiv and Rhodope Mountain
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Discover Bulgarian history, cuisine, and winemaking on a full-day tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and the Thracia Valley. Spend the morning strolling through Plovdiv Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, pause for a traditional Bulgarian lunch, then visit a beloved vineyard for a guided tasting and tour. This 10-hour tour includes entrance fees at the Plovdiv Roman Theater, lunch, and tastings, with pickup and drop-off at Sofia hotels.
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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting
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Getting around Kosovo and North Macedonia independently is a slow and time-consuming business. Discover them with a driver/guide and a small group of like-minded travelers on this 2-day adventure from Sofia, with an overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in historic Prizren. See bazaars, medieval bridges, giant statues, Ottoman mosques, mountaintop fortresses, and more on a whirlwind tour of two of the Balkans’ most fascinating and least visited nations.
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Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia
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There’s a whole world of nature within minutes of Sofia—but accessing it by public transport or taxi can be hard. Combine the freedom of independent travel with the personal service of a private driver/guide on this private tour. Visit scenic Pancharevo Lake, with its restaurants and woodland, and Vitosha Mountain, with mineral springs and sweeping views across the city.
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Private Day Trip to the Vitosha Mountain and Pancharevo Lake
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Zip around Sofia’s historic landmarks in a traditional Trabant car on this private 2-hour tour. Learn about life in Bulgaria during the communist era as you pass landmarks such as the National Palace of Culture, the former Headquarters of the Communist Party, the Central Department Store, and the State Archive Agency.
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Sofia Communist History 2-Hour Tour in a Classic Trabant
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Get an in-depth look at the culture, history, and architecture of Sofia on a small-group tour. Get a better understanding of Bulgarian culture (plus free admission) during guided visits at the National History Museum and UNESCO-listed Boyana Church. Round out your day with a comprehensive but leisurely tour of the city center.
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Full Day Sofia Tour
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Discover Bulgarian history and culture away from the crowds on a private 6-hour tour to Koprivshtitsa. Seemingly frozen in time, the town offers a snapshot of 18th and 19th-century Bulgaria with its well-preserved architecture and monuments. Explore the cobblestoned streets with your guide and break for lunch at a riverfront restaurant (at own expense). Round-trip transportation from Plovdiv spares you the headache of navigating public buses in a foreign country.
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Koprivshtitsa - private day tour from Plovdiv
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See two of Bulgaria’s religious treasures and another in Macedonia on this full-day tour from Sofia. Admire Sofia’s Boyana Church, a UNESCO-listed gem famed for its 13th-century frescoes, and then travel to the rural Zemen Monastery, a medieval complex graced with murals and portraits of Bulgarian nobles. Finally, cross into Macedonia to the mountainside Osogovo Monastery, considered one of the country’s most beautiful. Lunch, Boyana and Zemen admission, and Sofia hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia
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Explore Bulgaria's Revolutionary capital of Koprivshtica on this full-day tour from Sofia. With your guide and group, stroll the cobblestone streets and hear about the April Uprising. On the return to Sofia, stop at Chavdar, a reconstruction of a neolithic village.
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Koprivshtica Day Tour from Sofia
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Admire the sights of Sofia by night before dinner and a folklore show on this evening tour. Take a panoramic drive around Bulgaria’s capital to see its illuminated highlights, including the floodlit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Palace of Culture, and more. Then, savor a 3-course Bulgarian dinner complemented with a live folklore show of traditional local music and dance. Dinner, show, air-conditioned transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show
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See two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites in a day—a feat that’s not possible on public transport—when you book this private guided tour, with round-trip hotel transfers from Sofia. First, explore the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s largest Orthodox monastery, with a history going back to the 10th century. Next, visit the Boyana Church, a complex of three churches that include 13th-century Byzantine frescoes.
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Rila Monastery Private Tour
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Visit two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day excursion from Sofia to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery. Spend the morning exploring the Roman ruins in Plovdiv Old Town, then see the gorgeous icons in one of Europe’s oldest Eastern Orthodox monasteries. This 9-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Sofia hotels as well as entrance fees at the Plovdiv Roman Theater, and it’s the perfect introduction to Bulgaria’s rich history and culture.
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Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia
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With its lakes, waterfalls, caves, and forests, Pirin National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site—but it’s hard to reach without your own transport. Skip the hassle of researching routes and join a guide for a scenic hike past three of the beautiful Banderishka Lakes. After lunch (own expense) in Bansko, Bulgaria’s biggest ski resort, take a short walking tour of its historic quarter, then enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Sofia.
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Hiking in Pirin- the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Park with a visit of Bansko
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Get an in-depth exploration of the Bulgarian capital on this full-day tour of Sofia. Set out from your hotel and travel in an air-conditioned minivan. Accompanied by a guide, visit Boyana Church, the National Historical Museum, Pancharevo Lake, and more. Take a walking tour through the city center and learn about Bulgarian history from your guide.
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Sofia full day tour
8 hours
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Visit one of Bulgaria’s oldest towns and biggest waterfalls on this full-day Lovech and Krushunski Falls tour from Sofia. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, explore Lovech, famous for its stone-and-wood Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Uncover traditional Bulgarian culture at the Ethnographical Museum, and see the Hisar Fortress and shop-lined Covered Bridge. Finish at the Krushunski Falls, an oasis of cascades, travertine terraces, pools, and caves. Sofia hotel pickup and drop-off, plus museum and fort admission included.
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One day Tour of Lovech and Krushunski Waterfalls from Sofia
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This private tour of World Heritage–listed Rila Monastery includes a tasting at Medi Valley, a classic winery with locally produced wines. Travel in the comfort of your private vehicle to the country’s largest monastery, where your own personal guide points out 19th-century paintings depicting the Bulgarian Renaissance. Admire the beauty of the Rila mountains en route to the winery, where you’ll sample five different wines and learn more about the region.
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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour
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Take a break from the crowded city streets and discover the best of Bulgarian wine on a 9-hour tour to Melnik. Comfortable transportation collects you from your Sofia hotel and takes you into the sprawling Bulgarian countryside. Upon arrival in Melnik, explore the wine cellar at an 18th-century mansion. After a bit of sightseeing in Rojen, taste some the country's best wine at Villa Melnik.
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Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia
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