Day Trips from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa

Bulgaria’s unique attractions span thousands of years, but visitors without their own transportation risk missing out on some of the country’s most interesting sites. Visit a hand-picked selection of three destinations during this full-day private tour from Sofia. Get a chance to photograph the Communist-era monument of Buzludzha, learn about the Balkan Peninsula’s ancient history at the Tomb of Seuthes III, and explore the historic town of Koprivshtitsa on foot.

Get out of Sofia and learn about rose oil on this guided tour. Visit the Valley of the Roses, a center of rose oil production before continuing on to the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak to learn about its history from your guide. Admire the architecture at the 19th-century Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ. It is important to note that rose blooms can only be seen from mid-May to mid-June.

This day tour of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa from Sophia saves you the headache of renting a car and navigating Bulgaria’s roads on your own. Your transportation and itinerary are taken care of, and you'll discover the highlights of both cities. Discover the influences of the Romans, Thracians, and Byzantines as you walk through Plovdiv, and see the homes of some of Koprivshtitsa's most famous residents.

Sredna Gora is a mountain range in the main center of Bulgaria. The mountain is rich with copper ores and gold mines, that’s the people came and started living in the 4-th millennium B.C. In this trip, you’ll see the gold of Thracians, megalithic sanctuaries from the Copper age and how Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence.

Discover over 7,000 years of Bulgarian history in a single day on a private tour from Sofia to Chavdar and Koprivshtitsa. Perfect for history lovers and travelers who want to get off the beaten path, this immersive adventure covers the country's Neolithic Age, Late Antiquity, and the Bulgarian Revival. The robust itinerary includes visits to a Neolithic settlement, Elenska Basilica, and numerous historic houses.