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Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia

Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Bulgarian customs and culture, and discover a pace of life far removed from the busy capital on this 8-hour history, spa and wine tour from Sofia. Follow your guide through Koprivshtitsa and admire the town’s 19th-century Bulgarian Revival architecture. Learn of the role the locals played in the struggle against Ottoman rule during the 1876 uprising, and gain insight into the town’s rich heritage. Head through the Rose Valley to the Thracian Temple of Starosel. Visit a local winery and spa, then return in comfort to Sofia.
  • 8-hour history, spa and wine tour from Sofia
  • Marvel at 19th-century Bulgarian Revival architecture in the town of Koprivshtitsa
  • Learn of the town’s famous uprising against Ottoman rule in 1876
  • Delve deep into the Rose Valley and enjoy fine views over the Bulgarian countryside
  • Visit the Thracian Temple of Starosel, and a local winery and spa
  • Tour includes round-trip travel from your Sofia hotel

What's Included

  • Professional guide with a flexible starting time (if the privately-guided tour is chosen)
  • Transport by private vehicle (if the privately-guided tour is chosen)
  • Pick up and drop off (if the privately-guided tour is chosen)
  • All entrance fees + wine tasting + spa
  • E-guide with all info and logistics
  • Choice between a privately-guided or self-guided tour
  • Personal expenses and insurance

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

  • 2077 Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria

    In front of the municipality

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Starosel

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Thracian Temple Complex Starosel

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Koprivshtitsa

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

4

Todor Kableshkov House Museum

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Dimcho Debelyanov House

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

6

Georgi Benkovski House Museum

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

7

Oslekov's House

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

8

Lyutov House Museum

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

9

Lyuben Karavelov Museum

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

10

Parva Pushka

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

11

Palaveevi's House Gallery

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Riverside Park "Topolnitsa"

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Could operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The guide Lubin was really good...

Margaret G, Jun 2016
The guide Lubin was really good. Lots of info, beautiful sights, good food recommendations. We had a great time. The winery tasting room was spectacular!

From $118.42

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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