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15 Best Plovdiv Day Trips from Sofia

Plovdiv sits two hours from Sofia, and these day trips make the case for going. People have lived on its hills for some six thousand years, longer than Rome or Athens, and the Roman theatre still stages concerts. Most tours pair the Old Town with Kapana, the arts quarter.

2.From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Town Full-Day Trip

Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with a full-day tour from Sofia covering the UNESCO Rila Monastery and vibrant Plovdiv, with flexible self-guided exploration and scenic transfers.

★ 4.8

“This was a fantastic way to see both Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Philip our guide was excellent and the whole trip felt very well organised. We had a great time and would highly recommend.”

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3.From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress

Discover Bulgaria's charm on a full-day guided tour from Sofia to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress, featuring historical sights, free time, and stunning views.

★ 4.7

“This is a more smaller and on your own trip compared to a huge bus tour hence the higher cost but it was worth it Note: bring cash for Asens Fortress!!! you will need to pay for Asens fortress 8bgn and also a museum in…”

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4.Plovdiv- Shuttle Day Tour From Sofia

Curious about the cultural tapestry of Bulgaria's past and present?

★ 4.5

“Tuni was a great guide, giving a lot of information and helpful tips! The tour started on time and since we were only 7 people, the guide took a small traveller van and was flexible with the plan.”

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5.From Sofia: Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

Discover Bulgaria's highlights on a guided day trip from Sofia, exploring Plovdiv’s ancient sites, Asen’s Fortress, and the stunning Bachkovo Monastery with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Laura, our tour guide was excellent both as a guide and as a driver. She gave us good information about each place, ample time to see the monuments and accommodated the break requests. We asked her to drop at a different location and she even…”

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6.From Sofia: Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa 11-hour Day Tour

Explore Bulgaria's ancient charm on this full-day tour from Sofia, visiting Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa with expert guides, stunning sights, and cultural gems.

★ 4.6

“Maria was a great guide. She talked so entusiastically about Bulgária, its culture, people, history, traditions that it was impossible not to fall in love with the country. Loved her lesson!”

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7.Plovdiv Full Day Tour From Sofia

Wander through the ancient streets of Plovdiv on a full day tour from Sofia, unraveling secrets of a city that holds captivating stories at every turn.

★ 4.5

“This is an average trip. The place has some interesting things but not an exciting town. There is lot of history spread around. Be prepared with comfortable shoes.”

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9.Small Group Tour to Plovdiv, Asens Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

Delve into the captivating history and cultural wonders of Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery on this immersive small group tour...

★ 5.0

“An amazing day out seeing sensational cultural sites near Sofia, Bulgaria with Krisi. Krisi picked us up on time for our small group tour, was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and a great driver, and our day trip exceeded expectations.”

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10.Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day

Discover Bulgaria’s highlights with this one-day tour to Plovdiv and Rila Monastery, featuring private transport, expert guides, and authentic sights.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed Plovdiv and the Rila Monastry. Both are must sees when you are in Bulgaria. In retrospect we don't find the combination of these two tours in one day convenient because there is too little time to look around, no time for lunch, and…”

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11.From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip

Wander through Bulgaria's rich history and vibrant culture on the 'From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip' - an adventure that will leave you craving more.

★ 4.5

“Very nice trip. Rila and Plowdiv was a great combination. Excellent for people who want to get the most out of it in a short period of time. Semi guided so you'll get driven to the places but you still can explore them yourself. Our…”

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15.Private Day Trip to Plovdiv From Sofia

Observe the wonders of Plovdiv on a private day trip from Sofia, where ancient history and vibrant culture await - a journey not to be missed!

★ 4.5

“Plovdiv is a must see when visiting Bulgaria. Simon, my guide, was so knowledgeable on all the history of this beautiful town. Don’t forget to whisper your wish in Milyo’s ear!”

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5.0Plovdiv, Asens Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery Small Group Tour With Pickup9 to 10 hours (approx.)$94.82 5.0Transfer Sofia Airport/City to Plovdiv With a Sedan 3+11 to 2 hours (approx.)$114.02 4.5Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery Tour From Sofia9 hours (approx.)$150.37 4.5Plovdiv and Thracia Valley With Wine Tasting10 hours (approx.)$174.22 5.0From Sofia: Plovdiv Day Tour with Transfer1 day$67 4.9From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Self-Guided Trip13 hours$104 4.5Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asens Fortress$207.70 4.5Full Day Tour to Plovdiv – From Sofia9 hours (approx.)$174.60 5.0Private Tour From Sofia to Plovdiv8 hours (approx.)$156.53 4.8Plovdiv and Bachkovo: Private Full-Day Tour from Sofia9 hours$206 4.0Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv in English$34.39 5.0Plovdiv Full-Day Small-Group Tour From Sofia With Pickup7 to 8 hours (approx.)$66.23 5.0Private Transfer From Sofia to Plovdiv or Vice Versa1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$164.96 5.0Adventure Tour to Plovdiv and Rhodope Mountain11 hours (approx.)$118.96 4.7From Plovdiv to Sofia: Koprivshtitsa half-day tour5 hours$17 5.0One Day Tour From Sofia to Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv10 to 11 hours (approx.)$210.28 4.5Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip With Wine Tasting From Sofia9 hours (approx.)$172.76 5.0Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery9 hours (approx.)$207.01 5.0Highlights of Bulgaria: Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery$80.29 5.0From Sofia: Day Tour of Plovdiv with Roman Theater Ticket8 hours$164 5.0Day Tour to Ancient Plovdiv, Starosel and Hisarya With SPA8 to 10 hours (approx.)$164.50 5.0Plovdiv Morning Half Day tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$57.96 5.0The Oldest European City – Plovdiv With Audio Guide$52.09 5.0Plovdiv-History and Craft Beer Small Group Tour$104.18