Discover From Veliko Tarnovo: Plovdiv Guided Day Trip in Veliko Tarnovo, Greece - A unique experience

Discover Plovdiv’s soul! This tour blends ancient Roman ruins with charming Bulgarian mansions and the artistic energy of Kapana. Explore the world’s oldest living city and experience a unique cultural journey through time.

Things to do From Veliko Tarnovo: Plovdiv Guided Day Trip

Plovdiv, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, has roots dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, evolving from Neolithic settlements into Thracian and later Roman urban centers with monumental buildings, wide streets, and public baths. Today, the city’s layers of history are still visible. The Ancient Roman Theater, among the best-preserved globally, still hosts performances, while the Roman Stadium lies partially uncovered beneath the modern pedestrian street. The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis showcases intricate early Christian mosaics, reflecting Late Antique art. Plovdiv’s Old Town is filled with beautiful Bulgarian Revival houses, many hosting museums like the Regional Ethnographic Museum, displaying traditional costumes, crafts, and instruments. Kapana, the creative district, offers cafés, galleries, and artisan shops, blending modern culture with historical charm. Through Byzantine, Ottoman, and National Revival periods, Plovdiv has preserved its rich, layered identity, combining ancient ruins, Revival architecture, and bohemian energy into an unforgettable city experience.

Included

Nebet Tepe

Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis

The Bishop's Basilica (Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis)

Private Tour for up to 4 persons

Professional Local Guide

Walking tour in Plovdiv

Transport with a comfortable car

Meeting point

Monument of Mother Bulgaria