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Exclusive Day Trip at Sofia Plovdiv Boyana Church
Visit the Old Town of Plovdiv - a unique city within the city of Plovdiv with its own rhythm and lifestyle
Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Visit the Old Town of Plovdiv - a unique city within the city of Plovdiv with its own rhythm and lifestyle
Visit the Old Town of Plovdiv - a unique city within the city of Plovdiv with its own rhythm and lifestyle

Exclusive Day Trip - Sofia - Plovdiv - Boyana Church

By Sofia Social Adventures
Price is S$333 per adult
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Features
  • 7h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This is truly a spectacular, exclusive day tour, visiting some of the “must-see” UNESCO Heritage sites in Bulgaria: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Ancient City of Plovdiv, and Boyana Church!

You will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and then going by luxury SUV to the ancient city of Plovdiv, one of the oldest centers of European civilisation. You will have the unique opportunity to explore the hidden treasures of the city with a professional guide on a two-hour walking tour. We will have lunch at a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant. Next stop will be another UNESCO heritage site, about 900 years old: Boyana Church.

You will see and learn a lot about Bulgarian history and culture!

Activity location

  • St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    • Aleksander Nevski Square,
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
    • ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Exclusive Day Trip - Sofia - Plovdiv - Boyana Church
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 45 minutes7h 45m7h 45m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$333.45 x 1 AdultS$333.45
Total
Price is S$333.45

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxury SUV Audi Q7 with ultra fast WiFi
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate pick up from any location is possible with advance notice and will be charged additionally!

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.
Plovdiv
  • 2h
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is one of the oldest cities in Europe – the beginning of its history dates back to 4,000 years BC.
Община Пловдив
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The 100-year old building of the Plovdiv City Hall is one of the most beautiful in the city centre. In the past, it used to house a jail in its basement, while nowadays it is used for administrative purposes only. There are magnolia trees in front of it with a small fountain.
Statue of Milyo the Crazy
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The sculpture was made in memoriam of Milyo The Crazy – Plovdiv’s joker who was mentally unstable. People still remember him and he has become a symbol of the city’s spirit. You can whisper your dreams and true desires to Milyo and hopefully they will become true.
Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Stadium of Philippopolis was the ancient Roman stadium of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv), built in the 2nd century AD, during the Roman imperial period. It is among the largest and best preserved buildings from the time of the Roman Empire in the Balkan peninsula. At the time the stadium was built, Philippopolis was the capital of the Roman province of Thracia.
Djumaya Mosque
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Dzhumaya Mosque is the main Muslim temple in Plovdiv. Its Turkish name is Hüdavendigâr Camii or Cuma Camii. The mosque is located in the centre of Plovdiv and was built in the place of Sveta Petka Tarnovska Cathedral Church soon after the town was conquered by the Ottoman army (1363 – 1364). During the reign of Sultan Murad II (1421 – 1451) the old building was demolished and replaced by the modern-day mosque. It was called Ulu Dzhumaya Mosque.
Kapana
  • 15m
As Bulgaria’s first dedicated creative district, Kapana is a charming arts and cultural destination where cobblestone streets give way to restored buildings with art galleries and speciality shops. Patrons flock to pavement patios at an array of bakeries, diverse eateries and gastropubs that serve everything from classic regional eats to French cuisine.
Plovdiv Old Town
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Old Town of Plovdiv is a unique city within the city of Plovdiv with its own rhythm and lifestyle. The architectural reserve features archaeological sites, museums, art galleries, old houses and public buildings, religious temples, cafes and restaurants, romantic courtyards and picturesque cobblestone streets. The Old Plovdiv is a popular venue for concerts and exhibitions, casual and business meetings, sightseeing or just strolling around.
Ethnographic Museum
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Established to delight the eye, Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic museum has always been opened for those who are eager to learn and seek knowledge. The museum houses over 60 000 artefacts which mostly relate to the traditions of Plovdiv city population and its cultural and economic environment as well. The most significant ones among the collections are those of copper utensils, pottery, ancient weapons, shepherd’s wood-carving, adornments and religious items; point lace and knitted lace, costumes from all the Bulgarian ethnic territory; musical instruments and urban interior.
Statue of Sašo "Sladura" Nikolov
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Alexander Georgiev Nikolov, nicknamed Sasho Sladura (the cute one), is a famous Bulgarian jazz musician. Although he became an emblematic figure for Sofia and Plovdiv, the musician was actually born in Pleven on September 15, 1917. His father, Eng. Georgi Nikolov, was one of the founders of Boris's Garden, and his mother was Czech - the daughter of a manager of a large Czech castle. From Pleven the family moved to Plovdiv, where the father was appointed director of Simeon's Garden in the city centre. Alexander graduated from an Italian school in Plovdiv, the St. Augustine French College in Plovdiv and then studied music at the Prague Conservatory.
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city centre of modern Plovdiv, Bulgaria, once the ancient city of Philippopolis. It was constructed in the 1st century AD, probably during the reign of Domitian.
Smokini
  • 1h
Smokini restaurant blends inspiring dishes from around the globe with traditional Bulgarian recipes. Lunch is not included in the tour price!
Vitosha Mountain
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Vitosha, the ancient Scomius or Scombrus, is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Vitosha is one of the symbols of Sofia and the closest site for hiking, alpinism and skiing.
Boyana Church
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in the Boyana quarter. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    • Aleksander Nevski Square,
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPatriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
    • ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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