Exclusive Day Trip - Sofia - Plovdiv - Boyana Church

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1. Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.

   20 minAdmission included

2. 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.

   2 h

3. The 100-year old building of the Plovdiv City Hall is one of the most beautiful in the city center. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

4. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

5. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

6. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

7. 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 specialty shops. Patrons flock to sidewalk patios at an array of bakeries, diverse eateries and gastropubs that serve everything from classic regional eats to French cuisine.

   15 min

8. 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.

   15 minAdmission included

9. 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 artifacts 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.

   15 minAdmission included

10. The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city center of modern Plovdiv, Bulgaria, once the ancient city of Philippopolis. It was constructed in the 1st century AD, probably during the reign of Domitian.

    15 minAdmission included

11. Smokini restaurant blends inspiring dishes from around the globe with traditional Bulgarian recipes. Lunch is not included in the tour price!

    1 h

12. 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.

    1 hAdmission included

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How it compares in Sofia

• Its from-price is 159% above the median of the 174 day trips we list in Sofia.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 96 of 174.

About Sofia

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, lies below Vitosha mountain, mixing Roman ruins, golden-domed churches, mineral springs and a busy café culture.

Sofia sits in a high basin at the foot of Mount Vitosha, and its centre layers Roman Serdica, Orthodox Bulgaria and the Ottoman and Soviet eras. The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, completed in the early twentieth century, is the city's best-known building. Close by are the fourth-century rotunda of St George, the Banya Bashi Mosque and the remains of Roman streets that show through glass in the metro stations.

Top-ranked sights in Sofia: Rila Monastery, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

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