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Private Day Trip from Sofia

Enjoy a Private Day Trip from Sofia with an exclusive guide just for you and your travel companions. Discover the oldest city in Europe or wander around Rila and Bayona. Private Day Trip from Sofia.

  • 7 - 8 hours
  • 8/10 | 9 reviews

Enjoy a Private Day Trip from Sofia with an exclusive guide just for you and your travel companions. Discover the oldest city in Europe or wander around Rila and Bayona.

Private Day Trip from Sofia

You can choose between two options for a private day trip from Sofia: Plovdiv for a glimpse into the Ancient Roman Empire or Rila and Boyana for an experience of churches and monasteries.

Plovdiv Day Trip (8 hours)

At 9 am, we'll meet at the St. Alexandar Nevski Cathedral and head southeast to Plovdiv. The 2-hour journey includes insights about Europe’s oldest city.

In Plovdiv, the first stop will be the Traciana fort ruins, dating back to the 8th century BC. The tour will then proceed to Plovdiv's old town to see its Renaissance houses and churches, concluding at the Dzhumaya mosque, one of the oldest Ottoman structures in the Balkans.

Next, visit the Ancient Roman Empire ruins, including the stadium, forum, and theatre. The day ends with a visit to the Bachkovo monastery, known for the beautiful icon of the Virgin Mary, before returning to Sofia by 5 pm.

Rila and Boyana Day Trip (7 hours)

At 9 am, we’ll meet at St. Alexandar Nevski Cathedral and drive privately to Rila, about two hours from Sofia. A guide will share historical insights along the way.

The first stop will be the Rila monastery, founded in the 10th century by Saint Ivan of Rila. After exploring the site and learning about its history, lunch will be provided at a restaurant by the Rila river (not included).

Next, we’ll head to Boyana to visit the Boyana church, renowned for its artistic significance and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit, we will return to Sofia, arriving at 4 pm.

Important Information

By booking a private day trip, you will benefit from personalized service, flexible itineraries, and potential savings for larger groups. Tours can be conducted any day of the week.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Private vehicle transport
  • Private and exclusive tour

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Brasnarnitsata, Ulitsa 11-ti avgust, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

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