Private Day Trip from Sofia

Enjoy a Private Day Trip from Sofia with an exclusive guide for you and your travel companions.

Private Day Trip from Sofia

You can choose between two options for a private day trip from Sofia. Select Plovdiv to explore the Ancient Roman Empire, or Rila and Boyana for churches and monasteries.

Plovdiv Day Trip (8 hours)

We will meet at 9 am at St. Alexandar Nevski Cathedral and travel to Plovdiv, with a 2-hour journey during which we will learn about Europe's oldest city.

Upon arrival, our first stop will be the Traciana fort ruins, over thirty centuries old, built in the 8th century BC. The tour continues to Plovdiv's old town to see Renaissance houses and churches, finishing at the Dzhumaya mosque, one of the oldest Ottoman buildings in the Balkans.

Next, we will visit the Ancient Roman ruins in the main square, including the stadium, forum, and theater. To conclude, we will visit Bachkovo monastery, the second largest in Bulgaria, featuring the icon of the Virgin Mary.

The tour will end with a return to Sofia, arriving at 5 pm.

Rila and Boyana Day Trip (7 hours)

We will meet at 9 am at St. Alexandar Nevski Cathedral and travel in a private vehicle to Rila, approximately two hours from Sofia. The guide will share historical insights during the journey.

Our first stop will be the Rila monastery, founded in the 10th century by Saint Ivan of Rila. Here, you will learn about the damage from the 19th-century fire. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch at a restaurant near the Rila river (not included).

Next, we will head to Boyana to visit the Boyana church, noted for its artistic significance and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We will return to Sofia, arriving at 4 pm.

Important Information

Booking a private day trip ensures more personalized service. The tour can be conducted any day of the week, and itineraries can be modified as needed. Large groups can also save money.