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Home/Destinations/Plovdiv/Plovdiv in 3 days
3 days · Plovdiv itinerary

Plovdiv in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Plovdiv lets you explore central Bulgaria. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Plovdiv — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & Roman
  2. 2Day 2: Bachkovo & Rhodopes
  3. 3Day 3: Rose & Thracian Valley
  4. 4Bulgarian heartland

Day 1: the city

Explore the Old Town, Roman theatre and a food tour.

Day 2: Bachkovo & Rhodopes

Day trip to the monastery, fortress and Wonderful Bridges.

Day 3: Rose & Thracian Valley

Discover the Rose Valley and royal Thracian tombs.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Plovdiv — prices per person.

Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv
5.0(35)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup
Sofia
Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup
5.0(27)·9–10 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View
Plovdiv
E-Motorcycle Tour in Rhodope Mountains to a Beautiful Canyon View
5.0(26)·3–5 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv Self-Guided Walking Tour: Roman Ruins & Old Town
Plovdiv
Plovdiv Self-Guided Walking Tour: Roman Ruins & Old Town
1h 30min–2h
from$8/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Mushroom Foraging & Wild Food Experience with Dobrin
Sofia
From Sofia: Mushroom Foraging & Wild Food Experience with Dobrin
5.0(23)·4 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
5.0(41)·7 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour
Sofia
From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour
5.0(13)·11 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Sofia Wine Walk
Sofia
Sofia Wine Walk
5.0(20)·2h–2h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator

Plovdiv in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Plovdiv?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, the Bachkovo Monastery and Rhodope Mountains on day two, and the Rose Valley and Thracian tombs on day three, using Plovdiv as a base for central Bulgaria.
What is the best day trip from Plovdiv for 3 days?
The Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress are the easiest, the Wonderful Bridges the most scenic, and the Rose Valley with its Thracian tombs the most fascinating; together they showcase central Bulgaria.
How do I plan a 3-day Plovdiv itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Bachkovo and the Rhodopes, and day three in the Rose and Thracian Valley, booking the day trips ahead in summer.

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