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Home/Destinations/Sofia/Plovdiv Day Trips

Plovdiv Day Trips from Sofia

Visit Europe’s oldest city: Plovdiv, with its Roman amphitheatre, cobbled Old Town and colourful revival houses, is one of the continent’s longest continuously inhabited cities. Day trips from Sofia often add Asen’s Fortress and the cliffside Bachkovo Monastery.

164 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
4.6(1,168)·8 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
Sofia
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
4.6(1,011)·8 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
4.5(414)·9 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
Sofia
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
4.8(334)·13 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
4.5(277)·12 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Sofia
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
4.5(204)·10–11 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
Sofia
Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
4.8(182)·9 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery
Sofia
Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery
4.8(120)·8 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
Sofia
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
4.4(87)·10–11 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia
Sofia
Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia
4.9(79)·10–11 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia
4.5(48)·9 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
Sofia
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
4.8(45)·8 hours
from$23/ 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$132/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia
4.6(38)·9 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour
4.6(34)·11 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
5.0(32)·3 hours
from$96/ 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
Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress
Plovdiv
Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress
4.8(26)·3 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
5.0(25)·6–9 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
4.3(23)·8 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup
Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup
4.9(19)·10–11 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia
Bulgaria
The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia
5.0(16)·6–8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia
Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia
4.3(15)·11 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Bulgaria and Serbia in One Day from Sofia
Sofia
Bulgaria and Serbia in One Day from Sofia
4.7(15)·8 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia
Sofia
Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia
4.5(15)·9 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv Walking Tour AudioGuide To Old Town And Roman Landmarks
Plovdiv
Plovdiv Walking Tour AudioGuide To Old Town And Roman Landmarks
4.2(14)·2–3 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha
Plovdiv
A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha
4.6(14)·6–7 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress
Sofia
Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress
4.5(13)·9 hours
from$241/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Sofia with Pickup
Sofia
Plovdiv Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Sofia with Pickup
5.0(10)·7–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Private Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia
Plovdiv
Private Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia
4.6(9)·8 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Belogradchik fortress and Belogradchik rocks tour
Sofia
Belogradchik fortress and Belogradchik rocks tour
4.9(7)·9–10 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
One Day Tour from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv
Sofia
One Day Tour from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv
5.0(7)·10–11 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
3.7(6)·8 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Shipka Memorial Church - private tour from Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Shipka Memorial Church - private tour from Plovdiv
4.7(6)·11h 30min
from$172/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery & Roman Heritage: Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery & Roman Heritage: Day Tour from Sofia
5.0(5)·8–9 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv Morning or Afternoon Half Day tour
Sofia
Plovdiv Morning or Afternoon Half Day tour
4.8(5)·6–7 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Plovdiv, Starosel Temple and an Art Village
Plovdiv
From Sofia: Plovdiv, Starosel Temple and an Art Village
4.3(4)·10 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Private Day Trip to Plovdiv & Optional Wine Tasting
Sofia
From Sofia: Private Day Trip to Plovdiv & Optional Wine Tasting
5.0(3)·8h 30min
from$155/ person
via Viator
Day-Trip to the Stone City of Perperikon from Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Day-Trip to the Stone City of Perperikon from Plovdiv
3.0(2)·5–6 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Private Plovdiv Bachkovo Monastery & Assen's Fortress Day Trip from Sofia
Plovdiv
Private Plovdiv Bachkovo Monastery & Assen's Fortress Day Trip from Sofia
8 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
Sofia
Private Tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
9 hours
from$344/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Plovdiv Old Town and Bachkovo Monastery One-Day Tour
Sofia
From Sofia: Plovdiv Old Town and Bachkovo Monastery One-Day Tour
10–11 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Asen Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery Tour with Wine Tasting
Plovdiv
Asen Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery Tour with Wine Tasting
4h 30min
from$159/ person
via Viator
2-Day Bulgaria Tour: Sofia, Plovdiv & Rila Monastery
Sofia
2-Day Bulgaria Tour: Sofia, Plovdiv & Rila Monastery
2 days
from$183/ person
via Viator
Saeva Dupka Cave and Glozhene Monastery Day Trip from Sofia
Sofia
Saeva Dupka Cave and Glozhene Monastery Day Trip from Sofia
7 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia with Rakia Tasting and Hotel Pickup
Sofia
Plovdiv Day Trip from Sofia with Rakia Tasting and Hotel Pickup
8h 30min
from$46/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Day Trip to Trajan’s Gate Fortress & Kostenets Baths
Sofia
From Sofia: Day Trip to Trajan’s Gate Fortress & Kostenets Baths
8 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator

Plovdiv Day Trips in Sofia — FAQ

Is Plovdiv worth a day trip from Sofia?
Yes — Plovdiv’s Roman amphitheatre, atmospheric Old Town and revival houses make it one of Bulgaria’s most rewarding day trips.
How far is Plovdiv from Sofia?
Plovdiv is around 1.5 to 2 hours from Sofia, easily visited on a full-day tour.
What else can you see on a Plovdiv day trip?
Tours often add Asen’s Fortress and the Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria’s second-largest monastery.

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