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

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

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Meravigliosi ponti-Monastero di Bachkovo-Fortezza di Assen - tour di un giorno da Plovdiv

Monastero di Bachkovo e Fortezza di Asen - tour di un giorno da Plovdiv

Tour per piccoli gruppi a Plovdiv, alla fortezza di Asen e al monastero di Bachkovo

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da$87/ persona

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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.

Plovdiv in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: the city

Day 2: Bachkovo & Rhodopes

Day 3: Rose & Thracian Valley

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Plovdiv in 3 days — FAQ

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