Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria with a population of 347,851 people. It is located on the banks of the Maritsa river, 145 km. southeast of the Bulgarian capital Sofia. With its rich and ancient history, Plovdiv is an attractive destination for every visitor to Bulgaria.
One day is not enough to feel Plovdiv in all its beauty and charm, but if you do not have more time, take at least a few hours, you will not regret it.
Here are some tips from us on how to be best prepared for your walk around the European Capital of Culture (for 2019):
Be sure to have a nice camera on hand. You will not want to stop shooting photos around - the really perfect shot is lurking everywhere.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for a long walk, as the city is not small, and you will want to go around most of it. In addition, in the Old Town of Plovdiv the streets are cobbled and you should be prepared for the rocky route.
Get a guidebook. Especially if you travel alone and do not have a professional guide, be sure to get a good guidebook to know which are the most important stops on your tour of Plovdiv.
Be sure to have a bottle of water with you. In Plovdiv it is always a few degrees warmer than the temperature in Sofia. Every sightseeing tour is exhausting, so make sure you have a bottle of water in your bag. Keep in mind that the tap water in Plovdiv is suitable for drinking, so you can refill your bottle during your walk.
Finally, it's nice to have a place to pack all this 'luggage', so get yourself a nice backpack. Think about how much more comfortable you will be if your hands are free and your luggage is balanced on your back. The walk will be easy and pleasant!
For the guests of the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia, it is extremely easy to reach Plovdiv by car on the highway Trakia, by bus or by train - for lovers of romantic, but slowly travel by railways. The journey is about 2 hours and there is plenty of time to walk around the historic city. Many transfers to Plovdiv are organized in Sofia, which you can easily order online and book in advance. Transfers can also pick you up directly from Sofia Airport or your hotel and drop you off right in the center of Plovdiv. In addition, there are a variety of day trips to the ancient city, which are led by professional guides, which guarantees you an unforgettable experience.
Plovdiv is suitable for visiting all year round and awaits you!
Our private and group transfers from Sofia to Plovdiv give you the opportunity to travel safely and on time. You will be picked up from your hotel or from Sofia airport by a comfortable car and in about 2 hours you will be dropped off in Plovdiv. Whether you have a job to do, a business meeting or just traveling for leisure, our transfers are the easiest way to travel from Sofia to Plovdiv. We offer tailor-made offers for destinations all over Bulgaria. Discover them on our website.
This round day transfer is a perfect option for traveling between Sofia and Plovdiv if you have just a quick job to do in the final destination, or you don't need a tourist guide to accompany you on your sightseeing trip. You will be picked up from your hotel and after about 2 hours you will be dropped off in Plovdiv. There you will have up to 4 hours of free time and after that, you will travel back to Sofia. Each additional hour will cost 10 euros more.
