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From Sofia: Koprivshtitsa and the land of the past

Location Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$129.50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join us in this adventure to feel the past!  We’ll show you three different historical periods in the Bulgarian lands – The neolithic age, Late Antiquity, and the Bulgarian Revival (18-19 century). That’s why we call this tour our time machine.
In this trip, you will see how the people came and started living in the Balkan peninsula, how Christianity spread in the 4th century and how Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence.
Come to the place where the time stops.
From Sofia: Koprivshtitsa and the land of the past
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Professional guide/driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

  • The tour will start with the village Chavdar, where was the Neolithic settlement, made 7000 years ago. You will see their tools, how they made their houses, and how was their everyday life.
  • Koprivshtitsa
    Later we’ll stop in Koprivshtitsa – a hidden gem in Sredna Gora mountain. A lot of famous Bulgarians were born here – Bulgarians that they changed the history. The biggest uprising against the Ottoman empire started from here, a final step to the dreams of Bulgarians – the freedom. We’ll see some of the houses, very well preserved from the 19th century, and the Runny rocks, where is the monument of Benkovski, one of the commanders of the April uprising. Free time to enjoy of the Bulgarian cuisine to taste the hangover soup or fried bread with the Bulgarian spice – colorful salt.
  • Oslekov's House
    House from the XIXth century.
  • Dimcho Debelyanov House
    House from the XIXth century.
  • Todor Kableshkov House Museum
    House from the XIXth century.
  • Lyutov House Museum
    House from the XIXth century.
  • Georgi Benkovski Monument
    A panoramic view of the town Koprivstitsa.
  • Lyuben Karavelov Museum
    House from the XIXth century.
  • Georgi Benkovski House Museum
    House from the XIXth century.
  • Pirdop
    The end of the tour will be with the Elenska basilica – ruins of a temple, dated in the century when Christianity became the official religion in the Roman empire.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    From Sofia: Koprivshtitsa and the land of the past

    Location Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
    $129.50
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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