Full Day Tour: Koprivshtitsa
The road from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa (around 2 hrs drive) follows the southern foothills of the majestic Balkan Mountains providing spectacular views of its snow-capped alpine peaks.
Panoramic pastoral views, coupled with more than numerous colorful Revival-Period houses, make the teeny town of Koprivshtitsa memorable for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Traipse along the narrow cobbled streets for a guided look at some of its most inspirational attractions.
We start the walk at the monumental mausoleum, located on Koprivshtitsa’s central square. It was built in memory of those killed during the 1876 April Uprising. Venture along to the stunning home of the local merchant Nencho Oslekov. We will marvel its ornately painted facade and see how a well-off Bulgarian family lived during the 1850s–1900s. We will visit the homes of symbolist poet Dimcho Debelyanov, the Karavelov family, and revolutionary leaders Todor Kableshkov and Georgi Benkovski. The tour also includes a stop at the famous Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church. Sample some of the local organic dishes such as stomna kebap.
- Take this tour of inspiring landscapes and ultimate cultural discovery
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Walk among over 250 types of architectural masterpieces dating back from the Bulgarian Renaissance Period and discover how Bulgarian merchants lived during the 19-th century
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Be captivated by exceptional natural sights of the Balkan and Sredna Gora Mountains
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Fully enjoy the tranquility of the easy-going life of Koprivshtitsa, where horse or donkey-pulled carts are still commonly used for transport
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Learn about Koprivshtitsa’s turbulent history during the Ottoman yoke
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Enjoy the benefits of a small group tour
What’s included: English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour. Transport in modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air condition, VAT and parking fees;
What’s not included: Food and beverages, personal expenses, entrance fees (approx. 15 euros per person), gratuities.
Credit/debit card or enough cash for the Ethnographic Complex of Damascena entrance fee (15 BGN per person).
Extras: Hotel pick-up costs additional 5/10 Euro per reservation (not per person, depends on the hotel location).
Tour is offered as well with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU).
INTERNET required to download and use.
Meeting point: the parking lot behind the majestic Alexander Nevski Cathedral in central Sofia.
Drop off: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Duration 8 h / Physical difficulty level Easy
1. 09:00 departure time from the parking lot behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral and next to Kvadrat 500 Gallery.2. 11:00 - estimated arrival time in the center of Koprivshtitsa. Guided tour of the historical part of the city.
3. Two hours free time for lunch and shopping or explorations of the area on your own.
4. Heading back to Sofia along a different road.
5. Arrival back to Sofia at Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Koprivshtitsa streets are covered with cobble stones. The tour is not suitable for disabled people. Children between 5 and 12 years old are entitled to a 5 Euro/person discount.
