Bulgaria

Plovdiv

One of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with a Roman theatre still in use and a crafts quarter, Kapana, turned into the city's best place to eat and drink.

Routes through Plovdiv

Sofia → Plovdiv

Sofia to Plovdiv: five days, two Bulgarian cities and Rila Monastery

Mineral springs and a mountain at the edge of the capital, a day at Bulgaria's most famous monastery, then two days among Roman ruins and the crafts quarter of Plovdiv.

Duration
5–6 days
Budget
€230–350 per person
Best season
Apr–Oct
  • history
  • mountains
  • food
  • architecture