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Plovdiv, Starosel & Staro Zhelezare from Plovdiv

4.8(16)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy Traventuria
Plovdiv, Starosel & Staro Zhelezare from Plovdiv

About this activity

Start in Plovdiv’s Old Town to admire 19th-century mansions like Hindliyan House. Visit the 1st-century Roman Theatre for views of the Rhodope Mountains, then climb to Nebet Tepe's 6,000-year-old Thracian ruins. Next, dive into the Kapana art district for lunch among trendy cafes and craft beer bars.

Leave the city for the Starosel Cult Complex to step inside a 5th-century BC Thracian stone tomb. Finish in Staro Zhelezare, a quirky village where murals feature local grandmas alongside world icons.

Admission fees are not included

What's included

  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Driver
  • ✓Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
  • ✓Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Tickets to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Starosel Temple (Approx. €4.00 per person for each site, payable locally).
  • ✕Smartphones and headphones (Required for Audio App options).

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point for the departure to Starosel and Staro Zhelezare is at the bus stop in front of the hotel Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium.
  • IMPORTANT: The meeting point next in Plovdvi Old Town, in front of the Eastern Gate | GPS coordinates: 42°08'55.7"N 24°45'21.1"E | Please, be there 15 min. in advance!

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for children under the age of 6 years.
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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