Half dayPrivate tours from Plovdiv with a driver
Plovdiv is a handy base for the Rhodopes and Thrace. Bachkovo Monastery and Asen’s Fortress are half an hour south of the city, Hisarya with its Roman walls about 50 minutes north, and the Wonderful Bridges an hour and a half up a mountain road. Most of these fit into a half-day or full-day trip, and you are back in the Old Town for the evening.
Ready-made tours from Plovdiv
Prices are a guide, per person. Open a tour to see the itinerary stop by stop.
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Driving times are approximate, one way. Two or three places fit into one day.
Bachkovo Monastery
≈ 35 minBulgaria’s second-largest monastery, founded in 1083. Stalls at the gate sell Rhodope honey and herbs.
Asen’s Fortress
≈ 30 minA fortress above Asenovgrad with a 12th–13th century church and a view down the Chepelarska valley.
Perushtitsa
≈ 30 minThe early Christian Red Church and the museum of the April Uprising.
Thracian sanctuary near Brezovo
≈ 45 minA rock sanctuary in the Sredna Gora hills, reached with a short walk.
Hisarya
≈ 50 minRoman Diocletianopolis with its fortress walls and the Camels gate; mineral springs in the town centre.
Starosel
≈ 50 minA Thracian temple-mausoleum and a winery with tastings — an easy half-day combination.
The Wonderful Bridges
≈ 1 h 30 minTwo huge rock arches carved by a river. A 30–40 minute walk, pleasantly cool in summer.
Kazanlak
≈ 1 h 30 minA replica of the Thracian tomb, the Rose Museum and, in late May, rose picking in the Rose Valley.
Koprivshtitsa
≈ 1 h 30 minA 19th-century museum town with dozens of preserved houses; six of them are house-museums on a single ticket.
Pick-up at your address
Your driver waits at the agreed place in Plovdiv — hotel, apartment or station.
No surprises on price
The price is agreed in advance. Fuel, vignettes and parking are included; entrance fees are paid on site.
The right vehicle
Sedan for up to 4, minivan up to 6, minibus up to 8 and coach up to 16, all air-conditioned.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you pick us up in Plovdiv?
At your hotel, apartment or any address in Plovdiv. If you are in a nearby village or resort, just mention it in your inquiry — it is usually no problem.
How long does a tour take?
Half-day tours take about 4–5 hours, full-day tours about 8 hours including sightseeing. We agree the return time in advance.
How much does it cost?
It depends on distance, duration and the vehicle. Ready-made tours from Plovdiv start from €18 per person. For a custom route we send you a final price before you confirm.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Stops for photos, coffee or lunch are included, as long as they do not make the day much longer.
