Sofia sightseeing tour - the thriving capital of Bulgaria - full day tour from Plovdiv

Sofia is a memorable city with a 7000-year history boasting of some artifacts from the Neolithic period. The first known tribes to settle in Sofia and the valley were the Thracians who established a settlement there in the 7th century BC. Sofia's development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. Three mountain passes lead to the city, which has been key roads since antiquity, connecting the Adriatic Sea and Central Europe with the Black and Aegean Sea. The city is also known for its numerous mineral and thermal springs. On this trip I will show you some of Sofia's popular tourist landmarks like the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, The Ivan Vazov National Theatre, The Russian church - "St. Nikolai", the late Roman Church of St George (4-th century), The Sofia Synagogue - the largest in the Balkans, the Bulgarian Parliament, The Monument to the Tsar Liberator commemorating Alexander II of Russia, the early Byzantine Church of St Sophia (6-th century), etc.

- Plovdiv - Sofia transfer (1 h 45 min) - Sofia sightseeing walking tour (2 h 30 min) - Lunch in a local restaurant (1 h) - Free time (1 h) - Sofia - Plovdiv transfer (1 h 45 min) Some of Sofia's most popular tourist landmarks seen on this walking tour are: - Sofia University - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - largest in Bulgaria - Ivan Vazov National Theatre - The Russian church - "St. Nikolai" - The late Roman Church of Saint George (4-th century) - The Bulgarian Parliament - The Monument to the Tsar Liberator commemorating Alexander II of Russia - The early Byzantine Church of Saint Sophia (6-th century) This tour can be customized to meet your personal preferences.