More Information about Plovdiv

Plovdiv is not just the venue for the International Trade Fair organized yearly. It is among the country’s largest cities, a place of cultural significance, with an international theater festival, a television festival, and a plethora of concerts and performances.

Bulgaria’s river with the greatest abundance of water, the Maritsa, serves as a natural divide which splits the city into two. In the distance are seen the hills of the Balkan Range, and farther south the Rhodope mountains offer coolness and freshness in summer and a profusion of snow in winter.

The number of antique sights provides occasions for learning about the area’s history, and tourists cannot fail to visit the antique amphitheater, or marvel at the Roman stadium. 

The climate of the Plovdiv area is typical for the central southern parts of Europe, with a clement annual temperature averaging 12.3 degrees Centigrade, slight winds and white snow covering in winter. The city is located in the middle of the country and there are a lot of day trips from Plovdiv running every day. 

During a day trip from Plovdiv you can visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bulgaria as the capital Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo or the Valley of the Roses and the Thracian Kings and the city of Kazanlak. Tour from Plovdiv to Nessebar are also organized as the new highway gives the opportunity to reach the Bulgarian sea coast for less than 3 hours.

If you want to go on a day tour from Plovdiv but don’t want to spend most of the time in the car you can check the day trips from Plovdiv which include less driving: Day tour to Rhodope mountain. (The Marvelous bridges, Bachkovo monastery and Asen’s fortress); Day trip Plovdiv – Sofia, Day trip Plovdiv – Kazanlak; Day tour from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo.

Day Tours from Pamporovo

Vacations in Pamporovo, a great mountain resort, in the Rhodope mountain, are filled with experiences in any season. Winter sports in spellbinding the crisp white environment of Pamporovo are practiced widely, owing to the thick snow cover in winter. In summer, the verdure of the trees and the grandeur of the Snezhanka peak over the resort are equally beautiful. Just walking around, actively engaging in sports in winter or in summer, climbing the peak, sampling local culinary specialties can be just some of the numerous pastimes during stays in Pamporovo.

Smolyan and Chepelare are two towns nearby, linked by public transport. Smolyan has a host of museums, churches, and is the very place to sample unique local gourmet specialties. It is a must to try patatnik, a dish made with potatoes, as well as katmi, which are scrumptious pancakes. Baked beans in a pot is among the most preferred dishes.

We organize day tours from Pamporovo to Plovdiv, the Rhodope mountain or Sofia. Also you can explore Kazanlak and the Rose Valley or Veliko Tarnovo or go on a wine tour from Pamporovo. Just let us know where do you want to go and we will organize the perfect Pamporovo day trip for you and your family.