Description
Perperikon and Thracian Tombs.Top Day Trips from Plovdiv
Trade Plovdiv’s boulevards for the wild Rhodope Mountains on a deep-dive journey into Thracian and early Balkan history. This day trip pairs the spectacular hilltop ruins of Perperikon with nearby Thracian sanctuaries and tombs such as Tatul. Expect fortress walls, palaces, sacred chambers, mysterious carvings, and frescoes that whisper of one of Europe’s most enigmatic civilizations. If you’re planning your week, see what else is on with our events in Plovdiv.
Why this trip works
Perperikon: The “Stone City” of Thracian kings—fortress ruins, temples, palaces, and sweeping views across the Kardzhali valley.
Thracian Tombs (Tatul sanctuary): Burial sites and sanctuaries carved in stone, with unique frescoes and ritual remains.
Plan at a glance
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Start: 08:00 (hotel pick-up in Plovdiv)
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Duration: 9–10 hours
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Route: Plovdiv → Perperikon (guided visit) → Thracian Tombs (guided visit & photo stops) → Plovdiv drop-off
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Pace: Full-day but efficient—maximum time exploring, minimum idle travel.
What’s included
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Professional guide/driver
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Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Plovdiv)
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Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Not included / pay on site /:
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Perperikon ticket: 14 BGN / €7 adult, 6 BGN / €3 student/senior
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Thracian site ticket: 6 BGN / €3 adult, 3 BGN / €1.50 student/senior
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Meals are not included
Price
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Small-Group /max 12 p/ : 127 BGN / €65 per adult
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Private tour : 469 BGN / € 240
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Looking for more Day Trips from Plovdiv?
Discover sacred art and mountain views on our Bachkovo Monastery & Assen’s Fortress tour, or explore the layers of history with the Plovdiv Old Town walking tour.
