Koprivshtitsa Private Tour

59 € / per person

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Your Koprivshtitsa Private Tour

Discover the heart of Bulgaria with our Koprivshtitsa Private tour through history and stunning landscapes. Begin with a scenic drive through the Balkan range, passing meadows, forests, and charming villages. Explore 19th-century house-museums that reveal the late Ottoman period, the Bulgarian Revival, and the Revolution against the Turks, along with a visit to a beautiful church.

Enjoy a delightful lunch at a local tavern, with the option to dine outdoors if the weather is right. Then, step back in time at the Topolnitsa Neolithic Archaeological Park, where you’ll explore reconstructed prehistoric homes and enjoy breathtaking mountain views.

End your day with a relaxed return to Sofia, filled with memories of Bulgaria’s rich culture and natural beauty. Book your tour today for an unforgettable experience!

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 9:00 h
End: 18:00 h

Accessibility:

Very limited access

Driving time:

4 h approximately

Recommended period:

All year round, only 3 houses are open on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Important:

Comfortable shoes (cobblestone streets)

Overview

Itinerary

Itinerary for Koprivshtitsa Private Tour

9:00 We start this relaxed tour with a 2-hour scenic drive along the Balkan range – pastures, meadows, forests and small towns.
11:00 – 13:00 We will visit 3-4 house-museums, where you will be let through the 19th century late Ottoman period and the Bulgarian Revival, preparation of the Revolution against the Turks and life of Bulgarian ordinary people. We will also see the beautiful church before we have lunch in some local tavern, if the weather permits we will sit outside.
15:00 We start our journey back to Sofia and on the way you will enrich your knowledge with a quick visit of Topolnitsa neolithic archaeological park near the scenic village of Chavdar. This remarkable park includes several houses rebuilt in the pre-historic style (7th millennium BC) and shows the life of people from this era. The view from the complex is astonishing with the surrounding mountains.
18:00 Arrival back in Sofia.

More details

Koprivshtitsa Overview

Koprivshtitsa (from the Bulgarian word kopriva, meaning “nettle”) is a historic town in Sofia Province, central Bulgaria, lying on the Topolnitsa River among the Sredna Gora mountains. It was the heart of the April Uprising in 1876 and is known for its authentic Bulgarian architecture and for its folk music festivals. Koprivshtitsa is one of the charming historic Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19th century.

The town is huddled in the mountain folds 120 km east of Sofia. The town boasts 383 architectural monuments from the period, most of them restored to their original appearance. Collections of ethnographic treasures, old weapons, National Revival works of art, fine fretwork, household weaves and embroidery, national costumes and typical Bulgarian jewelry have also been preserved. It was here that the first shot of the April Uprising against the Ottoman Occupation was fired in 1876.

Activity map

Departure point

Departure point for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation within Sofia city limits. You will be notified for the exact pick up time from our agents approximately 2 days before your tour.