Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia

Ancient streets, a landmark church, and Bulgarian wine in one nine-hour loop from Sofia

This day trip from Sofia takes you to Plovdiv's Old Town on foot, then to Perushtitsa to see the Red Church, one of Bulgaria's most important Early Christian monuments, and finishes at a winery where you taste wines typical of the region. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on which option you choose at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Plovdiv, Perushtitsa, and winery

• Start in Sofia city
• Walking tour in Plovdiv old town
• Explore Perushtitsa and visit The Red Church
• Taste typical Bulgarian wine

The Experience

The tour leaves Sofia in the morning and heads to Plovdiv, where you walk through the Old Town — a layered landscape of Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Bulgarian architecture built over thousands of years. Your guide leads you through the streets and points out the traces each civilization left behind. The walking pace is steady but not rushed, and the guide handles the history while you take in the layout of the place.

From Plovdiv, the group travels to Perushtitsa, a town that became a symbol of Bulgarian resistance during the Ottoman period. The main stop here is the Red Church, an Early Christian basilica that stands as one of the region's most remarkable architectural monuments. You see the church and learn its significance before heading to the final stop: a winery where you taste wines made in the region, sampling what the area is known for.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sofia bracket the day, so transport from your accommodation is arranged. The whole tour runs nine hours from start to finish. You'll need to choose your guide language — English, Spanish or Italian — when you book, and that determines which guide leads the group.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sofia.
• walking tour through Plovdiv's Old Town with a guide.
• visit to the Red Church in Perushtitsa.
• wine tasting at a regional winery.
• transport by modern vehicle throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by P Group

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine Plovdiv's layered history with a winery visit in one day—the tour handles transport from Sofia, so you avoid driving yourself.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Red Church in Perushtitsa, and why does the tour stop there?

The Red Church is an Early Christian basilica and one of the most remarkable monuments of Early Christian architecture in the region. It became historically significant as a symbol of Bulgarian heroism during Ottoman rule, which is why it's a key stop on this tour.

Do I need to be fit for the walking in Plovdiv's Old Town?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The walking is at a steady pace through the Old Town, and your guide leads you through the streets and explains what you're seeing as you go.

Is the wine tasting included, or do I pay extra at the winery?

Wine tasting is included in the tour price. You'll taste typical Bulgarian wines at a regional winery at the end of the day.

What language will my guide speak?

You choose your guide language when you book: English, Spanish, or Italian. That determines which guide leads your group for the full nine hours.

Does the tour price cover entrance fees to Plovdiv's Old Town and the Red Church?

Entrance fees for the sights visited are not included in the tour price and are paid separately.