Thracian Temple of Starosel - Private Day Tour
1 day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria
Our adventure starts at 09:00 am. We’ll take you from your hotel or the apartment where you stay.
Then we head to Starosel village and after 50 min drive, we’ll arrive there.
In Starosel we will:
- Visit of “Chetinyova mogila” tomb – one of the biggest mounds in Bulgaria. The open facility is not a traditional tomb, but a temple-tomb. It dates from V-VI century BC and is believed to be the tomb of the Thracian ruler – Sitalkes. Other than burials in the facility were initiated custom rituals related to the Thracian cult and believes – secret Orphic mysteries and rituals which were done in order to uplift the dead person’s soul into the arms of God.
- Wine tour and wine tasting in Starosel Winery – optional
- Free time for lunch in Starosel estate
- On the way back shortstop in Hisaria town – Roman ruins of Diocletianopolis city – Antique Roman city, built in the 1st century AD when Thrace was conquered by the Roman Empire.
Expected arrival time in Plovdiv – 5:00 pm
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria
Our adventure starts at 09:00 am. We’ll take you from your hotel or the apartment where you stay.
Then we head to Starosel village and after 50 min drive, we’ll arrive there.
In Starosel we will:
- Visit of “Chetinyova mogila” tomb – one of the biggest mounds in Bulgaria. The open facility is not a traditional tomb, but a temple-tomb. It dates from V-VI century BC and is believed to be the tomb of the Thracian ruler – Sitalkes. Other than burials in the facility were initiated custom rituals related to the Thracian cult and believes – secret Orphic mysteries and rituals which were done in order to uplift the dead person’s soul into the arms of God.
- Wine tour and wine tasting in Starosel Winery – optional
- Free time for lunch in Starosel estate
- On the way back shortstop in Hisaria town – Roman ruins of Diocletianopolis city – Antique Roman city, built in the 1st century AD when Thrace was conquered by the Roman Empire.
Expected arrival time in Plovdiv – 5:00 pm
Included
- Transport in a modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air conditioning
- Entrance fee for “Chetinyova mogila” tomb
- Visit Hisaria town and Roman ruins of Diocletianopolis city
- English speaking tripvam driver – guide
Not included
- Personal expenditures
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and beverages
- Wine tour and wine tasting of 5 wines – 19 leva (10 euro) per person
- Insurance (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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