Long weekend in Plovdiv- European capital of Culture (Oct. Thursday-Sunday 2026

**Unearth the wonders of the 6th oldest city in the world, Plovdiv. Plovdiv has over 8000 years of ample history! It is a lively cultural and educational hub with exciting gastronomy and was the European City Of Culture 2019.** **RETURN FLIGHT CURRENTLY £68** [15th-18th October 2026](https://www.meetup.com/45-not-grumpy/events/315197071/?slug=45-not-grumpy&eventId=315197071) HISTORY AND WINE IN OLD PLOVDIV Plovdiv is situated in the heart of Bulgaria, surrounded by mighty pine-forest-covered mountains and breathtaking nature. The city has preserved extremely valuable cultural monuments from the Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Bulgarian Renaissance coexisting in harmony with contemporary culture. A TRANQUIL CULTURAL CENTRE This is an inspiring and magical setting to reconnect with yourself, find some tranquillity and soak up the local culture. ANCIENT WINE TERROIRS The area is one of the oldest wine terroirs in the world. The research and restoration of archaeological monuments in the region are some of the causes we support because we think that we, as Bulgarians, should be proud to be the heirs of such ancient history, and must do our best to preserve the cultural legacy and popularise it in the country and worldwide. During our stay you will have the chance to visit secret location spots, off the beaten track. Your local host will give loads of details and information about the best restaurants to dine in and sight you could explore in your free time.