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Private Tour to Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers7 people
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
Overview
Take our Private Tour to Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery!
Knowing the best spots to experience Bulgaria’s rich and varied cultural heritage can be tricky for visitors on limited time in the capital. Tick off Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery in just 1 day on a small-group tour from Sofia. Save time with seamless round-trip transfer between landmarks, and learn about their Roman, Ottoman, and modern history from your professional guide.
Leave us the details and we’ll take you on an extraordinary adventure that creates memories that stand the test of time!
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What's included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Professional local guide in Sofia
Pick-up and drop-off in the city center or hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not included
Lunch
Itinerary
Plovdiv is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The city has cultural and economic significance both in the past and in the present due to its strategic location. Pieces of evidence of its millennial history can be found all over the place u2013 from the Roman Theatre to the Ottoman mosques. This is the reason why Plovdiv is one of the most charming sights in Bulgaria- wherever you look you will find history, a legend from a different period, traces of glorious past and at the same time, itu2019s a pleasure to see how vivid is it still and how it continues to develop and writes its new history. There we will visit the highlights u2013 the Roman Theatre, the Roman Stadium, and have a walk in the Old Town with typical for the Revival Period house museums and narrow cobblestone streets. Afterward, we will have lunch.
When we are done with our traditional Bulgarian lunch, we will head towards the final destination of the tour u2013 Asenova Fortress (approx. 25 min drive from Plovdiv). Asen's Fortress is situated on the top of a cliff in Rodopi Mountain, at approx. 20 km distance from Plovdiv. It is a Medieval fortress with a rich history and breathtaking view.
After feasting our eyes on the beauties of nature, we will drive to the Bachkovo monastery. This is the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria and one of the oldest. It was established in the late XI century by a man for Georgia. The monastery later became part of the Bulgarian church. It suffered a lot from the turbulence of the time and keeps a lot of history and drama.
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.