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Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup

5.0/5 Plovdiv, Sofia from Multi Travel Bulgaria
  • Duration9 hours
  • Max Travelers7 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours

Overview

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district.

Enjoy breathtaking views from Asen’s Fortress, perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains.

Visit the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary.

Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

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What's included

  • Transport with minivan or car

  • Entrance fee to House-Museum Hindliyan, Plovdiv

  • Entrance fee to Asen's fortress

  • Licensed English-speaking guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not included

  • Food and drinks

  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  • Travel time from Sofia to Plovdiv is about 1h and 45 min

  • Explore the 8000-year history of one of the oldest cities in the world Plovdiv. Travel through the ages just in one day.

  • Ruins of the old village and fortress where the ancient city was founded 4000 years BC.

  • The building of the museum was built in 1847 and is a stunning masterpiece from Bulgarian Revival period. The museum keeps one of the biggest collections of Bulgarian cultural heritage.

  • The house of Stepan Hindliyan is one of the few houses in Plovdiv which has preserved its original symmetric design from the Revival period.

  • One of the best preserved ancient Roman theaters. It was built in the 1st century.

  • Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.

  • The fortress played an important role in defending the route from the Aegean Sea to Thrace. It is perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains and reveals breathtaking views.

  • The second largest monastery in Bulgaria with one of the oldest iconostasis in the country and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.

  • Travel time from Bachkovo monastery to Sofia is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

5.0/5 26 reviews
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