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

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.

Itinerary

1. Plovdiv · 1 h 45 min

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

2. Plovdiv Old Town · 1 h

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

3. Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe · 20 min

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

4. Ethnographic Museum · 15 min

   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.

5. House-Museum Hindlian · 20 min

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

6. Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis · 20 min

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

7. Kapana · 1 h

   Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.

8. Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress) · 30 min

   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.

9. Bachkovo Monastery · 30 min

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

10. Sofia · 2 h 20 min

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

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

Meeting point

Start time

08:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (0–12)
• Adult (13–120)

Options

• Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickupfrom €68

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• 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.