Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

During this day tour, you will be able to visit one of the must-see places in Bulgaria, not surprisingly elected European Capital of Culture for 2019, as well as two of the highlights in the region - Asen's fortress and Bachkovo Monastery

Itinerary

1. Plovdiv Old Town · 3 h

   The tour starts with pick up from your centrally located hotel/accommodation in Sofia. After approximately an hour and a half drive, we will reach Plovdiv. 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 – 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, it’s 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 – 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.

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

   When we are done with our traditional Bulgarian lunch, we will head towards the final destination of the tour – 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.

3. Bachkovo Monastery · 30 min

   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.

What's included

• Professional guide
• All Fees and Taxes
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from a centrally located address
• Transport by private vehicle

What's not included

• Food and drinks

Meeting point

Start time

08:30

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (0–2)
• Child (3–11)
• Adult (12–99)

Options

• Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monasteryfrom €70

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:30

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Travelers with flu or cold symptoms will not be taken in the vehicle

Cancellation policy

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