Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup
About This Experience
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.
Tour Itinerary
1h 45m
Travel time from Sofia to Plovdiv is about 1h and 45 min
1 hour
Explore the 8000-year history of one of the oldest cities in the world Plovdiv. Travel through the ages just in one day.
20 min
Ruins of the old village and fortress where the ancient city was founded 4000 years BC.
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.
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.
20 min
One of the best preserved ancient Roman theaters. It was built in the 1st century.
1 hour
Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.
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.
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.
2h 20m
Travel time from Bachkovo monastery to Sofia is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What's Included
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
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Start Point
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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