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Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe
$145.70
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Overview
Asen's Fortress rises majestically from a picturesque hill in the Rhodope Mountains, offering a glimpse into Bulgaria's rich history. Nearby, the Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest in the country, captivates visitors with its stunning frescoes and serene atmosphere.
- 🏷️ Private Tour Option: Enjoy an exclusive experience with a dedicated guide, ensuring personalized attention throughout your journey.
- 🗺️ Guided Exploration: Immerse yourself in the history of Asen's Fortress with an expert guide who shares fascinating stories and insights.
- 🏰 Visit the remarkable Asen’s Fortress, a 13th-century marvel that boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Rhodope Mountains and beyond.
- 🕊️ Discover the Bachkovo Monastery, founded in 1083, and admire the main church of Virgin Mary, housing a miraculous icon and exquisite frescoes.
- 🎨 Marvel at the colorful murals in the monastery refectory, dating back to 1643, depicting biblical scenes and ancient philosophers.
- 🌲 For nature enthusiasts, a short walk in the nearby Red Wall Nature Reserve reveals a stunning waterfall and lush greenery.
- 🚗 Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off ensure a hassle-free start and end to your adventure.
- 💬 Enjoy live commentary from your professional guide, enhancing your understanding of the sites you visit.
- ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, providing ample time to soak in the beauty and history of these remarkable locations.
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Bachkovo Monastery
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Fuel surcharge
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR)
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Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)The remarkable Asen’s Fortress from 13-th century is located on a panoramic hill in the Rhodope Mountains som 30 min south of Plovdiv. Our guide will tell you the history and interesting facts about this impressive structure. There you’ll also find very well preserved Christian Orthodox church dating from the 13-th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography. At the top of the fortress you’ll enjoy an awesome 360 degrees panorama all over the Rhodope Mountains, Asenovgrad town, The Thracian Valley and the imposing Balkan Range with its highest Botev Peak in the far distance.
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Bachkovo MonasteryFounded in 1083 Bachkovo Monastery is the second largest in Bulgaria. Inside the monastery you’ll visit the main church of Virgin Mary built in 1604 where a valuable miracle working icon of Saint Mary from 11-12th century AD is being kept together with some very well preserved original frescoes. The monastery refectory is another jewel in the complex which has preserved colorful murals from 1643. The refectory’s visit is optional at an extra charge for a small entrance fee. Inside together with the Doomsday fresco, you’ll witness the images of many prophets, saint-monks, ancient philosophers and writers such as Socrates, Aristotle, Plato etc. In the second monastery yard you’ll finally visit the Saint Nikola church built between 1834 and 1837. Optionally, for the nature enthusiasts you may continue the tour with a short and easy walk in the Red wall nature reserve nearby Bachkovo Monastery where you’ll discover a beautiful waterfall, green meadows and lush forests.
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Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe
$145.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!