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Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress

Location Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$238.62
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Overview

Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe and one of the oldest in the world, has a rich history dating back to 4,000 B.C. Following a city tour, we will head inland to the beautiful Rhodopes mountain.

  • 🏔️ Visit Asen's fortress, located on high ground with panoramic views; we will stay about 30 minutes to enjoy the scenery.
  • 🕍 Explore Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest monastery in Bulgaria.
  • 📜 The monastery features two rectangular courtyards: the original northern and a southern addition from the 19th century.
  • 🖼️ Inside, visit the main church of Virgin Mary built in 1604, home to a valuable icon of Saint Mary from the 11-12th century AD, believed to be miracle-working.

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Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Driver guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch

  • Plovdiv Old Town
    This tour will bring us to ancient times back in the 1st. century BC, going to medieval period and finishing with the Bulgarian Revival period
  • Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
    The most preserved Roman theater in Bulgaria, build ed in 59 BC. It was used mainly for Gladiators fights!
  • Plovdiv
    Bishop basilica- The roman mosaic heritage of Philippopoli stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a genuine masterpiece of late antiquity.
  • Small Basilica Of Philippopolis
    The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a authentic masterpiece of late antiquity art.
  • Bachkovo Monastery
    The monastery is the second largest and one of the most beautiful temples in Bulgaria. It is founded in 1083. Still a functioning monastery with 10 monks.
  • Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
    Ancient fortress with church dating from the 13-th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress

    Location Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
    $238.62
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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