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

Overview

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

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

   · 1 h 45 min

2. Plovdiv Old Town

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

   · 1 h

3. Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe

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

   · 20 min

4. Ethnographic Museum

   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.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

5. House-Museum Hindlian

   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· Admission not included

6. Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

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

   · 20 min· Admission not included

7. Kapana

   Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.

   · 1 h

8. Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

   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· Admission included

9. Monastère de Bachkovo

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

   · 30 min

10. Sofia

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

    · 2 h 20 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 314070P9

Activity offered by Multi Travel Bulgaria via Viator.