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June 20No refund
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Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup
2 Adults x $80.69
$161.38
Approx Total
$161.38
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Entrance fee to Ethnographic museum, Plovdiv - 8 leva
Entrance fee to Roman Theatre, Plovdiv - 5 leva
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
Plovdiv
Travel time from Sofia to Plovdiv is about 1h and 45 min
1 hour 45 minutes
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 hour
Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe
Ruins of the old village and fortress where the ancient city was founded 4000 years BC.
20 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
One of the best preserved ancient Roman theaters. It was built in the 1st century.
20 minutes
Kapana District
Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.
1 hour
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 minutes
Bachkovo Monastery
The second largest monastery in Bulgaria with one of the oldest iconostasis in the country and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.
30 minutes
Sofia
Travel time from Bachkovo monastery to Sofia is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
2 hours 20 minutes
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Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Apr, 2025
Vancy, our tour guide did a great job and was very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and as easy as possible. The sights he picked were amazing and he knew the best viewpoints to take us to. We are really happy with the experience. Highly recommend.
Perfect day. Most...
Published on Apr, 2025
Perfect day. Most interesting sights, great tour guide and we were also lucky with the weather. Thanks!
Amazing sites and awesome guide!
Published on Jan, 2025
Very enjoyable tour. Fabulous sites and experience. Ventsislav was an exceptional tour guide - knowledgeable, very friendly, accommodating, attentive. Easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!
Great experience with a knowledgeable guide.
Published on Aug, 2024
Great experience with a knowledgeable guide. We travelled to some amazing sites. Well worth the trip.
Great Tour.
Published on May, 2024
The tour guide was very professional, informative, and very nice. We visited many interesting places. Great tour overall! I recommended to everybody!
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