Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress | 3 hours

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Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress
2 Adults x $63.70
$127.40
Approx Total
$127.40
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Russian, English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Overview

From Plovdiv we head towards the Rhodope Mountains passing through the pretty town of Assenovgrad. Nearby we will see the remarkable remains of King Ivan Assen’s fortress – a wise ruler of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. There we are to find an ancient church dating from the 13th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography as well as the stone made inscription carved by King Ivan Assen. Next we go deeper in the Rhodope Mountains towards the picturesque Bachkovo monastery. The cloister is the second largest in Bulgaria, founded in 1083 and one of the most sacred places in the Bulgarian history. We can stop on the way if you wish. If you are the only one booked for that day, the tour is just for you. Please note that the maximum number of people who can join is 6

Itinerary

  • Bachkovo Monastery

    Inside the monastery we ll visit the main church of the Virgin Mary built in 1604 where a valuable icon of the Virgin Mary from 1310 is kept. According to the legend, this remarkable icon is wonder-working. Attached to the Virgin Mary church we ll see the Archangels Church dating to the 12th century. The monastery refectory is another jewel in the complex which has preserved colorful murals from 1643. Together with the Doomsday fresco, we ll witness the images of some saint-monks, ancient philosophers and writers as Socrates, Aristotle, Diogenes and many more. The panoramic mural on the outside wall of the refectory represents a bird s eye view of the monastery with all the surrounding buildings at the time of the painting – 1846.

    30 minutes

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    Nearby we will see the remarkable remains of King Ivan Assen s fortress – a wise ruler of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. There we are to find an ancient church dating from the 13th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography as well as the stone made inscription carved by King Ivan Assen. The entry is 4 lv for adults and 2 lv for the kids

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included in the total duration

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A great plan for a half day trip

Published on Apr, 2025

Great activity to cover half of the day in Plovdiv. Perfect to do in a day that you want to do any additional plan in the afternoon/evening, if you have a transfer or, just simply want to relax after it :) Bachkovo Monastery is really a wonder that you must visit, and Asen fortress is really impresive, as it is the door to the Rodope mountains, which will really surprise you for their beauty.

Perfect family trip!

Published on Mar, 2025

Our trip was an unforgettable experience. We were there during the week and the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery, the stunning frescoes turned it into a true spiritual refuge, and the fortress amazed us with its breathtaking views and rich history. Our guide was fantastic and always smiling. A perfect family trip, combining nature, history and culture. I highly recommend it! It is great when you are in Plovdiv for a short time to visit these beautiful places.

A beautiful trip to Bachkovo Monastery

Published on Dec, 2024

A short and comfortable trip to the incredible Bachkovo Monastery and the beautiful Asen’s Fortress. Our guide, a nice smiling guy, told us about the interesting places we passed through the entire way. At the Bachkovo Monastery, he told us an interesting short story. After that we had 30 minutes, which was enough to admire the unique atmosphere. Then we visited Asen’s Fortress, which had a wonderful view. I highly recommend it!

A memorable experience

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great time and the trip took us back in time. Totally frozen in BC and the feeling to be there while reading about the BC times is something to be experienced. Lyuben is the best! He will show you every inch of these places frozen in time and show you the best places to eat. Thank you Lyuben for being our host and guide! It was wonderful meeting you. - Suba from Barcelona.

Most beautiful monastery in Bulgaria !

Published on Nov, 2024

If you ever go to Plovdiv - do yourself a favor and book ! It was the highlight of my trip ! Highly Recommend ! Amazing value for money!

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