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Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
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Plovdiv
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Plovdiv is on the 6th place for oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in Europe. Inhabited since 4,000 B.C., beginning with a Neolithic settlement, Plovdiv has been conquered many times throughout the years by the Thracians, the Greeks and the Romans.
After the city tour we're heading inland to the beatifull Rhodopes mountain towards the Аsen's fortress, located on high ground with panoramic views. We will stay about 30min. to enjoy the view of the mountains, the town of Asenovgrad and the Thracian valley.
Our last stop will be the picturesque Bachkovo Monastery - second largest.
The monastery buildings form two rectangular courty...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Driver guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
(4) Reviews
Plovdiv
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Plovdiv is on the 6th place for oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in Europe. Inhabited since 4,000 B.C., beginning with a Neolithic settlement, Plovdiv has been conquered many times throughout the years by the Thracians, the Greeks and the Romans.
After the city tour we're heading inland to the beatifull Rhodopes mountain towards the Аsen's fortress, located on high ground with panoramic views. We will stay about 30min. to enjoy the view of the mountains, the town of Asenovgrad and the Thracian valley.
Our last stop will be the picturesque Bachkovo Monastery - second largest.
The monastery buildings form two rectangular courty...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Driver guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
1
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
3 hours
2
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
The most preserved Roman theater in Bulgaria, build ed in 59 BC.
It was used mainly for Gladiators fights!
15 minutes
3
Plovdiv
Bishop basilica- The roman mosaic heritage of Philippopoli stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a genuine masterpiece of late antiquity.
20 minutes
4
Small Basilica
The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis stuns with its richness and magnificence.
It is a authentic masterpiece of late antiquity art.
30 minutes
5
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.
1 hour
6
Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
Ancient fortress with church dating from the 13-th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography.
