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

By campfirebg, ltd
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £162 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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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 courtyards – northern (original) and southern added in the 19th century. Inside the complex we visit the main church of Virgin Mary built in 1604 where a valuable icon of Saint Mary from 11-12th century AD is being kept. According to the legend this remarkable icon is believed to be miracle working.

Activity location

  • Plovdiv Old Town
    • 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plovdiv Old Town
    • 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

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Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£171.88 x 1 Adult£171.88
Paid at activity£2.59
Total
Price is £174.47
Until Wed, 18 Mar
Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
£159.79 x 1 Adult£159.79
Paid at activity£2.59
Total
Price is £162.38
Until Wed, 18 Mar

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Plovdiv Old Town

  • 3h
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

Plovdiv Roman Theatre

  • 15m
The most preserved Roman theatre in Bulgaria, build ed in 59 BC. It was used mainly for Gladiators fights!

Plovdiv

  • 20m
Bishop basilica- The roman mosaic heritage of Philippopoli stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a genuine masterpiece of late antiquity.

Small Basilica

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a authentic masterpiece of late antiquity art.

Bachkovo Monastery

  • 1h
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)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ancient fortress with church dating from the 13-th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography.

Location

Activity location

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    Plovdiv Old Town
    • 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plovdiv Old Town
    • 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

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