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Private Plovdiv Bachkovo Monastery & Assen's Fortress Day Trip from Sofia

Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Cover ground that’s only really possible with a professional at the wheel and check off three key Bulgarian attractions in just one day on this convenient private tour. Soak up the architecture and Roman ruins of Plovdiv Old Town, the 17th-century murals at Bachkovo Monastery, and 13th-century Asen’s Fortress. Choose from a self-guided or privately guided option to suit your travel style.
  • Wander the picturesque streets and Roman ruins of Plovdiv Old Town
  • Visit 17th-century Bachkovo Monastery and 13th-century Asen’s Fortress
  • Learn about Bulgarian history, religion, and culture from your guide
  • Door-to-door hotel transportation is included with the private option

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off (for the privately-guided option only)
  • Professional local guide (for the privately-guided option only)
  • All entrance fees
  • E-guide with all sights info for your convenience (for the self-guided option only)
  • Flexible starting time
  • Personal expenses & insurance
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

!!! Pick up is only for the travelers booking the privately-guided option. !!!

or

Meeting point

  • Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv"
    TsentarPlovdiv Center, ul. "Konstantin Stoilov" 50, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

    !!! This is only for the travelers booking the self-guided option. !!!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Plovdiv Old Town

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2

Hisar Kapia

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Plovdiv

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Old Pharmacy "Hippocrates" (Pass By)

Djumaya Mosque (Pass By)

4

Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

5

Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

6

Hindliyan's House

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Alyosha (Pass By)

7

Balabanov House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

8

Casa Lamartine

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Asenovgrad (Pass By)

9

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bachkovo (Pass By)

10

Bachkovo Monastery

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Was $103.36(-5%)

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