Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress - private day tour from Plovdiv

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Visit the remarkable remains of King Asen's Fortress and church from 13-th century, located on a picturesque hill in the Rhodope Mountains. Explore the Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest in Bulgaria, founded in 1083. Optional easy walk in the nearby Red Wall nature reserve.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Driver/guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Private tour

  • Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (2 EUR), Bachkovo Monastery entrance fee (0,50 EUR), Bachkovo Monastery refectory (3 EUR) - optional

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

  • Entry/Admission - Bachkovo Monastery

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Оur company applies all the COVID-19 connected Bulgarian and European Union regulations for safe travelling. All our guides and drivers wear protective masks and gloves during the tour.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Plovdiv Trips

About operator:

Since 2012 PLOVDIV TRIPS is the first company in Plovdiv specializing in delivering guided day tours from Plovdiv. The company runs one day tours and transfers from Plovdiv to interesting tourist sites and locations in Bulgaria. The trips include historical, cultural and nature destinations like Bachkovo Monastery, Assen's Fortress, The Wonderful Bridges, Starosel Thracian Temple, Hisarya, the Rose Valley, the Valley of the Thracian Kings, Kazanlak, Koprivshtitsa, Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanassi, Shipka Memorial Church, Sofia, Rila Monastery, the Seven Rila Lakes, Musala Peak, and many more. The company offers transfers from/to Plovdiv and Plovdiv Airport to/from different locations in Bulgaria like the capital Sofia and Sofia airport, the international ski resorts Pamporovo, Borovets and Bansko, the Black Sea resorts etc. PLOVDIV TRIPS also organizes guided walking tours of Plovdiv and any customized trips and stransfers on request.

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