Sofia to Plovdiv: Full-day Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress & Bachkovo Monastery Guided Tour from SofiaDay trips and Excursions

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Sofia to Plovdiv: Full-day Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress & Bachkovo Monastery Guided Tour from Sofia

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About this experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 9 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.00 am
MEETING POINT: At your centrally located hotel in Sofia
WE SPEAK: English
OPENING SEASONS: Year-round
WHO CAN COME: Sofia to Plovdiv is a day trip suitable for everyone

Overview

Join a Sofia to Plovdiv day trip and visit one of the oldest cities in Europe famous for its cobbled streets and charming architecture from the Revival Period. Follow your experienced guide and explore Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress set atop a mountain with breathtaking views.

◾ Enjoy a day trip from Sofia and visit the famous city of Plovdiv
◾ Experience the incredible nature and scenic views from the Asenova Fortress

About this experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 9 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.00 am
MEETING POINT: At your centrally located hotel in Sofia
WE SPEAK: English
OPENING SEASONS: Year-round
WHO CAN COME: Sofia to Plovdiv is a day trip suitable for everyone

Description - What to expect

Sofia to Plovdiv Itinerary

◾ Plovdiv
Start your Sofia to Plovdiv day trip with a convenient pick-up from your hotel and then enjoy an hour-and-a-half scenic drive to Plovdiv. Plovdiv is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The city had cultural and economic significance both in the past and in the present due to its strategic location. Pieces of evidence of its millennial history can be found all over the place – from the Roman Theatre to the Ottoman mosques.

This is the reason why Plovdiv is one of the most charming cities in Bulgaria- wherever you look you will find history, a legend from a different period, and traces of a glorious past. In the city, you will visit the main highlights – the Roman Theatre, and the Roman Stadium, and have a walk in the Old Town with typical Revival Period house museums and narrow cobblestone streets.

◾ Asen's fortress
After a traditional Bulgarian lunch, head towards the Asenova Fortress (approx. 25 min drive from Plovdiv). Asen's Fortress is situated on the top of a cliff in Rodopi Mountain, at approx. 20 km distance from Plovdiv. It is a Medieval fortress with a rich history and breathtaking views for you to enjoy.

◾ Bachkovo monastery
After feasting your eyes on the beauties of nature, you will drive to the Bachkovo monastery. This is the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria and one of the oldest. It was established in the late XI century by a man from Georgia. The monastery later became part of the Bulgarian church. See the beautiful mural paintings which are still preserved today. End your Sofia to Plovdiv day trip with a drive back to the capital where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Sofia to Plovdiv day trip up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Entrance fees
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Food and drinks

Bring with you

For this Sofia to Plovdiv day trip please have with you your Passport or ID card and a pair of comfortable shoes

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Sofia to Plovdiv Itinerary

◾ Plovdiv
Start your Sofia to Plovdiv day trip with a convenient pick-up from your hotel and then enjoy an hour-and-a-half scenic drive to Plovdiv. Plovdiv is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The city had cultural and economic significance both in the past and in the present due to its strategic location. Pieces of evidence of its millennial history can be found all over the place – from the Roman Theatre to the Ottoman mosques.

This is the reason why Plovdiv is one of the most charming cities in Bulgaria- wherever you look you will find history, a legend from a different period, and traces of a glorious past. In the city, you will visit the main highlights – the Roman Theatre, and the Roman Stadium, and have a walk in the Old Town with typical Revival Period house museums and narrow cobblestone streets.

◾ Asen's fortress
After a traditional Bulgarian lunch, head towards the Asenova Fortress (approx. 25 min drive from Plovdiv). Asen's Fortress is situated on the top of a cliff in Rodopi Mountain, at approx. 20 km distance from Plovdiv. It is a Medieval fortress with a rich history and breathtaking views for you to enjoy.

◾ Bachkovo monastery
After feasting your eyes on the beauties of nature, you will drive to the Bachkovo monastery. This is the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria and one of the oldest. It was established in the late XI century by a man from Georgia. The monastery later became part of the Bulgarian church. See the beautiful mural paintings which are still preserved today. End your Sofia to Plovdiv day trip with a drive back to the capital where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.