Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv

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Bachkovo Monastery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bachkovo Monastery frescoe — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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. Enjoy the wonderful Christian orthodox frescoes from 1643.

Note: Often this trip is actually being delivered as a private one as there are no other travellers to join the experience on the specific date.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: PLOVDIV TRIPS

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR)
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

30 min Admission not included

The remarkable Asen’s Fortress from 13-th century is located on a panoramic hill in the Rhodope Mountains som 30 min south of Plovdiv. Our guide will tell you the history and interesting facts about this impressive structure. There you’ll also find very well preserved Christian Orthodox church dating from the 13-th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography. At the top of the fortress you’ll enjoy an awesome 360 degrees panorama all over the Rhodope Mountains, Asenovgrad town, The Thracian Valley and the imposing Balkan Range with its highest Botev Peak in the far distance.
Bachkovo Monastery

45 min Admission not included

Founded in 1083 Bachkovo Monastery is the second largest in Bulgaria. Inside the monastery you’ll visit the main church of Virgin Mary built in 1604 where a valuable miracle working icon of Saint Mary from 11-12th century AD is being kept together with some very well preserved original frescoes. The monastery refectory is another jewel in the complex which has preserved colorful murals from 1643. The refectory’s visit is optional at an extra charge for a small entrance fee. Inside together with the Doomsday fresco, you’ll witness the images of many prophets, saint-monks, ancient philosophers and writers such as Socrates, Aristotle, Plato etc. In the second monastery yard you’ll finally visit the Saint Nikola church built between 1834 and 1837. Optionally, for the nature enthusiasts you may continue the tour with a short and easy walk in the Red wall nature reserve nearby Bachkovo Monastery where you’ll discover a beautiful waterfall, green meadows and lush forests.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Evmolpia
Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium
Gallery 37, BW Premier Collection
The Emporium Hotel Plovdiv - MGallery Collection
Hebros Hotel
HillHouse Plovdiv
Park Hotel Plovdiv
Hotel Avion
Villa Antica
Hotel Trakart Residence
Sankt Peterburg Park Hotel
The Old Bakery Apartments

and 30 more pickup points

Travelers are collected from any hotel (accommodation) or location within Plovdiv city. Travelers must provide their pick up location upon booking or closer to their tour date.