Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv | 3 hours

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Bachkovo Monastery
2 Adults x $129.53
$259.06
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$259.06
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4 EUR)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

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 delivered as a private one as there are no other travellers to join the experience.

Itinerary

  • Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Bachkovo Monastery

    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.

    45 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

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