During this day tour, you will be able to visit one of the must-see places in Bulgaria, not surprisingly elected European Capital of Culture for 2019, as well as two of the highlights in the region - Asen's fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Latinka
2. Hotel Royal Victoria
3. Gloria Palace Hotel
4. Hilton Sofia
5. Hotel Zdravets
6. Hotel Europe Sofia
7. Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel
8. Hotel Teheran
9. Central Perk Apartments
10. Astoria Grand Hotel
11. TemGer M
12. Hotel Gloria Palace - Holiday Village Diplomat
13. Central Hotel Sofia
14. Akord Hotel
15. Hotel ATM Centre
16. Dunav Apartment House
17. Tsarsko Selo Spa-Hotel
18. Rila Hotel Sofia
19. Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel
20. Tzar Asen
Additional Info: We pick up all of our clients from any point in Sofia
Itinerary
1
Plovdiv Old Town
The tour starts with pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia. After approximately an hour and a half drive, we will reach Plovdiv. Plovdiv is said to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The city has 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 sights in Bulgaria- wherever you look you will find history, a legend from a different period, traces of glorious past and at the same time, it’s a pleasure to see how vivid is it still and how it continues to develop and writes its new history. There we will visit the highlights – the Roman Theatre, the Roman Stadium, and have a walk in the Old Town with typical for the Revival Period house museums and narrow cobblestone streets. Afterward, we will have lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
When we are done with our traditional Bulgarian lunch, we will head towards the final destination of the tour – 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 view.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Bachkovo Monastery
After feasting our eyes on the beauties of nature, we 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 for Georgia. The monastery later became part of the Bulgarian church. It suffered a lot from the turbulence of the time and keeps a lot of history and drama.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
