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Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district.
Enjoy breathtaking views from Asen’s Fortress, perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains.
Visit the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary.
Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Plovdiv
Travel time from Sofia to Plovdiv is about 1h and 45 min
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plovdiv Old Town
Explore the 8000-year history of one of the oldest cities in the world Plovdiv. Travel through the ages just in one day.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe
Ruins of the old village and fortress where the ancient city was founded 4000 years BC.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ethnographic Museum
The building of the museum was built in 1847 and is a stunning masterpiece from Bulgarian Revival period. The museum keeps one of the biggest collections of Bulgarian cultural heritage.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5House-Museum Hindlian
The house of Stepan Hindliyan is one of the few houses in Plovdiv which has preserved its original symmetric design from the Revival period.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
One of the best preserved ancient Roman theaters. It was built in the 1st century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Kapana
Area with cozy restaurants and cafes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
The fortress played an important role in defending the route from the Aegean Sea to Thrace. It is perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains and reveals breathtaking views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Bachkovo Monastery
The second largest monastery in Bulgaria with one of the oldest iconostasis in the country and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Sofia
Travel time from Bachkovo monastery to Sofia is about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
2 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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