Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Description
Highlights
- Small Group
- Historical Tours
- Weather Dependent - Low
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- Culture
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What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Fuel surcharge
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
Itinerary
- 1
The remarkable Asen’s Fortress from 13-th century is located
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. 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.
Admission not included - 2
Founded in 1083 Bachkovo Monastery is the second largest in
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.
- 3
The Wonderful Bridges are situated at 1450 m. a. s. l. in th
The Wonderful Bridges are situated at 1450 m. a. s. l. in the heart of the lovely Rhodope Mountains. This unique nature phenomenon consists of two rocky bridges (height of 45 m) over a small river. The marble bridges were formed by an earthquake and the erosive activity of the once high-water river and winds. Together with the Bachkovo Monastery and the Assen’s Fortress these outstanding nature bridges are also on the list of the 100 national tourist sites of Bulgaria. In summer on the weekends the longest zip line on the Balkan Peninsula (240 m) stretching between the 2 bridges is available for the more adventurous travelers. The zip line ride takes place some 50 m above the river flowing through the 2 rocky bridges.
Useful information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The short walk on and around the Wonderful Bridges also includes some uneven rocky path and very short but steep and slippery terrain.Trainers with proper sole and grip or hiking shoes are advised if you are not comfortable on such terrain.
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Adulto10-99 anni€68
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