Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Description
Highlights
- Short term availability
- Historical Tours
- Cultural Tours
- Top Product
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Small Group
- Half-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Bus Tours
- Car Tours
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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. 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 minAdmission 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.
45 minAdmission not included
Useful information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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€50
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