Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery: Explore Bulgaria's Ancient Town and Second Largest Monastery
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Plovdiv
Discover the ancient town of Plovdiv, one of the oldest settlements in the world, and explore the magnificent Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria's second largest. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and natural beauty while traveling in eco-friendly vehicles.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plovdiv Old Town - 2 hour guided walking tour.
  • Bachkovo Monastery - 20 minutes guided visit of the monastery.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Professional private driver-guide
  • A visit to the Bachkovo Monastery
  • Transportation by an A/C car
  • Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv
What's Not Included
  • Food & personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the charm of Plovdiv, one of the globe’s oldest continually inhabited cities! Visit the Roman Theater and remnants of the Roman Stadium. Stroll along the lengthiest pedestrian promenade in Europe. Take in the captivating 19th century Revival old town, adorned with vibrantly hued houses. Marvel at the newly discovered early Christian mosaics that date back to the 4th century! In 2019, Plovdiv held the title of European capital of culture.

Later in the day, a visit to the Bachkovo Monastery awaits. It’s Bulgaria’s second largest monastery, originating from the 11th century. The monastery is celebrated for its icon of Virgin Mary, believed to be miraculous. Each year, it draws in thousands of visitors who come to behold it.

Most journeys are undertaken using eco friendly vehicles - powered by compressed natural gas engines or electric power, contributing to our fight against air pollution.

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes, the terrain in the old town is harsh.
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Location
Plovdiv Old Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stan_h
Apr 11, 2023
Great trip to Plovdiv - Very nice, Nicholas was very accommodating and gave us good information and history of the Plovdiv area.
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Fionabrookes
Apr 22, 2022
Well worth doing this trip 😀 - A great day trip out of Sofia. Well organised and good value and very convenient with the hotel pick up/drop off 😀 Our guide was Lubomir who was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bulgaria and the Sofia/Plovdiv area.
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Fiona_b
Apr 15, 2022
A must do day trip out of Sofia - An excellent day trip from Sofia. We enjoyed visiting the charming old city of Plovdiv … the views are amazing and the old buildings beautifully restored. The monastery was definitely worth the additional drive out of Plovdiv … it was a treat driving through the beautiful countryside up to the monastery but the situation and inside the church of the Monastery was like nothing we had seen before … it was awe inspiring. Our driver/guide, Lubomir, was brilliant … he ably gave us an outline of the history of the Balkan Peninsula and the history of the Sofia area … we enjoyed his company and came away from the day much better informed than we had been at the beginning of the trip. The vehicle we travelled in was immaculately clean and comfortable and Lubomir was a safe and considerate driver. Thank you 😊
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David
Sep 10, 2017
Fantastic experience with a... - <p>Fantastic experience with a wonderful driver/guide. We were fortunate to have Alexandra as our guide...she was warm, genuine and most of all very knowledgeable about Bulgaria, Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery and more! Easy to talk with and fun...we had an absolute wonderful experience and highly recommend this tour.</p>
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