Discover the incredible history of Ancient Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Visit the Krichim royal residence and immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture on a personalized, educational tour. Don’t miss out on this small group, bigger experience!
Discover the incredible history of Ancient Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Visit the Krichim royal residence and immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture on a personalized, educational tour. Don’t miss out on this small group, bigger experience!
- Plovdiv Old Town - This tour transports visitors to ancient times, starting in the 1st century BC, moving through the medieval period, and concluding with the Bulgarian Revival period.
- Plovdiv Roman Theatre - The best-preserved Roman theater in Bulgaria, constructed in 59 BC. It was primarily used for gladiator fights!
- Plovdiv - Bishop…
- Plovdiv Old Town - This tour transports visitors to ancient times, starting in the 1st century BC, moving through the medieval period, and concluding with the Bulgarian Revival period.
- Plovdiv Roman Theatre - The best-preserved Roman theater in Bulgaria, constructed in 59 BC. It was primarily used for gladiator fights!
- Plovdiv - Bishop Basilica - The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis amazes with its richness and splendor. It is a true masterpiece of late antiquity.
- Small Basilica - The Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis captivates with its richness and magnificence. It is an authentic masterpiece of late antiquity art.
- Bachkovo Monastery - This monastery is the second largest and one of the most beautiful temples in Bulgaria, founded in 1083. It remains an active monastery with 10 monks.
- Assenova Krepost (Asen’s Fortress) - An ancient fortress with a church dating back to the 13th century, adorned with authentic iconography.
- Driver guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Driver guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Small group, bigger experience!
Plovdiv ranks as the 6th oldest continuously inhabited city globally and the oldest in Europe. It has been settled since 4,000 B.C., starting with a Neolithic community, and has been conquered over the years by the Thracians, Greeks, and Romans.
Following the city tour, the journey continues inland to the stunning Rhodopes…
Small group, bigger experience!
Plovdiv ranks as the 6th oldest continuously inhabited city globally and the oldest in Europe. It has been settled since 4,000 B.C., starting with a Neolithic community, and has been conquered over the years by the Thracians, Greeks, and Romans.
Following the city tour, the journey continues inland to the stunning Rhodopes mountain, heading towards Asen’s Fortress, which is perched on elevated terrain offering panoramic views. There will be a 30-minute stop to appreciate the scenery of the mountains, the town of Asenovgrad, and the Thracian valley.
The final destination is the charming Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest of its kind.
The monastery’s structures form two rectangular courtyards – the original northern and the southern, added in the 19th century. Within the complex, visitors can explore the main church of the Virgin Mary, constructed in 1604, which houses a precious icon of Saint Mary from the 11th-12th century AD. According to legend, this extraordinary icon is believed to possess miraculous powers.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
