Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv

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Visit the remarkable remains of King Asen's Fortress and church from 13-th century, located on a picturesque hill in the Rhodope Mountains. Explore the Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest in Bulgaria, founded in 1083. Enjoy the wonderful Christian orthodox frescoes from 1643.

Note: Often this trip is actually delivered as a private one as there are no other travellers to join the experience.

Thông tin khác

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Chính sách hủy

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

Bao gồm

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Fuel surcharge

Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4 EUR)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cần Quan Tâm

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

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 minutes • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

Bachkovo Monastery

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 minutes • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

Tùy chọn

Bachkovo Monastery

Pickup included

Đánh giá

5.00

23 đánh giá

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Visit to Assenov Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery
Katerina B,
7 thg 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We visited the Assenov Fortress and the Bachkovo Monastery, starting from our hotel in Plovdiv. For us, it was an unforgettable experience that was at once fascinating and fun, in equal measures. We learned a great deal from our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Kalina, who was smart, patient and attentive to our every need. She herself was well traveled and versed in local history, tradition and lore, and thus, we believe, she understood how to make an experience for clients like us. We offer her our highest recommendation.
Great Tour !
Valerie N,
15 thg 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I learned so much and I was able to thoroughly explore these sites. The tour was very well structured and paced. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and allowed us time to explore on our own. We did so much in just a few hours yet it did not feel rushed. Excellent tour !
Excellent monastery visit
Myles W,
11 thg 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Kamen is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable with perfect English and a good driver as well. The visit is very memorable. Assen’s Fortress requires a bit of climbing
EXCELENT EXPERIENCE
Giacomo C,
17 thg 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We have appreciated the whole tour, till its end. The guide was so kind and available. He explains everything in detail. We truly recommend this experience.
Our tour guide was...
Lily T,
9 thg 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was excellent, proficient in English. He is also very knowledgeable, both in history of Bulgaria with its struggle with the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire, and the many biblical significance of various paintings in an Orthodox church. Highly recommended.