Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
Private tour to Plovdiv, Bachkovo monastery and Asen's fortress
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Plovdiv is on the 6th place for oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in Europe. Inhabited since 4,000 B.C., beginning with a Neolithic settlement, Plovdiv has been conquered many times throughout the years by the Thracians, the Greeks and the Romans.
After the city tour we're heading inland to the beatifull Rhodopes mountain towards the Аsen's fortress, located on high ground with panoramic views. We will stay about 30min. to enjoy the view of the mountains, the town of Asenovgrad and the Thracian valley.
Our last stop will be the picturesque Bachkovo Monastery - second largest.
The monastery buildings form two rectangular courtyards – northern (original) and southern added in the 19th century. Inside the complex we visit the main church of Virgin Mary built in 1604 where a valuable icon of Saint Mary from 11-12th century AD is being kept. According to the legend this remarkable icon is believed to be miracle working.
Itinerary
Plovdiv Old Town
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis tour will bring us to ancient times back in the 1st. century BC, going to medieval period and finishing with the Bulgarian Revival periodAncient Theatre of Philippopolis
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe most preserved Roman theater in Bulgaria, build ed in 59 BC. It was used mainly for Gladiators fights!Plovdiv
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBishop basilica- The roman mosaic heritage of Philippopoli stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a genuine masterpiece of late antiquity.Small Basilica Of Philippopolis
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Roman mosaic heritage of Philippopolis stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a authentic masterpiece of late antiquity art.Bachkovo Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe monastery is the second largest and one of the most beautiful temples in Bulgaria. It is founded in 1083. Still a functioning monastery with 10 monks.Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAncient fortress with church dating from the 13-th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography.
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