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Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo Monastery-Assen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv

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Discover 3 of the most famous 100 National Tourist Landmarks of Bulgaria during this bestselling day tour from Plovdiv to the stunning Rhodope Mountians. First visit the impressive Asen's Fortress from 13th century and the second largest Bachkovo Monastery, founded in 11th century. In the main cloister court yard visit the main church of Virgin Mary, which was built in 1604. Walk around the 45 m high rock bridges named the Wonderful Bridges, situated at 1450 m. a. s. l. in the heart of the mystical Rhodope Mountains. Before exploring the exceptional nature phenomenon have lunch at a small local restaurant in the nearby chalet amid refreshing conifer tree forests. Note: Often this trip is actually delivered as a private one as there are no other travellers to join the experience.
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  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Live commentary on board
  • Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4 EUR)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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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.

  • Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress), Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
    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. 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
  • Bachkovo Monastery, Bachkovo, Bulgaria
    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
  • The Wonderful Bridges, Smolyan, Bulgaria
    The Wonderful Bridges are situated at 1450 m. a. s. l. in the heart of the lovely Rhodope Mountains. This unique nature phenomenon consists of two rocky bridges (height of 45 m) over a small river. The marble bridges were formed by an earthquake and the erosive activity of the once high-water river and winds. Together with the Bachkovo Monastery and the Assen’s Fortress these outstanding nature bridges are also on the list of the 100 national tourist sites of Bulgaria. In summer on the weekends the longest zip line on the Balkan Peninsula (240 m) stretching between the 2 bridges is available for the more adventurous travelers. The zip line ride takes place some 50 m above the river flowing through the 2 rocky bridges.
    45 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Brian B
24 Jun 2017
This trip was amazing. It was nice to get out from the town into the mountains. So beautiful and peaceful. What really made this trip special was our excellent guide, Stoyan. You could not have asked for a more friendlier guy with a wealth of knowledge. He took his time with us, never at any time did we feel rushed. I would definitely recommend this trip and hope you are lucky enough to get Stoyan as your guide. One piece of advice, There is a far amount of walking on uneven paths with steps and loose rocks, could be slippery, so be warned.
JenniferDWalker
05 May 2013
We took the excursion "The Wonderful Bridges, Bachkovo Monastery and Assen's Fortress" with Plovdiv Trips, and really felt it was the highlight of our journey to Bulgaria. Our guide was very friendly, spoke excellent English and knew a lot about the history and the culture of the region. It felt like we were shown round the Rhodope Mountains by a friend, rather than a guide. Assen's Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery and the Wonderful Bridges are stunning, and they would be nearly impossible to visit in one day without a car, so we were really grateful that Plovdiv trips could give us a private tour and really show us the beauty of the Rhodope Mountains. What was nice that it was affordable for us to undertake a trip with just me, my friend and the guide without the crowds of your usual tour. Excellent value for money, and if we're ever in Plovdiv again, we would definitely do more excursions with Plovdiv tours. :)
This tour in Bulgaria is organized by PLOVDIV TRIPS

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