Tour from Plovdiv to Bachkovo, Asen Fortess and Wonderful Bridges

By campfirebg, ltd

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7h 30m
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Overview

Itinerary:

8:00 AM – Depart from Plovdiv
Drive: ~30 minutes to Asen's Fortress

Highlights:

Stunning medieval fortress with panoramic views of the Rhodope Mountains
12th-century Church of the Holy Mother of God

Bachkovo Monastery

Highlights:

Bulgaria’s second-largest and one of the most beautiful monasteries
11th-century Orthodox monastery with rich history and frescoes
The miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary (believed to have healing powers)

Optional:

Light a candle and experience the spiritual atmosphere
Visit nearby stalls selling local honey, jams, and handmade souvenirs

Our last stop will be Wonder bridge - enjoy breathtaking Rhodope Mountain views along the way.

Around 12:30 PM – arriving at the Wonder Bridges

This is a Natural rock bridge formed by erosion over thousands of years

Walk under and over the massive stone arches (~45m high)

Perfect spot for photography. Possible wildlife sightings.

Lunch break on the way back
Returning to Plovdiv around 4pm.

Activity location

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
- 4000, Asenovgrad, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium
- 2 улица „Капитан Райчо“
- 4000, Пловдив, Пловдив, Bulgaria

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Tour from Plovdiv to Bachkovo, Asen Fortess and Wonderful Bridges

7h 30m
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00 am

Price details

AU$276.92 x 1 AdultAU$276.92

Total

Until Tue, 22 Apr

What's included, what's not

English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Tips

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

20m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Bachkovo Monastery

45m

This monastery is the second largest in Bulgaria. 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. Follows the Bulgarian monastic tradition - on the ground floor service rooms, on the second and third living quarters, with wide porches on the side of the courtyard.

The Wonderful Bridges

1h

The Wonderful Bridges (also known as the Divine Bridges or Chudnite Mostove) is a natural rock phenomenon located in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria. These stunning rock formations are a series of stone bridges that have been created through millions of years of natural processes like erosion, resulting in unique and beautiful structures.

Location

Activity location

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
- 4000, Asenovgrad, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium
- 2 улица „Капитан Райчо“
- 4000, Пловдив, Пловдив, Bulgaria

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