Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv
Overview
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 being delivered as a private one as there are no other travellers to join the experience on the specific date.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bachkovo Monastery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Live commentary on board.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bachkovo Monastery & Asen's Fortress - day tour from Plovdiv is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bachkovo Monastery & Asen’s Fortress – day tour from Plovdiv will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees: Assen's Fortress (4,09 EUR)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
