Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour starts with a visit of the ancient city of Plovdiv, which several peoples have inhabited, leaving unique traces of their cultures. The next stop will be Bachkovo monastery, the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria.The tour includes a hotel pickup and drop-off.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plovdiv Old Town
Second biggest city in Bulgaria
Bachkovo Monastery
One of the most important orthodox monuments in Bulgaria
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Transport by comfortable vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Lunch
Entrance fee for visited sights
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
ENGLISH
Pickup included
SPANISH
Pickup included
ITALIAN
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My trip was cancelled night before
rrout,,Sep 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I am sure the tour would be great. The tour ad went from 'likely to sell out' and late the night before I received a notice that the trip was cancelled. So I never got to Plovidv or Bachkovo. Disappointed part of my trip to Bulgaria.
day trip from Sofia
MelvinC,,Jan 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we went with Mariya to the monastery and then to the city - excellent decision to avoid the morning mist in Plovdiv. The guide gave a good history and geology of the region. we enjoyed the trip and highly recommend the trip.
Plovdiv for me was an City with History, Culture, and Character
klkyriakides62,,May 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This City is full of history, and Character, the amazing Amphitheatre with the views that are breathtaking, you must visit this incredible place when you are in Bulgaria
Outstanding guide. She was also our...
george s,,Nov 1, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding guide. She was also our guide the following day inMacadonia. Plovdiv sould not be missed Lots oh cobble stones and hills.
We had a very knowledgeable guide named...
Sam B,,Sep 25, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very knowledgeable guide named Todor. Highly recommended.
This tour was awful. Tour guide was...
Jorge G,,Aug 28, 2017
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour was awful. Tour guide was good driver but awful tour guide. No knowledge of even basic facts. I could have given the tour
and I had never been there. No explanations, no direction, had to get someone to tell her what basic monuments were to explain
it to uspoor elementary explanations - this is the clock tower, I had never noticed it before. would not recommend, get another
tour company. Just awful!Fantastic experience. Beautiful city...
bawapapia7,,Jul 15, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Beautiful city and monastery, great guide. A must do for everyone visiting this region.
Our day trip to Plovdiv was a big...
Charles E,,Jan 29, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day trip to Plovdiv was a big success. The guide, Todor, was very knowledgeable as he led us through the old city of Tremontium visiting several Roman sites. He also accommodated variations on the itinerary such as adding a tour of the Ethnographic museum. He took us to a good restaurant and, after lunch, on a comprehensive tour of Bachkovo Monastery. There he regaled us with an in-depth history of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and showing us some beautiful frescoes and mosaics - some of which were not open to the public. Overall, my son and I really enjoyed the experience and we learned a lot. Thank you Todor and Viator!
CharlesVery interesting - learned a lot...
John D,,Oct 30, 2016
- Review from Viator
4.00Very interesting - learned a lot about Bulgaria and its significant role in the Byzantine Empire. Lots of walking - be sure you have good walking shoes. Roman ruins very interesting - the theater made it all worthwhile. The monastery was OK, the Rila Monastery was a better choice.
The guide was native greek speaking...
Michalis G,,Sep 30, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was native greek speaking! He was great driver and very informative the whole day! It was an excellent guide and highly recommended. Thank you to the travel agency for the organization !
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