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Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

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Overview

Available languages

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English

3 hours

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From Plovdiv we head towards the Rhodope Mountains passing through the pretty town of Assenovgrad. Nearby we will see the remarkable remains of King Ivan Assen’s fortress – a wise ruler of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. There we are to find an ancient church dating from the 13th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography as well as the stone made inscription carved by King Ivan Assen. Next we go deeper in the Rhodope Mountains towards the picturesque Bachkovo monastery. The cloister is the second largest in Bulgaria, founded in 1083 and one of the most sacred places in the Bulgarian history.

We can stop on the way if you wish. If you are the only one booked for that day, the tour is just for you.

Please note that the maximum number of people who can join is 6

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included in the total duration

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

What To Expect

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Bachkovo Monastery

Inside the monastery we ll visit the main church of the Virgin Mary built in 1604 where a valuable icon of the Virgin Mary from 1310 is kept. According to the legend, this remarkable icon is wonder-working. Attached to the Virgin Mary church we ll see the Archangels Church dating to the 12th century. The monastery refectory is another jewel in the complex which has preserved colorful murals from 1643. Together with the Doomsday fresco, we ll witness the images of some saint-monks, ancient philosophers and writers as Socrates, Aristotle, Diogenes and many more. The panoramic mural on the outside wall of the refectory represents a bird s eye view of the monastery with all the surrounding buildings at the time of the painting – 1846.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
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Nearby we will see the remarkable remains of King Ivan Assen s fortress – a wise ruler of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. There we are to find an ancient church dating from the 13th century painted with some authentic pieces of iconography as well as the stone made inscription carved by King Ivan Assen. The entry is 4 lv for adults and 2 lv for the kids

40 minutes•Admission Not Included

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Private trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Assen’s Fortress

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Reviews

4.79

19 reviews

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  • A Lovely Escape from Plovdiv

    Rosica R,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Me and my husband spent some wonderful hours of the day visiting Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress. The monastery felt so peaceful and full of history - I could've stayed there for hours. When we arrived at Asen's Fortress we admired the stunning views. Definitely make your way to the top — the stairs only look scary, but they’re really not that bad! Just a short drive om Plovdiv, but it felt like a different world. Our driver made the trip even more fascinating with his stories. It's totally worth it!

  • Our guide was nice but didn’t explain much

    Heather M,

    Jun 20, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Our guide was nice and polite but didn’t explain much about the fortress and church that we visited. We wish we would have learned some of the history of these amazing spots.

  • Cannot Reccomend This Enough!

    Stasia C,

    Jun 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Hidden gem of Bulgaria! The tour guide was friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and kind! Would 100% recommend this tour!

  • A great plan for a half day trip

    Juan S,

    Apr 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great activity to cover half of the day in Plovdiv. Perfect to do in a day that you want to do any additional plan in the afternoon/evening, if you have a transfer or, just simply want to relax after it :) Bachkovo Monastery is really a wonder that you must visit, and Asen fortress is really impresive, as it is the door to the Rodope mountains, which will really surprise you for their beauty.

  • Such a beautiful country

    Viktoria R,

    Aug 11, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Me and my friend fell in love with Bulgaria at first sight. I wish I was born here. The views and nature take your breath away. My guide, Lyuben, made sure I didn't miss anything, even in the short time I had. Extremely helpful and beaming. Complemented my adventure with even more positive energy. I definitely recommend it!

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4.79
19 reviews
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