Tour from Plovdiv to Bachkovo,Asen Fortress and Wonderful Bridges
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
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
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 first floor service rooms, on the second and third living quarters, with wide porches on the side of the courtyard.
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Tips
Admission fee for Asen fortress
Options
Tour from Plovdiv to Bachkovo,Asen Fortress and Wonderful Bridges
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommend
Q8878JCandreaf,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour that lets you reach places that otherwise can be visited only with a car. Really really recommend to check the arches, those were stunning. The guide Vess was very punctual and super available, also helped me with my own traveling issues and gave several helping tips. Also one of the best English Bulgarian speakers I've met, which helps a lot.
Dreamlike day in the Rhodopes
Michael F,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful day in the Rhodopes. Iva was a super guide, communicative, friendly and humorous. She was able to tell me a lot about Bulgaria and its history. I can highly recommend this tour with her. Thank you!
Amazing tour guide
845arabellac,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this experience. We were the only 2 people on this trip, so our tour guide, Ves, took us in his vehicle. He was very knowledgeable about everything I could ask questions about, and I spent a good amount of the trip pointing out the window and asking questions. We got to hike down to the Wonderful Bridges, which were absolutely beautiful, and combined with the autumn colors, just led to some perfect views. In Bachkovo's Monastery, Ves was able to explain the events that the frescos in the church represented - it was very nice to have the insight of a local. Lastly, Asen's Fortress was very cool, and we learned a lot of history about the area, as well as getting amazing views from the top. Highly recommend!
A fascinating tour in the area near Plovdiv.
christopherbG8169KP,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting and enjoyable discovery of some highlights near Plovdiv. Teodora was very informative and kind and the three distinct sites were all interesting and quite striking. Highly recommended!
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