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Private tour in Plovdiv Kamen P

Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress - the rich historical heritage of Bulgaria

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Kamen P.

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I'm born and have been living in Plovdiv all my life except for five and a half years when I was studying Tourism management in Varna and two long summers working as a student in a hotel in Maine, USA. I love traveling around the world to experience local cultures, meet different people, learn about them and explore ancient civilizations. I'm also very interested in hiking, cycling, skiing, beautiful music from all over the world and exciting books. I'm glad to show off my area as there are many amazing landmarks and sceneries to be discovered in Plovdiv region and Bulgaria. I have long years of experience in guiding guests from many countries with different backgrounds and from all ages. I'm a Bulgarian state licensed tour guide, knowledgeable about my country, positive and smiling, helpful and patient with my clients and always with a natural friendly approach. I have designed my tours in a way to show my guests the most impressive places in Plovdiv area and Bulgaria as well. 2016: Licensed tour guide by the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism (from the first wave of state licensing) 2005: Tour guide certificate from "Protour - 95" (Plovdiv) 2002-2004: University of Economics (Varna) - master degree in Tourism management 1997-2002: University of Economics (Varna) - bachelor degree in Tourism management 1992-1997: French language high school (Plovdiv)

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Overview of your Plovdiv tour

We head towards the Rhodope Mountains passing through the pretty town of Asenovgrad. Nearby we see the remarkable remains of King Ivan Asen's Fortress - a wise ruler of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. There we are to find an old church dating from the 13-th century. 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 Bulgarian history. Inside the monastery, we 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 miracle-working. Attached to the Virgin Mary church we 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. Finally, we see the Saint Nikola church from the outside (built between 1834 - 1837) and we admire the authentic murals at its entrance.

Your Plovdiv tour itinerary

- Plovdiv - Asen's Fortress transfer (40 min) - Asen's Fortress sightseeing (30 min) - Asen's Fortress - Bachkovo Monastery transfer (10 min) - Bachkovo Monastery sightseeing (45-60 min) - Bachkovo Monastery - Plovdiv transfer (45 min) This tour can be customized to meet your personal preferences.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Air-conditioned minivan VOLKSWAGEN Touran 1.4 TSI (150 hp) EcoFuel. Comfortable passenger capacity: 3 persons. For groups from 4 to 8 travelers a van is hired at an extra cost.

What's included
Other: Bottle of water per person in the car.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. On the busy commercial street just before the Bachkovo Monastery you can try locally made Turkish delight or grilled meatballs. A nice souvenir from Bulgaria would be a rose oil perfume & rose cosmetics or colorful traditional pottery sold on the same tourist street together with local mountain herbs & spices, tasty dairy products & honey, home made jam, hand woven wool socks etc.
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Tickets: 4 EUR entrance fee per person for the Assen's Fortress
Meeting location

Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Any hotel or address within the city limits of Plovdiv.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Religious Sites
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
82424
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Plovdiv best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich historical heritage of Bulgaria, particularly those who want to visit significant sites like Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a light activity level. With flexible meeting options and the ability to customize the itinerary, it suits travellers looking for a personalized experience.

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