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From Sofia: Plovdiv Old Town and Bachkovo Monastery One-Day Tour

Sofia, Bulgaria · 10h 30m · 1–7 people

Runs in English German

  • Easy
  • From age 12
  • Public transport nearby

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Bulgarian Tours

Sofia, Bulgaria · Agency

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Discover ancient Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery! From Roman history to refreshing nature walks, enjoy a guided day tour from Sofia. Door-to-door pickup and a deep dive into Bulgaria.

Highlights

  • Enjoy door-to-door service in a small group
  • Visit the house of the Ethnographic Museum and the Roman Theatre in Plovdiv
  • Experience the refreshing Bachkovo Waterfalls
Explore Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery on a full-day tour from Sofia. Your day begins with a comfortable, door-to-door transfer from Sofia to the historic Bachkovo Monastery. After exploring this deeply spiritual site, you have the option to take a short, refreshing nature walk before heading back to Plovdiv. Known as the ancient city of Philippopolis, Plovdiv offers a stunning blend of Roman history and 19th-century charm. We will spend the rest of the day enjoying the city's unique atmosphere.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • lunch /optional/
  • tips /optional/
  • Entry tickets /optional/

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable, sturdy shoes. The Old Town (Architectural Reserve) is famous for its authentic, centuries-old cobblestone streets.

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The local guide will call you by phone upon arrival and meet you in front of the hotel.

Pickup: Anywhere within 5.0 km of Sofia. You agree the place with your guide after booking.

Meeting point: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Drop-off: Back where your guide collected you.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Map of this tour's route, with 2 marked stops

What you'll do

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    Visit one of the most important monasteries in Bulgaria, known for its magnificent frescoes by the bulgarian revival masters
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    Visit one of the most important monasteries in Bulgaria, known for its magnificent frescoes by the bulgarian revival masters.

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    Discover Plovdiv, the ancient Philippolis
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    Discover Plovdiv, the ancient Philippolis. Explore its charming 19th-century Old Town and uncover the preserved remains of its Roman past.

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140 EUR / person · party of 2
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