Plovdiv +

Bachkovo monastery +

Asen's fortress

per person / shared shuttle / two-way

Runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

What is included:

Shared transfer with airconditioned vehicle, two-way
Professional driver

What is NOT included:

Entrance fees
Meals and personal expenses

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Schedule

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

08:00 am : departure from St. Alexander Nevski cathedral.
Meeting point behind St Alexander Nevski cathedral and in front of La Cattedrale restaurant

10:15 am : arrival at Asen's fortress

Free time for a visit of your own.

11:00 am : departure from Asen's fortress in direction to Bachkovo monastery.

11:15 am : arrival at Bachkovo monastery

Free time at the monastery for a self-guided visit.

12:15 pm : departure from Bachkovo monastery in direction to Plovdiv.

13:00 pm : arrival in Plovdiv

Your driver will leave you at convenient location in the town, near the start of the pedestrian zone, for a tour of your own. He will give you basic directions and where the Tourist Information center and Free walking tour starting point are. Free time to explore the city until 17:00 pm

17:00 pm : departure from Plovdiv in direction to Sofia
About 2 hours journey.

19:00 pm : arrival in Sofia city. Drop off at Alexander Nevski's square in Sofia city centre

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Prices change depending on travel date & availability - secure the current price now.

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Or ask at the reception of your hotel to order a taxi for you.

Before you go

Тhe Old Town of Plovdiv is covered with cobblestones, so please take comfortable shoes to ensure your pleasant walk. During summer - we recommend taking your sunglasses, hat and protective sun lotion, as temperatures in Plovdiv can get quite high.

Dress code for Bachkovo monastery: long trousers and skirts (at least knee long), no sleeveless tops (take a piece of clothing to cover your shoulders), no hats are allowed in the church of the monastery.