• Plovdiv - Depart around 8am and arrive via Pazardchik at Plovdiv at 10am.

Visit Plovdiv, the European Capital of Culture 2019, an ancient city with Roman, Persian and Ottoman influences. Check out its most famous cultural monument, the Arena Theater: a Roman amphitheatre in a strategic position on a hill above the city.
Stroll through “The City of the Seven the Hills” a pedestrian area full of shops, terraces and galleries.

Departure around 12:00

• Assenova krepost (Asen’s Fortress) - Continue for 23km your Bulgarian road trip to arrive around 12:30 into the impressive Rhodope Mountains and follow the winding road up to where you find the Fortress of Asen standing on a rocky ridge.

The Fort was built in the 6th century during the rule of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great and the fort had an important strategic function during the Middle Ages. Ruined after the Ottoman conquest in the 14th century, only the authentic church survived, but you will enjoy the great panoramic view from the top.

Departure are 13:30.

• Bachkovo - After 15 minutes drive you will arrive at Bachkovo for lunch, we booked you a lunch at a rustique place by the river for you.

• Bachkovo Monastery - Arrive 15:15 Backovo Monastery

After your lunch have a 15minutes wlak to visit Bachkovo Monastery.
Beautifully located in the Rhodope Mountains, it is situated on the right from the Valley of Chepelarska River, and one of the most important monasteries of the Bulgarian Orthodox Churcho, This National Monument, like Nesebar, is also a heritage of Unesco. It conserves a huge number of i very precious examples of paintings, from the 11th to 14th centuries.

You will depart around 4:45 pm and arrive via the A1 at Borovets around 19:30.

• Entry to Asen’s Fortress included
• Multimedia guided tour
• Fully insured transportation
• Entry to Bachkovo Monastery included
• Lunch provided
• GPS coordinates supplied

• Parking Fees
• Personal Expences

An idea presenting you the ideal blend of two experiences, enabling you to design your own individualized trip or select from our suggested itineraries. We personally deliver your well-prepared vehicle to your hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria’s heritage-rich capital.

In this journey, we offer you a custom trip, reserved for your family’s comfort.

This provides a self-directed audio tour featuring comprehensive car services, equipment, map, GPS tracking, audio guidebooks, filming, surplus mileage, admission passes, table bookings and coupons.

• Drivers must be 22 years old minimum or hold at least one year his/her drive

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