Sofia to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery Tour: Explore Ancient City and Bulgarian Monastery

The journey begins with an exploration of the historical city of Plovdiv, a place marked by the cultural remnants of various civilizations. Following this, you’ll visit Bachkovo monastery, Bulgaria’s second largest monastery. The tour ensures hassle-free hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plovdiv Old Town - Second biggest city in Bulgaria
  • Bachkovo Monastery - One of the most important orthodox monuments in Bulgaria
  • Plovdiv Roman Theatre - One of the world’s best-preserved ancient theaters
What's Included
  • Comfortable round-trip transportation
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Complimentary bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Location
Plovdiv Old Town
Cancellation Policy

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

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Melvinc
Jan 14, 2020
day trip from Sofia - we went with Mariya to the monastery and then to the city - excellent decision to avoid the morning mist in Plovdiv. The guide gave a good history and geology of the region. we enjoyed the trip and highly recommend the trip.
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Klkyriakides62
May 12, 2018
Plovdiv for me was an City with History, Culture, and Character - This City is full of history, and Character, the amazing Amphitheatre with the views that are breathtaking, you must visit this incredible place when you are in Bulgaria
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George
Nov 1, 2017
Outstanding guide. She was also our... - <p>Outstanding guide. She was also our guide the following day inMacadonia. Plovdiv sould not be missed Lots oh cobble stones and hills.</p>
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Sam_b
Sep 25, 2017
We had a very knowledgeable guide named... - <p>We had a very knowledgeable guide named Todor. Highly recommended.</p>
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Bawapapia7
Jul 15, 2017
Fantastic experience. Beautiful city... - <p>Fantastic experience. Beautiful city and monastery, great guide. A must do for everyone visiting this region.</p>
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Charles_e
Jan 29, 2017
Our day trip to Plovdiv was a big... - <p>Our day trip to Plovdiv was a big success. The guide, Todor, was very knowledgeable as he led us through the old city of Tremontium visiting several Roman sites. He also accommodated variations on the itinerary such as adding a tour of the Ethnographic museum. He took us to a good restaurant and, after lunch, on a comprehensive tour of Bachkovo Monastery. There he regaled us with an in-depth history of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and showing us some beautiful frescoes and mosaics - some of which were not open to the public. Overall, my son and I really enjoyed the experience and we learned a lot. Thank you Todor and Viator!<br/> Charles</p>
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Michalis
Sep 30, 2016
The guide was native greek speaking... - <p>The guide was native greek speaking! He was great driver and very informative the whole day! It was an excellent guide and highly recommended. Thank you to the travel agency for the organization !</p>
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John
Oct 30, 2016
Very interesting - learned a lot... - <p>Very interesting - learned a lot about Bulgaria and its significant role in the Byzantine Empire. Lots of walking - be sure you have good walking shoes. Roman ruins very interesting - the theater made it all worthwhile. The monastery was OK, the Rila Monastery was a better choice.</p>
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Rrout
Sep 16, 2022
My trip was cancelled night before - I am sure the tour would be great. The tour ad went from 'likely to sell out' and late the night before I received a notice that the trip was cancelled. So I never got to Plovidv or Bachkovo. Disappointed part of my trip to Bulgaria.
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Jorge
Aug 28, 2017
This tour was awful. Tour guide was... - <p>This tour was awful. Tour guide was good driver but awful tour guide. No knowledge of even basic facts. I could have given the tour<br/> and I had never been there. No explanations, no direction, had to get someone to tell her what basic monuments were to explain<br/> it to uspoor elementary explanations - this is the clock tower, I had never noticed it before. would not recommend, get another<br/> tour company. Just awful!</p>
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