🏨 Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress Activity

Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Enjoy a great day trip to the ancient town of Plovdiv- see its old town, Roman heritage and astonishing hills. In the afternoon, take a ride to the nearby Rodopi mountain to discover the remains of the medieval Bulgarian fortress, from which you will also see magnificent panoramic views.

Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

What's Included

A visit to the Asen`s fortress

Hotel pick up and drop off

Private tour

Professional private driver- guide

Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv

Transportation by an A/C car with free Wi Fi

What's Not Included

Entrance fees (if present)

Food & personal expenses

Gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 3 - 99

Additional Info

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

The tour starts with a pick up from any location in Sofia.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plovdiv Old Town

The cliche "you must see Plovdiv to see Bulgaria" is absolutely true and there is so much to explore in the country's second largest town. Plovdiv is about 1,5 hours’ drive from Sofia and is situated in the western part of the Thracian Valley. It is one of the oldest settlements in the world, having emerged on the three adjacent hills – the beginning of its history dates back to 4,000 years BC. It has preserved Thracian, Roman and Bulgarian heritage from different epochs. There will be a 1,5-hour walking tour in the heart of the town and you will learn lots of historical facts and legends while exploring its most interesting sightseeing places.

You will see the Roman Theater and parts of the Roman Stadium. Walk through the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Explore the magnificent Revival old town with its unique colorful houses from the 19th century. See the recently uncovered early Christian mosaics dating back to the 4th century!

Since this year Plovdiv is the European capital of culture, you may be able to see some of the undergoing events as well! They will be in all different aspects such as exebitions, concerts, art permormances, street parades and many others. You can write us your date of traveling and we will inform you what events will be held during that period and can be included in the day trip. On requesrt, we can organize you a multiday trip to Plovdiv with an overnight stay as well!

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)

After exploring Plovdiv, you will head to the mountains and visit the remains of the old medieval Asen`s Fortress (named after the famous Bulgarian king Ivan Asen II) and its church. It is situated on a very vivid place from where you can see amazing panoramic views and take astonishing photos.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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