Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup
Overview
Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district.
Enjoy breathtaking views from Asen’s Fortress, perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains.
Visit the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary.
Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.
What's Included
- Transport with minivan or car
- Entrance fee to House-Museum Hindliyan, Plovdiv
- Entrance fee to Asen's fortress
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Plovdiv
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plovdiv Old Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ethnographic Museum
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House-Museum Hindlian
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bachkovo Monastery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sofia
2 hours 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transport with minivan or car.
- Entrance fee to House-Museum Hindliyan, Plovdiv.
- Entrance fee to Asen's fortress.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Licensed English-speaking guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Plovdiv, Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transport with minivan or car
- Entrance fee to House-Museum Hindliyan, Plovdiv
- Entrance fee to Asen's fortress
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
