Bulgaria · Culture

Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery tour from Sofia

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sofia. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient city of Plovdiv
  • 02 Explore a city shaped by several cultures
  • 03 See Bachkovo Monastery, the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria
  • 04 Enjoy a full-day tour from Sofia
  • 05 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 06 Travel by comfortable vehicle with a driver/guide

Discover two of Bulgaria’s most rewarding cultural landmarks on this full-day trip from Sofia. Begin in Plovdiv, one of the country’s oldest cities, where layers of history and different civilizations have left their mark on the streets and architecture.

The journey continues to Bachkovo Monastery, the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria and an important spiritual site. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers an easy way to combine history, culture, and religious heritage in a single day.

Begin in Plovdiv, one of the country’s oldest cities, where layers of history and different civilizations have left their mark on the streets and architecture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Plovdiv, Sofia
Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bachkovo Monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sofia. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by comfortable vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee for visited sights

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • pick up from any address in Sofia

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Sofia.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Sofia.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Sofia..

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