Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery
Overview
Discover the town of Plovdiv- one of the oldest existing settlements in world! 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! Plovdiv itself will be a European capital of culture in 2019.
In the afternoon, you will go to the Bachkovo monastery- the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria, established in the 11th century. It is famous for the icon of Virgin Marry, which is taught to be miraculous and thousands of people each year come to see it.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- A visit to the Bachkovo Monastery
- Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv
- Transportation by an A/C minivan
- Professional private driver- guide
- Food & personal expenses
- Gratuities
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Bachkovo Monastery
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes, the terrain in the old town is harsh.
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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).
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- A visit to the Bachkovo Monastery.
- Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv.
- Transportation by an A/C minivan.
- Professional private driver- guide.
- Food & personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery is as follows:
- 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 Private Day Trip to Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- A visit to the Bachkovo Monastery
- Sightseeing tour in Plovdiv
- Transportation by an A/C minivan
- Professional private driver- guide
- Food & personal expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes, the terrain in the old town is harsh.
- It would mean a lot to us if you leave us a valid EMAIL address - so that we may remind you to leave us a review on our Tripadvisor page
- Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
