Half-Day Private Tour in Central Rhodope Mountain

Half-Day Private Tour in Central Rhodope Mountain

Nearby Plovdiv is located Asenovgrad town, better known as the Bulgarian Jerusalem. It is also called the city of brides and its symbol is a medieval fortress named after the Bulgarian king Ivan-Asen II.

Asen’s fortress still controls the passage through the Rhodope Mountains, leading us to the Bachkovo monastery – the second biggest in Bulgaria and the most impressive with its miraculous stories. Once entered in this area, you’ll definitely hear about Mavrud – man, hero or wine? – Many legends are speaking about one fabulous wine – the Mavrud from Asenovgrad!

Itinerary
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Pass By: tripvam Plovdiv, Mizia street 10A, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

Our adventure starts at 09:00 am. We’ll take you from your hotel or the apartment where you stay.

Then we head to Asenovgrad. In the region is situated Asen’s fortress, which we’ll visit.

Our next stop is the Bachkovo Monastery – surrounded by North Rhodope mountain’s hills. The monastery is situated about 10km away from Asenovgrad. The remains of a Thracian horseman have been found here and possible south from the monastery was situated a Thracian village and a place for worship.

Free time for a walk around, then light lunch in Bachkovo village. After that, we go for Mavrud tasting in Asenovgrad!

Our tour ends at about 1:00 pm when we depart back for Plovdiv.