Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery and The Red Wall Nature Reserve

Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery and The Red Wall Nature Reserve

The city of Plovdiv is the second biggest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest cities in the world.It is rich in historical and cultural monuments and attracts hundreds and thousands of visitors every day. This is a place where you just get in and feel the spirit of the time, the marks left by the Byzantine,
the Roman and the Ottoman empires. Also known as the town of Seven Hills, the city of Plovdiv is such a charming place, especially interesting is the old part of the town – an open air museum of the Revival Period. Our journey continues to the remarkable Bachkovo Monastery – one of the largest
orthodox temples in Bulgaria, founded in 1083. A wonderful hike takes us from the Monastery towards one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Red Wall Reserve, home to many endemic and unique species like the Flower of Orpheus. Voted as a bestseller, this tour is highly recommended.

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Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

This is a fascinating walk back in time. One of the best examples of The Bulgarian Revival time.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bachkovo Monastery, 10km south of Asenovgrad on the main road between Assenovgrad and Smolyan, Bachkovo 4251 Bulgaria

Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083. It is the second largest monastery in Bulgaria, part of UNESCO, located in the magical Rhodopes mountain. very impressive with its architecture.

Duration: 30 minutes