Plovdiv and Assen Forteress from Sofia - Travel To Bulgaria

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transport: bus

price: 39

 
  • Guaranteed departures every TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY!

  • Price from 39 euro per person on SIC (seat in coach)

  • Minimum number of participants - 3 persons

This full day trip from Sofia is an opportunity to discover one of the oldest European towns contemporary to Troya and Mikena – Plovdiv as well asmedieval Assen Fortress. This beautiful fortification will allow you to learn some history and take wonderful pictures on the green mountain of Rhodopes.

Highlights:
  • Pay for 1 tour - visit 2 – the city of Plovdiv and the Assen Fortress
  • Guaranteed departures every Tusday, Thursday and Saturday, even for one person only.
  • Easy booking service - pay by PayPal or any Credit Card.
  • English speaking guide throughout the full day. Personal attention guaranteed.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Guided tour of Plovdiv
  • Free cancellation 5 days before departure.

Description:
  • Plovdiv is not only one of the oldest European towns contemporary to Troya and Mikena but it will be the European Capital of Culture in 2019. It has existed as a settlement for 8000 years and became a town some 3000 years ago during the Troyan war. In 342 BC, it was conquered by Philip ²² of Macedonia, Alexander the Great’s father, who renamed it Philippopolis or "the city of Philip" in his own honor. With the establishment of Bulgaria in 681 Philipopolis became an important border fortress of the Byzantine Empire. In 1364 the Ottoman Turks seized Plovdiv and called the city Filibe which comes from "Philip". In the historical heart of the city you will see beautifully decorated 19th century houses, the ancient fortress wall, the Roman Forum and Stadium as well as magnificent churches. The wealth of the city of Plovdiv is its museums, antic historical sites, ancient houses and paved streets.
  • Asen Fortress is a beautiful medieval fortification part of the tragic periods of the Bulgarian history.

Your Day in Plovdiv and Assen Fortress
9:00 h Departure from St. Alexander Nevski church square, across La Cathedralle restaurant.
11:00 h Start the walking guided tour in the Old town. You will go through cobblestone streets and you will visit some 19-th century houses, the church, the Roman theater and the Roman stadium. Also you will have chance to go back in time and see the ruins reconstructed by our Virtual Reality 3D goggles.
13:00 h Optional lunch in nearby restaurant (grilled trout specialty);
14:30-15:00h you will meet your van and guide at the end of the main street in front of Trimontium hotel and take a 30 min drive;
15:30 h Arrival at Assen Fortress - beautiful medieval fortification in the mountain Rhodopes - learn its history and take wonderful pictures from the top;
18:00-18:30 h Arrival at St. Alexander Nevski square.

The itinerary may vary depending on road conditions, weather, traffic or other.


Prices:
Prices 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4-5 persons 6-18 persons
April 1st – October 31st 39 ˆ / 39 ˆ per person 39 ˆ per person 39 ˆ per person 39 ˆ per person
November 1st –March 31st N/A 45 ˆ per person 45 ˆ per person 45 ˆ per person 45 ˆ per person

The prices include:
  • Full transportation costs
  • English-speaking guide, throughout the day
  • Parking fees,

The prices doås not include:
  • Entrance fees (Plovdiv museums 6 BGN per museum or 15BGN for all and Assen Fortress 3BGN).
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses.

Discounts:
  • Children 1 – 16 years old 20% discount

How to Book?
  • Your name
  • Number of adults and children
  • Pay online with your credit card or PayPal account.
  • Be ready for your departure at 09.00am sharp on the meeting point: the parking behind St. Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral (in front of La Cathedrala Restaurant)

Important information:
  • Bookings made for the following day must be confirmed by e-mail or telephone in person. We will do our best to accommodate last minute bookings, however we cannot guarantee seats / vehicles available for the next morning.
  • Outfit: comfortable shoes (cobblestone streets)
  • Driving time: 4h 30m approx.
  • Walking time: 3h approx
  • Handicap accessible: No