Day Trips from Plovdiv – Rhodope Mountains Bachkovo Monastery & Assen’s Fortress

Swap Plovdiv’s cobbles for the Rhodope Mountains on a tight, high-impact escape that blends sacred art with cliff-top views. This day trip pairs Bachkovo Monastery—Bulgaria’s second-largest (1083)—with the dramatic ramparts of Assen’s Fortress and visit of the iconic place wondeful bridges. Planning your week? See what’s on in our events in Plovdiv and browse all day trips from Plovdiv.

Why this trip is top rated?

• Bachkovo Monastery: Byzantine heritage, shaded courtyards, vivid frescoes (incl. works attributed to Zahari Zograf). Read more on Wikipedia.
• Wonderful bridges 
• Assen’s Fortress: Short, rewarding climb to the chapel and walls with commanding views over the Asenitsa gorge.
• Logistics: Hotel pick-up, curated route, and a guide who keeps the pace tight and the stories sharp.

Plan at a glance

• Start: 08:30 (hotel pick-up in Plovdiv)

• Duration: 12 hours 

• Route: Plovdiv → Bachkovo Monastery (guided visit) → Assen’s Fortress → Wonderful bridges (guided visit & photo stops) → Plovdiv drop-off

• Pace: Efficient—maximum time on sites, minimal bus time.

What’s included

• Professional guide

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Plovdiv)

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Prices

• Shared tour: 147 BGN / 75 EUR per person

• Private options: available on request (tell us group size and we’ll quote fast and fair)

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