Arrival Transfer

Private Car Transfer from Plovdiv International Airport to Hotel.

3 Nights' Accommodation

3 nights' 29A Guesthouse 4* or similar, Plovdiv

1 x Double/Twin Standard Room

Room Only

Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

Start Time: 10:00am (Friday & Saturday Only)

Duration: 3 Hrs

Description:

Eat like a Bulgarian! Get to know the culture and history of what we eat, while you taste traditional dishes that are accompanied by fun and insightful stories, on a tour led by a professional local guide. On this food walk, you will become immersed in the local culinary atmosphere, both old and new. You will also interact with locals, getting to know them a bit better.

Please Note:

If you are Vegetarian, Vegan or have any food allergies, please advise in advance!

Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress Tour Ex. Plovdiv

Start Time: 09:00am

Duration: 3 Hrs

Description:

On this tour, you will be driven to the dramatic Rhodope Mountains for a half day tour from Plovdiv. You will pass the pretty town of Asenovgrad to see the remarkable remains of the Fortress of King Ivan Asen, who was a wise ruler of the 2nd Bulgarian Kingdom. Here, visit the 13th Century Church of the Holy Mother of God to admire the historic iconography and frescoes. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountain scenery and learn why the Fortress gained importance in the Middle Ages, and how it was conquered by the armies of the Third Crusade.

Afterwards, we head to the picturesque Bachkovo Monastery, which is located deep in the Mountains. Founded in 1083, it is one of the most sacred places in Bulgarian history. The Monastery’s main Church contains a valuable icon of the Virgin Mary from the 11th Century and according to legend it can work miracles. Admire the exterior of the 12th Century Byzantine style Church of the Archangels and the stunning Mural on the outside wall of the Refectory, which represents a bird’s eye view of the Monastery and the surrounding buildings. This is the largest panoramic Mural of Bulgaria and was painted in the middle of the 19th Century. The Monastery complex tour ends at the Church of Saint Nikola, which was built between 1834 and 1837. Here, enjoy the impressive Doomsday frescoes in the Narthex of the Church.

Departure Transfer

Private Car Transfer from Hotel to Plovdiv International Airport.

Optional Hotel Upgrade

Hotel Imperial Plovdiv 4* or similar, Plovdiv

1 x Standard Double/Twin Room with Breakfast Included

Supplement: AUD $15.00 per person per night

3 Night Cultural Plovdiv & Surrounds

Package Includes

Arrival Transfer

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