From Plovdiv: Asen's Fortress Hike with Breakfast & Pickup

Discover the medieval Asen's Fortress on a scenic hike from Plovdiv. Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian breakfast with a view of the Rhodope Mountains and learn about the history and legends of the area
Leave the streets of Plovdiv behind and discover one of the most spectacular historical landscapes in the Rhodope Mountains on a short and easy hiking adventure.

Your experience begins with convenient pickup from your hotel in Plovdiv. Sit back and enjoy the drive toward the foothills of the Rhodopes, where the dramatic medieval Asen's Fortress stands high above the valley.

But this isn't simply a visit to the fortress. Instead of arriving only to take a few photos and leave, you'll experience the landscape on foot.

Follow an easy scenic trail through the mountain surroundings and enjoy beautiful viewpoints overlooking the fortress, the valley, and the Rhodope Mountains.

As you walk, discover the stories behind this remarkable place. Imagine soldiers watching the mountain passes centuries ago. Hear about the different civilizations that controlled this strategic gateway, the medieval Bulgarian rulers who strengthened it, and the legends that have survived in the mountains.

The pace is relaxed and the hike is designed to be accessible rather than challenging. There is plenty of time to stop, enjoy the scenery, and take photos.

At one of the scenic stops, enjoy a small taste of Bulgaria. Try freshly prepared banitsa — Bulgaria's famous traditional pastry made with layers of filo pastry and cheese — accompanied by a bottle of mineral water.

After the hike, relax on the journey back to Plovdiv and finish your experience with drop-off at your hotel.

För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.

Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.