Bachkovo and Red Wall Day Tour
Overview of the tour in Sofia
You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or address in Sofia and within two hours journey by private car or minivan, you will arrive at the starting point of the hike in the Rhodope Mountains. Walk on a picturesque trail upstream Slivov Dol river and its numerous cascades, where many orchids can be spotted. Reach Slivodolsko Padalo waterfall (49 m), among the tallest in the Rhodope Mountains. After a short break walk back to the car and after a short transfer arrives in Bachkovo Monastery for a sightseeing tour and lunch. Later the journey continues with a short transfer and city tour of Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe. In the late afternoon head towards Sofia, where your driver will leave you at your place.
Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Total ascent / descent: approx. 180 m
Bus/car transfers duration: approx. 4 hours
This activity includes:
- Bachkovo Monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno"
- Slivodolsko Padalo Waterfall
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel or address in Sofia or Plovdiv
- All transfers with private car or bus as per itinerary
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide
- Guidance in Bachkovo Monastery, Plovdiv and throughout the tour
On arrival
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or address within the city of Sofia.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.