Bulgaria Excursion: Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress & Arbanasi Village from Bucharest

Embark on a full-day excursion from Bucharest to Bulgaria and discover the enchanting Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress and Arbanasi Village. Explore ancient fortifications, visit a cliff-carved monastery, and admire medieval architecture. Don’t forget your passport!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery - The tour’s first stop, St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, is the only Bulgarian example of such a structure carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today, and its atmosphere will fill you with wonder. You will have a little time to explore this beautiful religious monument before we continue to the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Tickets
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day expedition to Bulgaria, starting from your Bucharest hotel in the morning. Journey in a climate-controlled vehicle to the base of the Balkan Mountains. Visit the ancient town of Veliko Tarnovo guided by your tour leader. Here, you can behold the Tsaravets Fortress, a relic from the Middle Ages.
Proceed to the St. Dimitrie Basarabov…

Location
St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Khaled_h
Apr 29, 2025
Our hero for today's trip... - Our hero for today's trip was Alin, his attitude and services exceeded our expectations at all levels from timing to knowing the area or being patient with us. The fortress deserves the effort to go up for the view.
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Khayward
Apr 8, 2025
Superb and memorable tour - Superb tour of Veliko Tarnovo and other fascinating sites. Octavian tailored the tour to my interests and went the extra mile for an outstanding travel experience. Really enjoyed visiting with him also. Highly enjoyable and highly recommended. Thank you Octavian!
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Sarah_s
Mar 12, 2025
My guide was Victor. He... - My guide was Victor. He did an amazing job explaining everything and giving so many really cool facts about things. It was a really good experience and I would not hesitate to do it again.
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Tamara
Feb 4, 2025
Excellent visit to Bulgaria - Excellent trip and very good guide! Alin arrived on time, worried about all the details and needs of one, with good recommendations for what to see and eat. Recommended
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Hillary_c
Nov 26, 2024
Skip the stress and hire the best - We had a great day with Octavian! He was extremely knowledgeable about Romanian and Bulgarian history. There were many benefits to having a guide with us versus trying to navigate this trip on our own (when to arrive at border for efficiency, clean bathrooms, parking, navigating their confusing roads, etc.). It would’ve taken us twice or three times as long to do. Thanks for a fun day in Bulgaria!
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William_l
Oct 3, 2024
He's the best - We had a great time with Alin of Ride2RO. He showed us all the interesting places and had great stories to go with them. He's funny and entertaining. I ran out of rons for a tip, so we took him to lunch. He's the best.
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Sergei
Sep 21, 2024
Excellent tour - I booked a private tour. My guide was Victor Zamphir. The guide is very polite and easy to talk to. Very well travelled. Very knowledgeable. Excellent story teller. Provided a lot of historical data while answering my questions. The tour involves a lot of driving, but you get to see a lot of nice houses and nature. The tour involves a lot of walking. Wear the appropriate shoes and clothes. The monastery is not some medieval shining cathedral, but it is very unique and interesting. The fortress is located in an astounding location. The views are breathtaking. We climbed to the top of a watch tower - the views are even better. We went through the fortress, into a church. We walked in the old city. The atmosphere is calm, yet full of life, but not overwhelming like in large tourist cities. I will remember this tour and my conversations with the tour guide forever.
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Sergei_s
Sep 21, 2024
Excellent tour - I booked a private tour. My guide was Victor Zamphir. The guide is very polite and easy to talk to. Very well travelled. Very knowledgeable. Excellent story teller. Provided a lot of historical data while answering my questions. The tour involves a lot of driving, but you get to see a lot of nice houses and nature. The tour involves a lot of walking. Wear the appropriate shoes and clothes. The monastery is not some medieval shining cathedral, but it is very unique and interesting. The fortress is located in an astounding location. The views are breathtaking. We climbed to the top of a watch tower - the views are even better. We went through the fortress, into a church. We walked in the old city. The atmosphere is calm, yet full of life, but not overwhelming like in large tourist cities. I will remember this tour and my conversations with the tour guide forever.
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Ilievictoro
Aug 10, 2024
Perfect day! - A great day with a wonderful tour guidé. Knowledgeable, funny, patient tour guide who made our day an unforgettable one.
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Ramingo59
Aug 6, 2024
Tour of Bulgaria with Friends - In summer it is worth visiting in the morning if you do not want to risk a heat stroke, slight climb to get to the church but nothing fancy.
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From $107
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).