Immerse yourself in Bulgaria’s abundant history on this comprehensive day trip from Bucharest. Enjoy comfortable travel on an air-conditioned minibus, departing from your Bucharest lodging, to landmarks like St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, Tsaravets Fortress, and Veliko Tarnovo, with the guidance of our skilled tour guide.
- Ateneul Roman - Meet with your guide at your accommodation and then start your day trip with a drive towards Bulgaria. Your first stop will be at the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today.
- Ruse - Pass the border into Bulgaria
- St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery - After crossing the border into Bulgaria you will be reaching your first stopat the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today.
Take an inside tour in this enchanting old monastery and find out it’s secrets.
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Tsarevets - After Basarabov Monastery continue with your day trip to Veliko Tarnovo. Visit the wonderful Tsaravets Fortress situated on the hills of the city. Enjoy the rich history behind the fortress that is situated at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.
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Veliko Tarnovo - After the Tsarevets fortress head for city center of Veliko Tarnovo where you will have free time for lunch and shopping with the help of our guide.
Conclude your tour with return transport to your hotel in Bucharest.
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Small-group tour (maximum 8 people per group)
- Professional English speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Pick-up from centrally located hotels/Hostels (selected hotels/hostels only)
- Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
- Lunch and other personal expenses
- A current, valid passport is required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of the day and traffic conditions
- A minimum of 2 participants is required to organise the tour
- Please make sure you owe all the necessary documents and permissions for crossing the border.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
