Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo Day Tour from Bucharest: Exploring Two Countries in One Day
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Experience the best of Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo on this day tour from Bucharest. Visit the stunning Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski and explore the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo. Enjoy a delicious lunch and discover the charming village of Arbanasi. Don't miss this opportunity to explore two countries in one day!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery - We start from Bucharest and we’ll make 2 hours until the destination, and the visit at the monastery will last 1 hour.
    The Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski - is a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery near the city of Ruse in north-eastern Bulgaria. It has the same name as the nearby village of Basarbovo and lies about 35 metres above the river Rusenski Lom, south of the Danube.
  • Veliko Tarnovo - We start from Basarabov monastery and we’ll make 1 hour until Veliko Tarnovo and the visit will last 2 hours.
    Veliko Tarnovo is the first capital of Bulgaria
  • Arbanasi - From Veliko to Arbanasi we will walk for half an hour and visit the village of Arbanasi for 1 hour. After the visit, we will return to Bucharest and the return trip will take 3 hours.

Arbanasi is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa.

What's Included
  • Small-group setting for a personalized experience
  • Audio system provided for clear guidance while social distancing
  • Convenient pick-ups from central locations
  • Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided by a professional driver/tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
  • Optional Gratuities
Additional Information

Embarking on a single-day journey, we will tour Bulgaria, starting from Bucharest. We’ll traverse the Danube to reach the Bulgarian border and make our first stop at the Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski, a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery nestled near Ruse city in north-eastern Bulgaria. This site shares its name with a neighboring village, and we’ll be there for roughly 2 hours. Next, we set off for Veliko Tarnovo, a journey taking about an hour and a half. We’ve allocated 3 hours to explore and grab lunch there. Veliko Tarnovo is known for being the inaugural capital of Bulgaria. We also visit the village of Arbanasi. The final leg of our trip is the return to Romania, which will take approximately 3 hours. A thrilling opportunity to experience two countries in a single day!

Location
Piața Unirii
In front of the Horoscop hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

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Danielth6751sa
Apr 28, 2022
Bulgaria trip - It's nice to have such a knowledgeable driver on this excursion. He made the long ride seem shorter and more enjoyable. Will definitely book him in the summer as well. Thank you for this awesome experience.
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