Discover the medieval fortress of Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo, explore the ancient spirit of the Dryanovo Monastery, and venture into the fairy-tale underground world of Bacho Kiro Cave in Bulgaria.
- Veliko Tarnovo - The medieval capital of the Bulgarian Second Kingdom once considered the Third Rome. The tour includes a walking tour of Gurka Street and of Tsarevets.
- Dryanovo Monastery - The 12th-century monastery together with park and the waterfall not far from here.
- Bacho Kiro Cave - Dryanovo monastery - Bacho Kiro cave, the place of the oldest homo sapiens remains and the oldest ornaments in Europe (43000-46000 years old), including a splendid gorge and a waterfall.
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All fees and taxes included
- Lunch
- Snacks
An hour’s journey from Bucharest unveils the treasures of Bulgaria. The UNESCO heritage recognized Tsarevets medieval fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, with its vintage cobbled streets and unparalleled views, is a sight to behold. Taking a detour in time, the Dryanovo Monastery offers a glimpse into the spirit of antiquity, especially if Orthodoxy is a realm yet unexplored for you. The crown jewel of the day has to be the Bacho Kiro Cave. This maze-like cave teeming with tunnels and passages is reminiscent of a mythical world beneath the earth’s surface. Sealed within it are some of Europe’s oldest human fossils, approximately 46,000 years old. The pristine natural beauty of the Andaka and Dryanovo River canyons marks it as one of Europe’s untouched wildernesses.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.