From Bucharest, Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria, Bucharest, Bulgaria

From Bucharest, Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

Explore the medieval capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, on a day trip from Bucharest. Visit the Tsarevets Fortress and St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.

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This 12-hour excursion begins in the early morning with a pickup from your Bucharest accommodation followed by a drive to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Spend an enjoyable day discovering the impressive medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo.

Veliko Tarnovo was the medieval capital of Bulgaria and is home of the Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification of the Middle Ages.

Your itinerary includes visits to the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today and Arbanasi village, where the medieval architecture will transport you back a few centuries in time.

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Duration 12 hours

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Pickup included

Pick-up and drop-off are available from select central locations in Bucharest downtown. Be ready at the designated location 5 minutes in advance. Time updates may be sent a day prior, so check messages after 7:00 PM.

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Limited to 15 participants

from € 79 € 71.10 per person

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Itinerary	7 pickup location options: Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest, Novotel Bucharest City Centre, Unirii Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Gray Line - University Square, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Romana Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Hello Hotels Bucharest See more Van (1 hour) Local café Break time (15 minutes) Optional Van (45 minutes) Basarbovo Monastery Visit (30 minutes) Extra fee Van (1.5 hours) Veliko Tarnovo Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by (1 hour) Extra fee Tsarevets Fortress Visit (45 minutes) Extra fee Van (15 minutes) Arbanasi Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes) Van (1.5 hours) Local café Break time (15 minutes) Optional Van (1 hour) 7 drop-off locations: Novotel Bucharest City Centre, Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest, Hello Hotels Bucharest, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Romana Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Gray Line - University Square, Unirii Square - Gray Line Meeting Point See more Main stop Other stop For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights	Visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, carved into a cliff and still inhabited today Discover Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria and home to the strongest Bulgarian fortification of that time Admire the medieval architecture of Arbanasi village Discover the Tsarevets Fortress, an inescapable symbol of Veliko Tarnovo
Includes	Pickup from central meeting point locations Small group tour Professional tour guide Round-trip transportation Lunch and other personal expenses Admission tickets for Basarabov Monastery and Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (8 Eur/person)