Bulgaria full-day guided tour from Bucharest
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This 1-day trip to Bulgaria will start in the early morning, your adventure begins with a trip towards the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Your first stop will be St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only Bulgarian example of a monastery structure carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today.You'll have some free time to explore this religious monument before you continue to the remarkable medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo, which was once the medieval capital of Bulgaria. Veliko Tarnovo has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valley and is home to the magnificent Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification from the Middle Ages.Once you have enjoyed lunch, the tour will continue to its final stop; Arbanasi Village. Nestled on a high plateau between the settlements of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa, Arbanasi Village provides incredible examples of medieval architecture dating back several centuries.
Highlights
- Visit the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff
- Discover the medieval capital of Bulgaria and Tsaravets Fortress
- See the medieval architecture in Arbanasi Village
- Be transported back in time by Veliko Tarnovo
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
12 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tour guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
- Small group experience
Not included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Attractions tickets
Where you'll meet
Departure from University Square at 07:40am.
Operated by
Gray Line Romania
Important information
* You'll be asked to show your passport on the trip
* This tour requires a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum is not met the tour will be canceled and you will receive a full refund. The maximum group size is 17 people
* Infants (0-3) get free admission
* Pickup service is only available for a selection of Bucharest centrally located hotels. Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking