Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest

4.9 (35 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration10h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

One day trip from Bucharest to explore the UNESCO Site - Veliko Tarnovo - from the Bulgarian land and walk through history itself.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking guide (on request we can provide Italian or Spanish speaking guide)
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch (approx. 12 €/person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Photography fees

What to expect

  1. Veliko Tarnovo
    1h
    Your private day trip from Bucharest will begin in the morning when your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest, or from any other requested location inside the city.

    You will head south towards Bulgaria, crossing the Danube River, the second largest river in Europe. At approximately 100 km from the Romanian border, you will find the charismatic city of Veliko Tarnovo, a UNESCO heritage site with a tremendous cultural and historic value.

    Once you step through the gates of the medieval town, you will feel like you traveled back in time. You will find palaces, a fortress, houses with unique architectural style, museums, monasteries - all part of the region's history.

    Walking on the cobbled streets, the guide will tell you more about the history of the town which used to be the Capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
  2. Tsarevets
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your Bulgaria day trip will continue with the Tsarevets Fortress, surrounded by thick walls, up on the hill. The market consists of two streets bordered by shops, craftsmen's workshops, and inns. You can buy souvenirs from this center which recreates the atmosphere of the first decades of the 20th century.
  3. Arbanasi
    1h
    When you will return to Bucharest, you will stop near the village of Arbanassi, known especially for the mural paintings in the churches and we will visit the Nativity Church.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Bucharest

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

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