Veliko Tarnovo and Medieval Bulgaria Private Day Trip from Bucharest

5.0 (3 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
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Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the beautiful Northern Bulgaria on our 12-hour private tour from Bucharest. This part of land is full of historical treasures, breath-taking scenery and filled with the hospitality of its inhabitants. We shall visit Veliko Tarnovo - the capital of Bulgaria during medieval times, Tsaravets Fortress, Arbanasi Village, Basarabov Monastery and Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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November to June

Private Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest
Pickup included

September to December

Private Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transportation by private modern air-conditioned car/minibus with AC
  • Private tour
  • Licensed English tour guide
  • Free Wi-Fi in vehicle (only for Romania territory)
  • Entrance fees: Basarbovo (3 Euro/pers), Ivanovo Rock Churches (5 Euro/pers), Tsavarets (6 Euro/pers)
  • Lunch
  • Photography and video fees
  • Gratuities
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
  • Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  • Tsarevets

What to expect

  1. Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    The Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo are a group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock and completely different from other monastery complexes in Bulgaria
    Ivanovo Rock Churches are part now of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  2. Tsarevets
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Tsarevets is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. Tsarevets served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark between 1185 and 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and now probably one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bulgaria.
  3. St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Basarbovo Monastery 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 river.
  4. I Travel in Romania
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    I Travel in Romania is a licensed tour operator from Bucharest, Roania.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please be so kind to provide a phone number for the lead traveler to be able to make contact with the tour guide.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • By taking this tour, please remember that you are leaving Romania and entering Bulgaria. Please ensure that your Visa requirements are in order, and it is essential that you carry your passport (or ID card for citizens of EU states).
  • All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
  • Please note that Ivanovo churches are closed for visiting inside during the winter season between November 1st and March 31st
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of 12 hours for the trip is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: please take into account that crossing the border - both ways - can add delay to the trip caused by customs.

Cancellation policy

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

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