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Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

In only a few hours this tour takes you from Bucharest to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains where the impressive medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo is located. The tour will start with a visit to St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into rock and inhabited since its establishment, and will continue with a visit to the remarkable medieval capital of Veliko Tarnovo, built high on the surrounding hilltops, and Arbanasi Village, full of medieval charm.

What's Included

Pick-up from selected central hotels in Bucharest

Professional tour guide

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)

Optional Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 4 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Please note that if pick-up is not available from your accommodation you may be asked to go to a convenient meeting point
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of the day and traffic conditions
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Please note that if pick-up is not available from your accommodation you may be asked to go to a convenient meeting point
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of the day and traffic conditions
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

University's Square

Pass by and admire the University Square, a symbolic place laden with history.

• Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Unirii

Pass by and admire the Unirii Square one of the largest public squares in Europe.

• Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Parliament

Pass by and admire the Palace of Parliament - the world’s largest, heaviest and most expensive administrative building

• Admission Ticket Free

St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

Visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tsarevets

Veliko Tarnovo is home to the magnificent Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification from the Middle Ages. Once home to royalty this ancient stronghold is now a striking tourist attraction standing proudly atop Tsaravets Hill.

Once you have explored Veliko Tarnovo and 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 spectacular views and incredible examples of medieval architecture dating back several centuries. This tour is truly one for the enthusiastic history buff and anybody that appreciates beautiful buildings, stunning scenery, and the opportunity to discover a little more about Bulgaria.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arbanasi

Travel back in time while looking at the Arbanasi Village, which dates back to the 14th century.

• Admission Ticket Free

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