From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria

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WHEN Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January

ADDRESS , Bulgaria

COMPANY From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria

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See the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit the town of Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire
Tour the impressive Tsarevets fortress standing on top of a local hill since the 12th century
Explore Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals where you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, icon painter, and many more
Drive up to Arbanassi Village, an architectural reserve unique in Bulgaria

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Start by meeting your local guide at your hotel, then drive south from Bucharest towards the Romanian and Bulgarian border. After crossing the Danube River and the Friendship Bridge, you will enter Bulgaria. On the way towards Veliko Tarnovo, stop for an exclusive visit of the Rock-Hewn Churches next to the village of Ivanovo. These are Bulgarian Medieval churches, chapels, and monastic cells hewn into the craggy gorge of Roussenski Lom River. Inscriptions, portraits of saints, and other restored items are from the 13th century. Then, discover Veliko Tarnovo, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and has a long tradition in the culture of Bulgaria. The city is rich in museums and historical sites, combined with a vivacious nightlife propelled by the students in one of the largest universities in Bulgaria. Take a walk on the Artisans Street where you have the chance to pass by workshops owned by Bulgarian families for generations, preserving the old traditions. Get the chance to see a fully functional coppersmith workshop to see the production of copper plates and cups used for Turkish coffee. Hike up the Tsarevets Hill with the remains of the castle and church of Bulgarian kings. Visit the Fortress, the Patriarchal Church, the Royal Palace, and Emperor Balduin’s Tower. Next, journey to Arbanassi and step back in time while wandering the streets lined with houses and churches dating back as far as the 16th century. Take a peek into the life of rich merchants from the 17th century while visiting the Konstantsalieva House, showing the lavish but simple lifestyle of the nobility. Next, stop for lunch in one of the many restaurants serving local food and savor the famous Bulgarian cuisine. Following this, begin the journey back to Bucharest.

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Licensed Private Guide Pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels/hostels and accommodations

Important Information

If you are a citizen outside of the EU, please make sure your visa is eligible for multiple entries (border crossings) into Romania.
Starting with the 9th of July 2024, the bridge on the border between Romania and Bulgaria is under maintenance for approximately 2 months.
As a consequence, the starting time will have to be earlier than usual.

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