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Explore the medieval capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, on a day trip from Bucharest. Visit the Tsarevets Fortress and St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.

Highlights

• Visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, carved into a cliff and still inhabi
• Discover Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria and home to the strong
• Admire the medieval architecture of Arbanasi village

Description

This 12-hour trip starts early in the morning with a pickup from the predetermined fixed point in the center of Bucharest, followed by a walk to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Spend a pleasant day discovering the impressive medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo. Veliko Tarnovo was the medieval capital of Bulgaria and is home of the Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification of the Middle Ages. Your itinerary includes visits to the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today and Arbanasi village, where the medieval architecture will transport you back a few centuries in time.

Includes

Total Duration: 10-11 hours bucharest to St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery, Basarbovo 7071 Bulgaria, 2 hours by van St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monasteryto 30 min vizit and go to Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo Province, 1,5 hours and 3 hours visit and free time Arbanasi, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo Province, 1 hours return to Bucharest 3 hours

Important Information

• This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. If this number is not reached, alternatives shall be made not recommended for people with mobility problems, there are many steps to climb and a lot of walking Children under 4-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer to have an umbrella and a raincoat (it can also be rainy days)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund