From Bucharest: Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria

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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.

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Highlights

  • Visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, carved into a cliff and still inhabited today
  • Discover Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria and home to the strongest Bulgarian fortification of that time
  • Admire the medieval architecture of Arbanasi village
  • Discover the Tsarevets Fortress, an inescapable symbol of Veliko Tarnovo

Description

This 12-hour excursion begins in the early morning with a pickup from your Bucharest accommodation followed by a drive to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Spend an enjoyable 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.

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Pickup from central meeting point locations Small group tour Professional tour guide Round-trip transportation

Important Information

  • This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. If this number is not reached, alternatives shall be made Children under 4-year-old cannot attend shared tours. Please contact the local partner for a private tour offer If pick-up is not available from your accommodation you may be asked to go to a convenient meeting point

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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