Private Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania
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One day trip from Bucharest to explore the UNESCO Site - Veliko Tarnovo - from the Bulgarian land and walk through history itself.

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Stop At: Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo Province

Your private day trip from Bucharest will begin in the morning when your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest, or from any other requested location inside the city.

You will head south towards Bulgaria, crossing the Danube River, the second largest river in Europe. At approximately 100 km from the Romanian border, you will find the charismatic city of Veliko Tarnovo, a UNESCO heritage site with a tremendous cultural and historic value.

Once you step through the gates of the medieval town, you will feel like you traveled back in time. You will find palaces, a fortress, houses with unique architectural style, museums, monasteries - all part of the region's history.

Walking on the cobbled streets, the guide will tell you more about the history of the town which used to be the Capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tsarevets, Tsar Asen Square, Veliko Tarnovo 5000 Bulgaria

Your Bulgaria day trip will continue with the Tsarevets Fortress, surrounded by thick walls, up on the hill. The market consists of two streets bordered by shops, craftsmen's workshops, and inns. You can buy souvenirs from this center which recreates the atmosphere of the first decades of the 20th century.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Arbanasi, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo Province

When you will return to Bucharest, you will stop near the village of Arbanassi, known especially for the mural paintings in the churches and we will visit the Nativity Church.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Professional English-speaking guide (on request we can provide Italian or Spanish speaking guide)
  • Transportation with a modern vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottle of water
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Tsarevets

Exclusions

  • Lunch (approx. 12 €/person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Photography fees

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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