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A historical stone archway, a watchtower, and a flag on a hill. 1
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest 2
A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered houses, a stone wall, and a wooden fence. 3
A cobblestone street with traditional buildings, some with balconies covered in greenery. 4
A parking area with cars and a van, a rocky cliff, and trees. 5
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The previous price was €69 and current price is €62 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
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Overview

  • One day trip, with a visit to Bulgaria with departure from Bucharest
    We cross the border over the Danube and stop at the first visit to the Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski – is a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery near the city of Ruse in north-eastern Bulgaria. It has the same name as the nearby village 2 hour
    From here we leave for Veliko Tarnovo for an hour and a half where we will have 3 hours to visit and have lunch
    veliko tarnovo first capital in bulgaria
    the village of Arbanasi
    We return to Romania for about 3 hours
    Two countries in one day!

Activity location

  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grand Hotel Bucharest
    • 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
    • 010051, București, București, Romania

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Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

English Guide

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€69.00
€62.10 x 1 Adult€62.10
Total
The previous price was €69.00 and current price is €62.10
10% off
Until Wed, 23 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional driver / tour guide
  • Inclusions
    pick-ups from fixed locations in the centre
  • Inclusions
    To maintain the social distance, we provide an audio system to hear your guide clearly
  • Inclusions
    Transport by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Small-group
  • Exclusions
    Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
  • Exclusions
    Optional Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
We start from Bucharest and we'll make 2 hours until the destination, and the visit at the monastery will last 1 hour. The Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski - is a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery near the city of Ruse in north-eastern Bulgaria. It has the same name as the nearby village of Basarbovo and lies about 35 metres above the river Rusenski Lom, south of the Danube.

Veliko Tarnovo

  • 3h
We start from Basarabov monastery and we'll make 1 hour until Veliko Tarnovo and the visit will last 2 hours. Veliko Tarnovo is the first capital of Bulgaria

Arbanasi

  • 4h
From Veliko to Arbanasi we will walk for half an hour and visit the village of Arbanasi for 1 hour. After the visit, we will return to Bucharest and the return trip will take 3 hours. Arbanasi is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Grand Hotel Bucharest
    • 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
    • 010051, București, București, Romania

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