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A historic castle on a hill with ruins and a church. 1
A historic stone fortress with a watchtower, surrounded by lush greenery. 2
A cave dwelling with a staircase carved into the rock, surrounded by greenery. 3
A garden with a gazebo, a wooden pergola, and a stone structure. 4
A stone building with wooden shutters, a bench, and a pathway. 5
By DMP Travel Romania
Free cancellation available
Price is €420 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the rich history of Bulgaria on this private full-day trip, starting from Romania. Traverse the captivating landscapes of the Second Bulgarian Empire, visiting the majestic Tsarevets Fortress and the unique Basarabovo Monastery, carved into a cliffside. Stroll through the charming village of Arbanasi, famed for its stone house-fortresses . With return transport from Bucharest and seamless border crossings, this trip offers a hassle-free way to uncover Bulgaria's iconic landmarks.

    • Explore the historic Tsarevets Fortress, once the seat of Bulgarian kings
    • Visit the only active cliffside monastery in Bulgaria at Basarabovo
    • Discover the architectural charm of Arbanasi’s stone house-fortresses
    • Enjoy convenient return transport from Bucharest with no border stress

Activity location

    • București, București, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • București, București, Romania

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Private Full Day Trip to Bulgarias Historical Treasures

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€420.00 x 1 Adult€420.00
Total
Price is €420.00
Until Thu, 13 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
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    Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Meals
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    Tsarevets Fortress (optional)
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    St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Konstantsalieva House (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • 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 (Pass by)

Just across the Danube river, discover a sanctuary carved into the limestone cliffs of the Rusenski Lom valley. This is the only inhabited rock monastery in Bulgaria. Climb the stone steps to view the cave chapels, ornate icons, and the serene gardens maintained by the resident monks.

Lion at the Main Entrance of Tsarevets Fortress (Pass by)

Arrive in the "City of Tsars," dramatically perched on three hills. The highlight is Tsarevets Fortress, where you’ll walk through the royal gates, explore the ruins of the Patriarchal Cathedral, and see Baldwin’s Tower. Afterwards, stroll through Samovodska Charshiya, the old market street, to see local artisans at work.

Arbanasi (Pass by)

Step back into the 17th century in this architectural reserve.

Konstantsalieva House (Pass by)

You’ll visit the Konstantsalieva House, a preserved 17th-century merchant’s home that looks like a miniature castle.

Location

Activity location

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    • București, București, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • București, București, Romania

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