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From Bucharest: Private Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria

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10 to 12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Optimize your time in the Balkans on a day tour to Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. Round-trip transfer from your Bucharest hotel ensures a hassle-free journey, leaving you free to absorb rural vistas, explore historic landmarks, and gain intimate insight into the region’s past and present from your small-group guide. Avoid hidden costs with admission fees to Basarbovo Monastery, Tsarevets fortress, and Nicopolis ad Istrum ruins included in the price.

What's Included

  • Hotel/Address drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel/Address pickup
  • Food and drinks
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You must provide us your contact phone or mail. The tourguide will contact you before you start.For more details you can contact us on WhatsApp/Phone number +40731018672

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St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

Begin your day trip to Veliko Tarnovo with a departure from your hotel in Bucharest in the morning. You will drive south, crossing the Danube River which separates Romania from Bulgaria. First stop will be Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved in the rock and inhabited since its establishment. It is so named because of its proximity to the town of Basarbovo, and dedicated to St. Dimitri of Basarabov, a resident of the monastery in the 17th century.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tsarevets

Not far from Basarabov Monastery is the charming medieval city,Veliko Tarnovo,often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. You will walk on the cobbled streets in the historical quarter of Samovodskata Charshiya and up on the hill, you will discover the fortress of Tsarevets, settled in the 4th century, surrounded by thick walls. It became famous after the Second Bulgarian Empire established the capital at Veliko Tarnovo, often being compared to Rome or Constantinople in greatness. 400 residential buildings, over 22 churches and 4 monasteries where discovered on site.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Nicopolis ad Istrum

Discover Nicolopis ad Istrum. It was founded by the Roman emperor Marcus Ulpius Traianus to honor his victories over the Dacians tribes in 101 and 106. People of various ethnicity lived in Nicopolis: settlers from Asia Minor, Thracians and Roman veterans. The Greek was the official language. Do not miss a unique experience in Medieval Bulgaria!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Bucharest: Private Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel/Address drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel/Address pickup
  • Driver/Tour guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • Child seats are free of charge. In accordance with the legal provisions in force, the child seat is mandatory, please request at time of booking.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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