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Visit Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress - Private tour from Bucharest

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Bucharest, Romania
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12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Begin your full-day trip to Bulgaria with a departure from your hotel in Bucharest in the morning. Travel by air-conditioned car or minibus to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Explore the medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo with your guide. Here you can observe the Tsaravets Fortress, a fortification from the Middle Ages.

Continue on and visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, which is carved into a cliff and still inhabited. Go to Arbanasi Village and admire the medieval architecture.

At the end of day trip we will travel back to Bucharest.

A current, valid passport is required.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Tsarevets
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
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St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

The tour’s first stop, St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, is the only Bulgarian example of such a structure carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today, and its atmosphere will fill you with wonder. You will have a little time to explore this beautiful religious monument before we continue to the remarkable medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo, which was once the medieval capital of Bulgaria.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Tsarevets

Veliko Tarnovo is home to the magnificent Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification from the Middle Ages. Once home to royalty this ancient stronghold is now a striking tourist attraction standing proudly atop Tsaravets Hill. Once you have explored Veliko Tarnovo and enjoyed lunch, the tour will continue to its final stop; Arbanasi Village. Nestled on a high plateau between the settlements of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa, Arbanasi Village provides spectacular views and incredible examples of medieval architecture dating back several centuries. This tour is truly one for the enthusiastic history buff and anybody that appreciates beautiful buildings, stunning scenery, and the opportunity to discover a little more about Bulgaria.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Museum "Konstantsaliev house"

The Arbanasi village it is known for the rich history and large number of historical monuments, such as 17th- and 18th-century churches and examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, which have turned it into a popular tourist destination.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Samovodska Charshiya Complex

Is a must visit Market Street where people sold there hand-made products in the 19th century. Nowadays the street is a tourist attraction where one can see renovated old houses, various traditional craft workshops, bakeries, pastry shops and so called Hadji Nikoly Inn build in 1858.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Visit Bulgaria – Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress – Private tour from Bucharest?

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). Read more Apr 2025

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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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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Tsarevets
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
  • Konstantsalieva House

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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