Private Day-Trip to Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This private day-trip to Bulgaria will take you to see the best of Bulgaria in one day. Leave in the morning to the Romanian-Bulgarian border you will arrive at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site with perfectly preserved frescoes. Next stop will be done in Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire where you can tour inside the Tsarevets fortress from the 12th century. Step back in time on the Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals where you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, icon painter and many more. Drive up to Arbanassi Village, an architectural reserve unique in Bulgaria. Visit the interior of Konstantilieva House, a merchants house from the 17th century. Before leaving Bulgaria take an exclusive visit to the town of Ruse with a short stroll in the central area.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
Private tour
Bottled water
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup possible from centrally located hotels, hostels, or apartments in Bucharest

What to expect

You will start the day by going over the border to Bulgaria, so be sure to have your passport with you. Your first stop will be at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a UNESCO world heritage site which is actually carved in the rock and has among the best preserved frescoes. Afterwards we visit Veliko Turnovo, once the capital of the second Bulgarian empire and also Tsarevets hill with the remains of the castle and church of the Bulgarian Kings. It dates back to the 12th century. Enjoy a walk on Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals were you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, an icon painter and many more. Many of the workshops are there for 3-4 generations already.

The next stop will be the intriguing village of Arbanassi with an included visit to Konstantsalieva house, so you can discover the interior from a typical local house. Before setting off for Romania, last visit will be in the small town of Ruse that has a beautiful main square and pedestrian area. Together with your local guide you will be immersed in the town's charm and learn more about its history from the Roman times to modernity.

Arrive back to your hotel in the evening after a wonderful day filled with great sights, history and friends from Bulgaria.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Supplied by Eastern European Experience

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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