1 day

Private

Full Day

About this activity

We shall explore the medieval history of northern Bulgaria on this one full-day tour. We shall reach Bulgaria within 1 hour drive from Bucharest, cross the border over Danube river on the "Friendship Bridge" and head to the Balkan Mountains and Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Bulgaria during medieval times. First stop will be at the St Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, where a small but beautiful monastery sits at the bottom of a cliff with small chapels carved up in the cliff face. Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site will follow shortly. Now its time for Veliko Turnovo (the City of Tsars) 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.

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Included

Licensed English tour guide
Transportation by private modern air-conditioned car/minibus with AC
Free Wi-Fi in vehicle (only for Romania territory)
Private tour
Entry/Admission - Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Entry/Admission - Tsarevets
Entry/Admission - St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

Not included

Entrance fees: Basarbovo (3 Euro/pers), Ivanovo Rock Churches (5 Euro/pers), Tsavarets (6 Euro/pers)
Lunch
Photography and video fees
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
By taking this tour, please remember that you are leaving Romania and entering Bulgaria. Please ensure that your Visa requirements are in order, and it is essential that you carry your passport (or ID card for citizens of EU states).
All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Please note that Ivanovo churches are closed for visiting inside during the winter season between November 1st and March 31st
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of 12 hours for the trip is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: please take into account that crossing the border - both ways - can add delay to the trip caused by customs.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

60%

Reviews

4.7

3

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Mohamed Shafraz M

4 | 2016-12-21

We are so lucky to have Mihai as our tour Guide, We enjoyed the whole day, Timing is Perfect,Vast knowledge about the places we visited,he explains clearly,took us to best Resturant for lunch and he is so friendly with us.He is one of the best guide we ever had.

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