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Full Day

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About this activity

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo Province

Your private day trip from Bucharest will begin in the morning when your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest, or from any other requested location inside the city.

You will head south towards Bulgaria, crossing the Danube River, the second largest river in Europe. At approximately 100 km from the Romanian border, you will find the charismatic city of Veliko Tarnovo, a UNESCO heritage site with a tremendous cultural and historic value.

Once you step through the gates of the medieval town, you will feel like you traveled back in time. You will find palaces, a fortress, houses with unique architectural style, museums, monasteries - all part of the region's history.

Walking on the cobbled streets, the guide will tell you more about the history of the town which used to be the Capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tsarevets, Tsar Asen Square, Veliko Tarnovo 5000 Bulgaria

Your Bulgaria day trip will continue with the Tsarevets Fortress, surrounded by thick walls, up on the hill. The market consists of two streets bordered by shops, craftsmen's workshops, and inns. You can buy souvenirs from this center which recreates the atmosphere of the first decades of the 20th century.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Arbanasi, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo Province

When you will return to Bucharest, you will stop near the village of Arbanassi, known especially for the mural paintings in the churches and we will visit the Nativity Church.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included

Professional English-speaking guide (on request we can provide Italian or Spanish speaking guide)
Transportation with a modern vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottle of water
Entry/Admission - Tsarevets

Not included

Lunch (approx. 12 €/person)
Personal expenses
Photography fees

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

65%

Reviews

4.8

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ajhbrown

3 | 2019-01-02

It's a good trip but it's a heck of a long time on the road and we experienced a very slow border crossing in the morning.One of the three places we had booked to see was closed across December, due to the cold weather, so should never have been part of the offer at this time of year. (Our guide did take us to see the outside).Other two places were interesting, well presented by our guide. Our guide for the day, Christi, was very friendly, thoughtful helpful and upbeat and looked after us really well.

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fredayr

5 | 2018-08-22

My guide, Claudia, was perfect to discover places where my family grew up. The rythm of the tour was great and she was as interesting as entertaining. More than 5 stars for the whole experience.

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Maira Kathia

5 | 2018-06-18

Another great tour with this company! I had the luck to have the same tour guide, Christy and he recommended a lovely restaurant in the old town the lunch is not included in the price, by the way which had amazing food! The history is amazing, you get to know so many things about the Bulgarian history during the trip! By the way... Make sure you wear comfortable shoes!!

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Ronit T

5 | 2018-01-22

Incredible trip with amazing views and history. My guide was very knowledgeable and willing to accommodate to my preferences. I highly recommend it.

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Kris S

5 | 2017-10-31

We went by private car for this, which I highly recommend because the border could be quite long if there is a group going. Our guide Valentine was outstanding!! Being a private tour with just me, my friend and our driver made for a nice leisurely day. Our lunch was by far the best meal I had well on our trip.

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Alexis F

5 | 2017-06-15

Cristi was an amazing guide. Very informative and knowledgeable, he truly made the trip worthwhile, and he is an excellent driver. He makes sure you don't waste your time. Thank you!

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