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Medieval Bulgaria Tour: Day Trips from Bucharest

Bucharest

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Highlights

  • Visit some of Bulgaria's must-visit cities and towns on this day trip from Bucharest.
  • Explore the Ivanovo Rock Churches, Veliko Turnovo, Arbanassi Village, Ruse, and more.
  • With round-trip transfers and the expertise of a tour guide, you're good to go.
  • Gasp at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ivanovo Rock Churches.
  • Visit the old town of Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire.
  • Stand on top of a hill and peer at the 12th-century landmark, the Tsarevets fortress.
  • Scout the Samovodene Artisans Street, peppered with well-preserved workshops.
  • Step back in time as you wander the streets of Arbanassi, an architectural reserve with 16-century houses and churches.
  • Discover the European-style Bulgarian city of Ruse, where the city's first lift was installed in 1896.
  • Notice the Main Square, Palace of Justice, the Pantheon, and the Neo-Gothic Church of Saint Paul, etc.
  • This ticket is available as a private or shared tour.

Inclusions

  • Expert tour guide
  • Round-trip hotel transfers with free WiFi onboard
  • Bottled water
  • Skip-the-line access to attractions

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your Experience

Your tour begins bright and early from your hotel in Bucharest. Meet your tour guide and board a comfortable vehicle that will take you towards the Romanian and Bulgarian border. Cross the Danube River and the Friendship Bridge to reach Bulgaria. On your way to Veliko Tarnovo, you'll stop at the Rock-Hewn Churches- the Bulgarian Medieval churches, chapels, and monastic cells hewn into the craggy gorge of Roussenski Lom River.

Continue on to Veliko Tarnovo, a city rich in museums and historical sites by day, and crawling with a vivacious nightlife by night. Walk along the Artisans Streets, passing by well-preserved workshops. Hike up the Tsarevets Hill to explore the Fortress, the Patriarchal Church, the Royal Palace, and Emperor Balduin’s Tower. Step back in time as you wander the streets of Arbanassi, a city lined with houses and churches dating back to the 16th century. Stop for lunch at one of the many hip restaurants for a local treat, introducing you to the lip-smacking Bulgarian cuisine.

Walk through Ruse next, the first European-style city in Bulgaria. Lined with curb pavements, Viennese lanterns, and catering establishments, this city has much cultural charm. Bulgaria’s first lift was installed here in 1896! Pass by the Main Square, Palace of Justice, Catholic Boarding School, French College, the Pantheon, and the Neo-Gothic Church of Saint Paul, and more, before journeying back to Bucharest.

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