Private Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria from Bucharest
Optimize your time in the Balkans on a day tour to Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. Round-trip transfer from your Bucharest hotel ensures a hassle-free journey, leaving you free to absorb rural vistas, explore historic landmarks, and gain intimate insight into the region’s past and present from your small-group guide. Avoid hidden costs with admission fees to Basarbovo Monastery, Tsarevets fortress, and Nicopolis ad Istrum ruins included in the price.
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Private Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria from Bucharest
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What's included in Private Day Trip to Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria from Bucharest
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St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
Begin your day trip to Veliko Tarnovo with a departure from your hotel in Bucharest in the morning. You will drive south, crossing the Danube River which separates Romania from Bulgaria. First stop will be Basarabov Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved in the rock and inhabited since its establishment. It is so named because of its proximity to the town of Basarbovo, and dedicated to St. Dimitri of Basarabov, a resident of the monastery in the 17th century.
Tsarevets
Not far from Basarabov Monastery is the charming medieval city,Veliko Tarnovo,often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. You will walk on the cobbled streets in the historical quarter of Samovodskata Charshiya and up on the hill, you will discover the fortress of Tsarevets, settled in the 4th century, surrounded by thick walls. It became famous after the Second Bulgarian Empire established the capital at Veliko Tarnovo, often being compared to Rome or Constantinople in greatness. 400 residential buildings, over 22 churches and 4 monasteries where discovered on site.
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Discover Nicolopis ad Istrum. It was founded by the Roman emperor Marcus Ulpius Traianus to honor his victories over the Dacians tribes in 101 and 106. People of various ethnicity lived in Nicopolis: settlers from Asia Minor, Thracians and Roman veterans. The Greek was the official language. Do not miss a unique experience in Medieval Bulgaria!
Inclusions
- Hotel/Address drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/Tour guide
- Hotel/Address pickup
- Food and drinks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child seats are free of charge. In accordance with the legal provisions in force, the child seat is mandatory, please request at time of booking.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You must provide us your contact phone or mail. The tourguide will contact you before you start. Be ready 15 minutes before and check the weather before you leave from your Hotel. For more details you can contact us on WhatsApp/Phone number +40731018672
