Discover the most beautiful city of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo known as the City of the Tsars!

Duration

11 hours

About

One Day Tour to Bulgaria is an 11-hours adventure from Bucharest to discover the northern part of Bulgaria. You will visit the famous Rock-Hewn Churches in Ivanovo (UNESCO Heritage List) and explore one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful cities – Veliko Tarnovo, known as the City of the Tsars.

Add a walking tour of Tsarevets Fortress, a delicious Bulgarian lunch, and a glimpse of the picturesque village of Arbanasi, and the one day experience will be complete!

Bucharest – Ivanovo – Veliko Tarnovo – Village of Arbanassi – Bucharest

The tour will start in the morning with a pickup from your hotel. After one hour of driving, you will cross the border into Bulgaria over the Danube River – the second largest river in Europe.

The first stop is at Ivanovo to visit the Rock-Hewn Churches (UNESCO heritage since 1979). Located in the Rusenski Lom River Valley, the rock-hewn churches are very famous thanks to their impressive XIII-XIVth century frescoes.

The second stop will be in Veliko Tarnovo, one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria, on the Yantra River banks. Also known as the City of Tsars, Veliko boasts an impressive fortress with the ruins of the former Tsarevets Palace and the patriarchal church, nowadays with modern and intriguing paintings. The medieval atmosphere is well kept in the city thanks to the old architecture and the narrow streets where you can admire local artisans and their work.

The Village of Arbanassi is the next place you will visit, not far from the city. Arbanassi is a quiet and picturesque village that keeps the medieval touch through the old architecture.

Our journey ends in the evening after returning to Bucharest.

What to Expect

• Private Tour - just you and the guide - from pick-up to drop-off
• Funny, Friendly, Local Guide: Feel welcome, relaxed, and able to enjoy the tour to its fullest. Ask your burning questions and learn from your knowledgeable guide.
• Visit the astonishing rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo - UNESCO World Heritage List
• Explore Veliko Tarnovo famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire or the ""City of Tsars""
• Have a walking tour of Tsaravets Fortress – the most important fortification of the Bulgarian Kingdom in Veliko Tarnovo
• Discover the picturesque village of Arbanasi
• Taste the delicious Bulgarian food by having lunch in a local restaurant

Know before you book

• By taking this tour, please remember you are leaving Romania and entering Bulgaria. Please ensure that your Visa requirements are in order and don't forget to bring your passport.
• Please note Ivanovo churches are closed during the winter season between 1 December and 31 March. During this period, you will visit the Roman ruins from Nicopolis Ad Istrum or the Basarbovski Rock Monastery.