About this experience
One day trip, with a visit to Bulgaria with departure from Bucharest
We cross the border over the Danube and stop at the first visit to the Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski – is a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery near the city of Ruse in north-eastern Bulgaria. It has the same name as the nearby village 2 hour
From here we leave for Veliko Tarnovo for an hour and a half where we will have 3 hours to visit and have lunch
veliko tarnovo first capital in bulgaria
the village of Arbanasi
We return to Romania for about 3 hours
Two countries in one day!
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional driver / tour guide
- pick-ups from fixed locations in the center
- To maintain the social distance, we provide an audio system to hear your guide clearly
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Small-group
Not included
- Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
- Optional Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We start from Bucharest and we'll make 2 hours until the destination, and the visit at the monastery will last 1 hour.
The Monastery of Saint Dimitar Basarbowski - is a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery near the city of Ruse in north-eastern Bulgaria. It has the same name as the nearby village of Basarbovo and lies about 35 metres above the river Rusenski Lom, south of the Danube.
We start from Basarabov monastery and we'll make 1 hour until Veliko Tarnovo and the visit will last 2 hours.
Veliko Tarnovo is the first capital of Bulgaria
From Veliko to Arbanasi we will walk for half an hour and visit the village of Arbanasi for 1 hour. After the visit, we will return to Bucharest and the return trip will take 3 hours.
Arbanasi is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa.
Meeting and pickup information
- wait in the boulevard at the taxi station
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- day travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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