Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

Explore the medieval history of Romania’s southerly neighbor on a full-day tour to Bulgaria. Departing from Bucharest, cross the border into the foothills of the Balkan Mountains and Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Bulgaria during medieval times. Learn about Bulgarian history from your guide while visiting regional highlights including the Tsaravets Fortress, St Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery and Arbanasi Village.

Private tours starting from Bucharest. The price is for group, maximum 8 seats. If you want a private tour, write to us and we will set up something nice for you, or if you have something in your mind we can give you some advices and set up togheter the tour. Or you can choose from: Buzludzha and Veliko Tarnovo tour in Bulgaria Orlova cave, Shumen city and Madara Rider nature park in Bulgaria Devetashka cave and Krushuna falls in Bulgaria Hotnitsa and Emen canyons Prohodna Cave, Basarbovo monastery, Ivanovo Aerial places, Cherven fortress.

Fit in a visit to beautiful Bulgaria, all without navigating border crossings or booking a hotel. On this private day trip from Bucharest, see the best of Romania’s southern neighbor with a guide, including the beautiful medieval city of Veliko Turnovo, the 12th-century Tsarevets Fortress, a cave monastery, and charming Arbanasi Village.

This day-trip to Bulgaria will take you to see the best of Bulgaria in one day. Leave in the morning to the Romanian-Bulgarian border you will arrive at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site with perfectly preserved frescoes. Next stop will be done in Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire where you can tour inside the Tsarevets fortress from the 12th century. Step back in time on the Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals where you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, icon painter and many more. Drive up to Arbanassi Village, an architectural reserve unique in Bulgaria. Visit the interior of Konstantilieva House, a merchants house from the 17th century. Before leaving Bulgaria take an exclusive visit to the town of Ruse with a short stroll in the central area.

Discover the wonders of Northern Bulgaria on this 12-hour small-group day trip from Bucharest. Only 1-hour from Romania’s capital, Bulgaria is a captivating country with bucolic farmland and charming villages. See its highlights, such as the UNESCO Heritage site of Ivanovo Churches, Veliko Tarnovo (the City of Tsars) and the village of Arbanassi, on this hassle-free tour with an expert guide.

Expand your time in Romania to include a private day-trip to northern Bulgaria.  With a comprehensive itinerary, end-to-end transport, and a private guide, you don’t need to spend a moment stressing over planning, transportation schedules, or language barriers.  You set the pace as you discover Basarabov Monastery, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, and much more. Finally, unwind as your private transportation returns you to Bucharest.

Expand your European vacation to include a day-trip to Bulgaria.  Beginning with comfortable hotel pickup in Bucharest, you’ll join your private guide on an adventure to some of Bulgaria’s lesser known attractions. Set the pace as you explore the Basarbovski and Ivanovo rock monasteries. Later, have your camera ready for Veliko Tarnovo while your guide gives you a personalized tour. Finally, unwind in private transportation on your way back to your Bucharest hotel.

Venture across the border into Bulgaria to explore highlights of Romania’s southern neighbor on this private full-day tour from Bucharest. Experience a culture with widely different roots and traditions, and learn about Bulgaria's long history in the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo. Tour the imposing hilltop fortress of Tsarevets, and admire the UNESCO-listed monasteries and churches of Arbanassi. A private guide and transport make it a personalized cross-cultural journey.

Expand your Romanian vacation to include a day in Bulgaria on a private 8- to 10-hour tour from Bucharest. Begin with a relaxing journey to the scenic foothills of the Balkin Mountains. Enjoy visits to locations where foreign feet seldom tread, including the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo, Tsaravets Fortress, and Samovodskata Charshiya, plus the Byzantine ruins of Nicolopis ad Istrum.

Make the most of your time in Ruse on a private tour exploring highlights of Bulgaria. You’ll see the UNESCO-listed Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, medieval architecture in Veliko Tarnovo, dramatic Tsarevets fortress, artisan shops, and the charming village of Arbanasi. Personal service from a driver-guide offers flexibility to experience each stop at your own pace, without the fixed schedule of a group excursion.

Come with us in a one-day adventure through Bulgaria with a 9-seat minibus. We leave Bucharest and head for the medieval town of Veliko, where we will visit the Tsarevets fortress and the picturesque places in the city. We then go to the Shipka monument and to the eagle's nest, a mountainous area where the battle for the liberation of Bulgaria was given. At the end we will reach one of the most famous communist monuments in Europe, the Buzludzha Monument, which looks like a flying saucer at 1400 meters altitude.

Imagine experiencing a completely different country in just one day! Explore the best of what Bulgaria has to offer: the pious Basarbovo Monastery, the traditional Bulgarian village of Arbanasi and Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the mighty Medieval Bulgarian Empire and now probably the most beautiful Bulgarian city. The 12 hours tour start and ends in Bucharest.

Make yourself comfortable in your premium-car and discover a country full of history. First stop will be at Basarabovo Monastery, an unique monastic site dug into the mountain. You will then visit the beautiful historic city of Veliko Tarnovo and visit the Tsaravets fortress, once the capital of the Bulgarian empire. Last on the list would be the authentic village of Arbanasi. It will charm you with its cobbled streets and unique architecture.

Cross the Danube River from Romania to discover the rich history of Bulgaria during this full-day, small-group tour. Visit the Basarbovo Monastery built in a cave, the medieval Tsarevets Palace which was the former residence of Bulgarian kings, and the forgotten Roman city of Nicopolis ad Istrum to explore its ruins. Learn about Bulgarian history and culture from your tour guide and admire the beautiful Bulgarian countryside throughout the tour.

Take advantage of Romania’s shared border with Bulgaria to widen your perspective of the Balkans on this private full-day tour to Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasi, and Basarbovo Monastery. Enjoy a hassle-free bordering crossing with round-trip transfer via air-conditioned, WiFi-equipped vehicle and benefit from your guide’s personalized attention as you intimately explore each of the scenic attractions.

Emerge in the rich history of Bulgaria with this full day tour from Bucharest. Travel directly from your accommodation in Bucharest with a air conditioned minibus to St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, Tsaravets Fortress and Veliko Tarnovo, accompanied by our professional tour guide.

It’s possible to explore highlights of northern Bulgaria even if you just have one day to spare with this private tour from Bucharest to Veliko Turnovo, the medieval Bulgarian capital nestled in the Balkan Mountains. After crossing the Danube River that forms the border with Romania, visit a beautiful monastery carved into a cliff, the UNESCO-listed Ivanovo Rock Churches, and the Arbanassi architectural reserve. In Veliko Tarnovo, browse traditional artists and workshops plus the imposing 12th-century Tsarevets Fortress.

This is a private tour from Bucharest to Bulgaria. After pick-up you from your place, we will go to the border to pass in Bulgaria. There you will visit: - Tsarevets Fortress - a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. - The Memorial House of the Bulgarian Communist Party sits on Buzludzha Peak, high up in the mountains of Bulgaria. It was opened in 1981, as a citizen-funded tribute to the socialist movement in Bulgaria – but since the country's transition to democracy it has lain abandoned. This is an 585 km trip - 10 hours drive.

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.

Make the most of your time in the Balkans and discover the region’s varied history on a day trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest. Take in sights including the UNESCO-listed Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo and Tsarevets fortress as you enjoy seamless transfer between locations via air-conditioned vehicle. Gain insight into Bulgaria from your personal guide, and avoid hidden costs with round-trip transportation and entrance fees included.

Visit the traditional village of Arbanasi, famous for its rich past and fresco-coated Church of the Nativity. Then, continue to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former medieval capital and home to the Tsarevets palace-fortress. Tour the hilltop ruins, including the main church and execution rock, where traitors were pushed to the deaths, and discover the town’s history. Private transport and entrance fees included. Free hotel pickup and drop-off included Informative, friendly and professional guide Free time for souvenir shops&handmade crafts All entrance fees included

Experience Veliko Tarnovo’s Medieval charm on a small-group day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria. No need to book a hotel or spend the night: With an itinerary that includes St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery, Tsarevets fortress, and the ancient Roman Nicopolis ad Istrum, you’ll sample Bulgarian highlights in one day.

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.

If you like medieval towns and you want to take a trip to Romania, but you would also want to visit a little bit of Bulgaria, you can kill two birds with one stone by opting for a one-day tour of Bulgaria with a personal guide comprising 3 of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Bulgaria. Let’s see the itinerary: 1. BASARABOVO MONASTERY 2. VELIKO TARNOVO 3. ARBANASI VILLAGE