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Self-guided day trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Free cancellation
Place: Bucharest
Duration: up to 10 hours
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Private group
Do this because
- Discover Bulgaria on a guided tour from Bucharest
- See St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery and visit Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Village
- Enjoy a self-guided tour for only you, your friends and family
What to expect
Start this astonishing day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria in the early morning from your hotel in Bucharest. Travel through a stunning landscape into the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, where the adventure begins. The tour’s first stop, St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, is the only Bulgarian example of such a structure carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today. Admire this religious monument before continuing to the remarkable medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo, which was once the medieval capital of Bulgaria.
Explore the medieval history of Veliko Tarnovo, enjoy the panoramic views and see amazing architecture. Visit the magnificent Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification from the Middle Ages and enjoy lunch in the town before continuing to the final stop of the trip.
In Arbanasi Village you’ll experience spectacular views and incredible examples of medieval architecture dating back several centuries. When visiting Romania don’t miss the amazing opportunity to also discover Bulgaria, another fantastic destination not far from Bucharest!
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Important to know
- Note this is a self-guided tour, you will need to arrange your own transportation to/from the activity location(s)
- The self-guided tour includes reading material (via PDF) available in English, Romanian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese or Hebrew
- Please contact the tour operator to request your preferred language. You will find their information on the voucher after booking
- The reading material (PDF) will be sent to your email address
- This reading material will be a customized PDF in your selected language and will include detailed instructions on how to arrive to the starting location, travel tips and explanations about the sights you will visit
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What’s included
Entrance ticket for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress
Personalized reading material (PDF)
What’s not included
Photography and video fees
Personal expenses and insurance
Roundtrip transportation
Driver guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
VIP-Sliven Ltd.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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