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A pathway leading to a cave entrance, surrounded by potted plants and a building. 1
A densely packed hillside town with colorful buildings and lush greenery. 2
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, outdoor seating, and potted plants. 3
A hillside town with colorful buildings and rocky terrain. 4
A cobblestone street leading to a historic town with a prominent church and a bell tower. 5
By day travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$114 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
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Overview

  • 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!

Activity location

  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grand Hotel Bucharest
    • 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
    • 010051, București, București, Romania

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Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

English Guide

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
AU$113.52 x 1 AdultAU$113.52
Total
Price is AU$113.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional driver / tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    pick-ups from fixed locations in the centre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    To maintain the social distance, we provide an audio system to hear your guide clearly
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small-group
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Veliko Tarnovo

  • 3h
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

Arbanasi

  • 4h
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.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Grand Hotel Bucharest
    • 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
    • 010051, București, București, Bulgaria

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