Bulgaria Day Trip: Basarabovo Monastery, Tsarevets & Arbanasi

Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria and explore the medieval wonders of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi. Visit the Basarabovo Monastery and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of these enchanting destinations.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rock Monastery St. Dimitar Basarabovski Basarbovo - A stone monastery like none other you have ever seen, you absolutely must visit the Basarabovo Monastery, just a few steps past the Bulgarian border.

What makes this place so special is a series of stone carved chapels and cells, 30 meters above the ground. And that is not all. The churches’ interiors used to bear painted frescos, but only a few of them have had their murals survive to this day.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • entrance tickets
  • meals
Additional Information

For those fond of ancient towns, considering a voyage to Romania, yet also desiring to experience some of Bulgaria, you can achieve both by selecting a single-day Bulgarian tour with a private guide that covers 3 of the most attractive tourist spots in Bulgaria.

Here’s what the journey entails:

  1. BASARABOVO MONASTERY

  2. VELIKO TARNOVO

  3. ARBANASI VILLAGE

Location
Rock Monastery St. Dimitar Basarabovski Basarbovo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gabbyb211122
May 21, 2024
Nicolas goes above and beyond! - I originally booked my Bulgaria tour with another provider on TripAdvisor but they cancelled without warning less than 48 hours before the tour (which was scheduled for our last day in Romania). I reached out to Nicolas and he was willing to squeeze us in on short notice! It was an absolute delight having him as a tour guide. We enjoyed how real he is about the history of a place - adding his own knowledge and lived experience to the official history of the place. We grew up Catholic and he took the time to explain the differences between Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, while highlighting these key features in the monasteries we toured. For lunch, he took us to a restaurant with food so good we were still full 8 hours later! And, to add to all of this, Nicolas was quick to lend my mother euros to purchase a souvenir when she did not have enough cash on her. This tour was the absolute highlight of our trip and I'd recommend Nicolas Adventure Tours to anyone!
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Leung
May 4, 2019
Fantastic experience in Veliko Tarnovo - Nicholas is a very nice and friendly guy who brought us a unforgettable experience in the day tour. Highly recommended to those wanna visit Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest!
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