Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest: Explore Medieval Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Village

Embark on a full-day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria and discover the medieval wonders of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Village. Visit the unique St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery and explore the impressive hilltop capital of Veliko Tarnovo.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bucharest - The activity will start in downtown Bucharest.
  • Piaka Unirii - Pass by and admire the Unirii Square one of the largest public squares in Europe.
  • Palace of Parliament - Pass by and admire the Palace of Parliament - the world’s largest, heaviest and most expensive administrative building
  • University’s Square - Pass by and…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
  • Central hotel pick-up in Bucharest
  • Expert tour guidance
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets
  • Optional Gratuities
Additional Information

In only a few hours this tour takes you from Bucharest to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains where the impressive medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo is located. The tour will start with a visit to the remarkable medieval capital of Veliko Tarnovo, built high on the surrounding hilltops, full of medieval charm. Once you have explored Veliko Tarnovo…

Location
Bucharest
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cbjo3
Aug 29, 2025
Great sites & views. Lots of history. - Lucian was a phenomenal guide. He has lots of insightful information on the history of Romania and Bulgaria. He gave many great suggestions on where to go during the stops. I highly recommend this tour if you have the time! Going to the fortress is optional but I recommend if you’re already on this trip to spend the extra and explore around the fortress site. Great views and lots of history.
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Balberts99
Aug 28, 2025
Really great tour! Highly recommend! - LOVED this tour… our favorite in Bucharest actually. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable and would highly recommend. Also, Veliko Tarnavo is a stunning place.
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C8611qbelenas
Aug 23, 2025
An amazing, hassle-free day trip full of highlights and great guidance. - Great experience! The trip was well-organized, the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we got to see a lot in just one day. Highly recommend!
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Amyvbell
Aug 23, 2025
Experience history of Bulgaria in a day - Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and helpful. Amazing churches, landscapes and buildings. Absolutely worth the visit !
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Lorraine_k
Aug 10, 2025
Beautiful Veliko Tarnovo - Excellent trip. Veliko Tarnovo was absolutely stunning, and we had plenty of time to look around. Ruse was also a very pretty city, but we only had a short amount of time there. Highly recommend.
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Amanda_p
Jul 31, 2025
Great way to see Bulgaria safely and with an expert. - Great trip with a knowledgeable guide. A little rushed, but what can you expect when visiting a country in one day? I'm really glad I did it.
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Javierew7476rl
Aug 21, 2025
Super professional - Lucian guide, very professional and gives you very good information about them. Places, very attentive and friendly, recommendable
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Jeanebop
Aug 19, 2025
Ok not worth the wait time in traffic - Overall a pretty decent trip. Problem was air conditioning not working & seating in traffic due to the construction on the bridge. Had I known that I don’t think I would have booked this trip.
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Jean_c
Aug 19, 2025
Trip was not bad. It’s... - Trip was not bad. It’s the air conditioner not working & construction on the bridge makes waiting for 2+ hours.
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Vernon_w
Aug 19, 2025
Enduring - Not too exciting: Bulgaria seems to be a poor country with not enough resources for its people. It was interesting but the drive was really long and the van was not comfortable.
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From $92
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).