The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Embark on a private day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria and explore the captivating cities of Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo. Discover stunning landscapes, rich history, and create lasting memories with a professional local guide.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Danube River - Crossing the Danube River marks the border between Bulgaria and Romania.
  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery - One of Bulgaria’s most impressive monasteries, featuring magnificent artwork and design.
  • Veliko Tarnovo - A beautiful Bulgarian city that served as the capital during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
  • Tsarevets - A symbol of Bulgaria and a must-see in Veliko Tarnovo.
  • Arbanasi - A village hidden among rolling hills, known for its centuries-old architecture and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
  • Ruse - Included in the privately-guided option and covered in the self-guided tour.
  • Bucharest - Our starting and ending point.
What's Included
  • Personalized e-guide with all sights info for convenience
  • Full private transportation (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • Pick up and drop off (if the privately-guided option is chosen) from specific designated areas
  • Choice of a privately-guided or self-guided tour
  • Professional English- or Spanish-speaking local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses & insurance
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Journey through time on a captivating day trip to Bulgaria!

Our first stop is unique – the St. Dimitrie Basarbovo Monastery. Carved directly into a towering cliff, this active monastery offers a glimpse into Bulgaria’s unique religious heritage.

Veliko Tarnovo, the crown jewel of Bulgaria’s past. Ascend the mighty Tsarevets Fortress, once a royal palace, and marvel at the breathtaking views that unfold before you. Explore the city’s charming streets and lose yourself in its impressive architecture.

After a delicious lunch, we’ll venture to Arbanasi Village, a hidden gem nestled amidst rolling hills. Admire the village’s centuries-old architecture and capture stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains.

Throughout your adventure, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide will unveil the fascinating stories and historical significance of each location.

Choose between privately or self-guided option. The latter covers also Ruse as a destination.

  • The tour is independent and runs in any weather conditions
  • vaccination certificate is required
Location
Ruse
Dohodno zdanie building in Ruse for the self-guided tour
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nick6bg
Apr 21, 2024
Bulgaria from Bucharest is a must - Went to Bucharest on a one week business trip. There I had visitors and lots of meetings. In one of the days I decided to take all my partners on a one day trip to Bulgaria to show them. I did not have the car to fit everybody so I booked this trip. It turned out to be a real gem. Everybody and myself too enjoyed it greatly! Wonderful guides, nice timed route, lots of attractions. It took about 10 hours but it was fantastic and my business partners signed the contracts I went for there. Amazing!
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Hopefulromntic
Mar 26, 2024
Wonderful day trip to Bulgaria! - An amazing day trip to Bulgaria. Just note it says private when you buy it but private here does mean other people who can fit in the van as well (we had 4 others with us on the trip but they were all very pleasant). The tour guide was amazing, lunch was wonderful, and the sights were stunning. Highly recommend.
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Dianaalejandra_r
Feb 29, 2020
Cultural - Excellent choice for a day tour. Our guide Nico very intelectual and it was great to share experiences with him
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Worldtravelerdora
Jan 4, 2020
That's how i came in Bulgaria - My idea was to have a day trip from the Romanian capital in Bulgaria and if I like it to stay and explore more. I loved Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo and actually did not go back to Bucharest at the end of the tour. Those 2 cities truly fascinated me and I wanted more off-the-beaten path of Bulgaria. I recommend you this tour as fantastic is not enough to express it!
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Maggievip
Dec 19, 2019
The best tour you can take from Bucharest to Bulgaria - I picked up from friends from the airport and this was the tour to introduce Bulgaria for the first time. I was on many other trips starting from Romania to Bulgaria and I had the experience already what to expect. Anyways I was with them so i tried not to compare it with my previous experience. We all had it private as there was nobody else with us on that day which was great. We first visited Ruse which is the small Vienna and it's really good to experience the main street and then we traveled to Veliko Tarnovo which is truly amazing no matter how many times you may visit it. We had the whole tour of the city which took about 3 hours, we enjoyed the old part of the city, we were lead to such small and hidden parts with beautiful views to the fortress Tsarevets where we ended up visiting. Really fantastic day tour from Romania. Recommended for everybody who wants to experience Bulgaria and has just a free day in Bucharest!
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