Private Day-Trip to Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest

Name: Private Day-Trip to Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest
Brand: Eastern European Experience
SKU: aa6c4feb-a2cf-4bcf-9c01-311d67256ed6

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Summary

You will start the day by going over the border to Bulgaria, so be sure to have your passport with you. Your first stop will be at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a UNESCO world heritage site which is actually carved in the rock and has among the best preserved frescoes. Afterwards we visit Veliko Turnovo, once the capital of the second Bulgarian empire and also Tsarevets hill with the remains of the castle and church of the Bulgarian Kings. It dates back to the 12th century. Enjoy a walk on Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals were you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, an icon painter and many more. Many of the workshops are there for 3-4 generations already. The next stop will be the intriguing village of Arbanassi with an included visit to Konstantsalieva house, so you can discover the interior from a typical local house. Before setting off for Romania, last visit will be in the small town of Ruse that has a beautiful main square and pedestrian area. Together with your local guide you will be immersed in the town's charm and learn more about its history from the Roman times to modernity. Arrive back to your hotel in the evening after a wonderful day filled with great sights, history and friends from Bulgaria.

Tour info

Duration

12 hours

Why take this tour?

This private day-trip to Bulgaria will take you to see the best of Bulgaria in one day. Leave in the morning to the Romanian-Bulgarian border you will arrive at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site with perfectly preserved frescoes. Next stop will be done in Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire where you can tour inside the Tsarevets fortress from the 12th century. Step back in time on the Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals where you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, icon painter and many more. Drive up to Arbanassi Village, an architectural reserve unique in Bulgaria. Visit the interior of Konstantilieva House, a merchants house from the 17th century. Before leaving Bulgaria take an exclusive visit to the town of Ruse with a short stroll in the central area.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour
Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 12h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Eastern European Experience

About operator:

Eastern European Experience is a travel company based in Bucharest offering exclusive private and small group tours in Romania and Eastern Europe. Travel with us to discover the real face of Eastern Europe, from the city to the countryside, from palaces and castles to historic battlegrounds and from mountains to the sea, while enjoying the attention and quality that only a private tour can offer.