Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
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!
What's Included
- Pick-ups from fixed locations in the center
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Small-group
- To maintain the social distance, we provide an audio system to hear your guide clearly
- Professional driver / tour guide
- Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
- Optional Gratuities
Meeting Location
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
București 010051, Romania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Veliko Tarnovo
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Arbanasi
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- pick-ups from fixed locations in the center.
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- Small-group.
- To maintain the social distance, we provide an audio system to hear your guide clearly.
- Professional driver / tour guide.
- Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person).
- Optional Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick-ups from fixed locations in the center
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Small-group
- To maintain the social distance, we provide an audio system to hear your guide clearly
- Professional driver / tour guide
- Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
- Optional Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
