Private Day-Trip to Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest
Overview
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
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup possible from centrally located hotels, hostels, or apartments in Bucharest
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transport by modern A/C private vehicle.
- Private tour.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles.
- Professional guide.
- Lunch.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day-Trip to Medieval Bulgaria from Bucharest is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Day-Trip to Medieval Bulgaria 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!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by modern A/C private vehicle
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
