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
  • Pick-up from central meeting point location
  • Services of a professional tour escort, offering commentary and assistance
  • Round-trip transportation in a comfortable vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets
  • Optional Gratuities
Additional Information

Enhance your travel experience by adding a second country to your itinerary with a well-organized day tour from Bucharest to northern Bulgaria, featuring three unique stops: Ruse, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo.
After crossing the Danube River, enjoy a brief visit to Ruse, where you can explore the city center’s pedestrian area and the Holy Trinity…

Location
Bucharest
Cancellation Policy

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

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Irina_m
Jan 17, 2026
Lucien was great!!!! - Lucien was great. He was very knowledgeable and full of anecdotes. Although it was a long day, he made it worthwhile!!! Learned a lot about Bulgaria.
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Jeffrey_m
Jan 14, 2026
Great visit - Great tour. Bad weather but Lucian the guide was a champ. Wonderful trip all around! Saw things otherwise impossible to experience
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788raneema
Jan 11, 2026
A great guide — excellent storyteller, very safe driver, and a tour I loved every minute of. - We had an amazing experience with our guide! He is a fantastic storyteller who brought every place to life with his knowledge and passion. On top of that, he was a very careful and safe driver, which made the whole journey feel relaxed and comfortable. I truly enjoyed every minute of the tour with him — highly recommended
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Nicky_t
Dec 30, 2025
Great day in Bulgaria - Our guide, Lucian David, was good, amusing commentary. Transport was in a comfortable 20 seater minibus. First stop was Rousse, pleasant but nothing special. The church in Arbanasi was well worth seeing, amazing frescoes and good views, would have liked some free time as village was beautiful. Excellent pizza restaurant for lunch in Vileko Taranova and stunning views all around the town. A good walk up to the fortress, definitely worth doing for amazing views and surprisingly modern frescoes in the church. All in all a great day and good value.
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E6687qxpeterr
Dec 29, 2025
Nice trip to Bulgaria. - Lucian David is a very good and funny guide! He made our day! Safe driver, sunny weather, good good, interesting attractions. Highly recommended!
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Taina_k
Dec 17, 2025
Go even in december - The town and castle were beautiful and interesting.Rock monastrry was worth seeing.The driver/guide was very good and had much knowledge.Driving was excellent.
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Nick_b
Dec 15, 2025
Serban Riga is the tour guide you need! - This was a fun and wonderful experience. Serban Riga, our tour guide, and Peter, our driver were both AWESOME!!!!!!
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Seaside12759321430
Dec 8, 2025
Highly recommended - Was very enjoyable and well conducted. Lucian was knowledgeable and helpful. The vehicle was comfortable as well. Highly recommended.
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Mohamed
Jan 5, 2026
Fantastic organization and a wonderful guide! - I recently went on a 1-day trip within Bulgaria, and overall, it was a great experience. The tour was incredibly well-organized from start to finish. The shuttle was a highlight—it was exceptionally neat and clean, which made the transit between locations very comfortable. Our guide was also fantastic; they were super friendly, supportive, and went out of their way to make sure everyone in the group was taken care of and informed. The only reason I’m not giving this a full 5 stars (or "My only recommendation for improvement") is the timing at the sites. I felt the visit times were a bit short. I would suggest extending the time at each stop slightly so that guests can enjoy the beauty and history of these places without feeling rushed. Overall, a highly professional service that I would definitely recommend!
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Berstor
Jan 21, 2026
Luck of the Draw - Bulgaria was beautiful and I recommend seeing it. But, the tour guide was the worst I ever had. He was perfectly nice and a good driver, but he was really a terrible guide. He told us next to nothing about the places we visited and I ended up having to use Google the whole day to look up where we were visiting and what was significant about it. Definitely not the guided tour I paid for.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).