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
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
  • Central hotel pick-up in Bucharest
  • Expert tour guidance
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets
  • Optional Gratuities
Additional Information

In only a few hours this tour takes you from Bucharest to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains where the impressive medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo is located. The tour will start with a visit to the remarkable medieval capital of Veliko Tarnovo, built high on the surrounding hilltops, full of medieval charm. Once you have explored Veliko Tarnovo…

Location
Bucharest
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brett_v
Nov 10, 2025
A+ tour - Excellent tour. Guide Robert was funny and very informative. The fortress is definitely the highlight but our other stops were also very interesting.
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Grandtour44961828104
Nov 7, 2025
Good day out - Knowledgeable ,good driver,really enjoyed my day out,places visited are well worth going especially the second one,
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Claudia_n
Nov 3, 2025
The guide is very helpful... - The guide is very helpful and funny and explains everything very clearly and answers all the questions , definitely if I have to go again I choose the same company.
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Happiness55339383501
Nov 2, 2025
Insightful tour - This trip was the perfect combination of history, nature, and culture, all within a few hours’ drive from Bucharest. Elena was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job sharing the history of the region, making the experience even richer. It was a beautiful and memorable day trip from Bucharest!
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Nadine_z
Oct 31, 2025
Great trip - We had a wonderful trip and our guide Roberto was great. Would recommend. Long trip but they take breaks bathroom etc
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857viviennew
Oct 26, 2025
Entertaining & informative - Lucian was an excellent tour guide. Hugely knowledgeable and engaging. We certainly learned lots about the history of Romania and Bulgaria today. The logistics of the long full day tour were superbly managed, with regular comfort breaks. Would highly recommend
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Elizabeth_n
Oct 21, 2025
Great guide! - It was a great way for a day trip to Bulgaria. Our guide Narcis was so friendly and informative! The driver was very safe.
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Henry_r
Oct 19, 2025
Incredible Adventure! - Depending on the time of year the traveling takes place (autumn, winter) make sure to have warm clothes, because even though it may be a bit fresh or cool enroute to Bulgaria, the weather changes unexpectedly, especially when visiting the Fortress at such a high elevation. Add the fact that while visiting other places of interest or shopping, all tourism will be done outside with a few places to keep warm if the cold weather sets in.
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Kyle_s
Oct 15, 2025
Don't skip on the day trip to Bulgaria! - It was a great day trip! Lucian was amazing and very detailed and had a lot of great historical facts to share.
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Yankeehoya
Nov 5, 2025
A Long Ride - Good, but it requires 6+ hours of bus rides. Of the 3 stops, the fortification was by far the most interesting. Helen was quite knowledgeable.
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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).