Experience Bulgaria Tour

Meeting Point: Benjamin Franklin Parking (nearby landmarks: Romanian Athenaeum Concert Hall & Hilton Athenee Palace Hotel), District 1, Bucharest

Departure Hour: 08:00 AM

Discover the most beautiful city in Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, known also as the City of the Tsars. Located on the banks of the Yatra River, Veliko Tarnovo used to be the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Program

After one hour of driving from Bucharest, you will cross the border to Bulgaria over the Danube River, the second largest river in Europe, and then stop at Ivanovo to visit Ivanovo Churches (UNESCO heritage since 1979). Located in the Valley of the Rusenski Lom River, the rock-hewn churches are famous thanks to their impressive XIII-XIVth century frescos.

The second stop will be in Veliko Tarnovo, one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria, located on the banks of the Yantra River. Also known as the City of Tsars, Veliko boasts an impressive fortress with the ruins of the former Tsarevets Palace and the patriarchal church, nowadays with modern and intriguing paintings. The medieval atmosphere is well kept in the city thanks to the old architecture and the narrow streets where you can admire local craftsmen and their work.

There are plenty of good restaurants in Veliko Tarnovo and we will choose one to enjoy the tasty Bulgarian food together with one of their fine wines.

The Village of Arbanassi is the next place you will visit, located very close to the city. Arbanassi is a quiet and picturesque village that even today keeps the medieval touch through the old architecture.

The tour ends after returning to Bucharest.

Included Services:

Transport by car/minibus

English-speaking traveling assistant

Entrance fees

Not included services:

Lunch (around 40 leva per person) – there will be a stop on the way to eat together or separately

Please note:

Ivanovo churches are closed between the 1st of December and the 31st of March. During this period, you will visit the Roman ruins from Nicopolis Ad Istrum or the Basarbovski Rock Monastery.

By taking this tour, please remember that you are leaving Romania and entering Bulgaria. Please ensure that your Visa requirements are in order and it is essential that you carry your passport (or ID card for citizens of EU states).

Transport by car/minibus.