Day Trip to Bulgaria
Day Trip Details
Having been picked up in Bucharest first thing in the morning, you'll head through rolling hills and across the Danube towards northern Bulgaria to Veliko Tarnovo to travel back in time. This city was the Medieval capital of Bulgaria and one of the main European centres of culture in the Middle Ages. As you admire the magnificent architecture of the city's historic centre, your guide will entertain you with tales from its fascinating past.
Delve deeper into history by visiting Tsaravets Fortress, the medieval stronghold that was once home to the Bulgarian royals. The fortress is steeped in history: as well as exploring the remains of the ancient walls and the palace chambers, you can see important religious buildings like the Ascension Cathedral and admire the panoramic views overlooking Veliko Tarnavo. With new-found knowledge of Bulgarian history, you'll have an hour of free time to have lunch in Veliko Tarnavo (not included).
After exploring Veliko Tarnovo and enjoying lunch, the tour will continue to either the city of Ruse—one of Bulgaria's most elegant cities. You'll admire the architecture of the Belle Époque as you stroll along its streets. You'll love it!
After an excellent day full of historic architecture and beautiful scenery, we'll return to the pickup point in Bucharest and conclude this day trip 12 hours later.
Itinerary Changes
Depending on the traffic and religious festivities, instead of visiting Ruse, we'll visit the Basarabovo Monastery, the only monastery in Bulgaria carved into a cliff, which will offer a unique and immersive experience.
Schedule & Pickup Points
During the booking process, you'll see a drop-down box with different pickup points in Bucharest, as well as the pickup times. You'll need to choose the one closest to your hotel.
Please note that the indicated pickup time is approximate, as it may vary depending on the traffic and other circumstances.
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Admission to Basarbovo Monastery and Tsarevets fortress: Лв 14 (US$ 7.48) per person to be paid in cash
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Gray Line Romania
Corporate name: SC Delir Inc SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
