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Reviews

• Great tour

  Christopher R,

  Nov 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Our guide was Gabriel and he did a great job. He was informative, nice and professional. He took us to Bulgaria where we saw fantastic ruins, a monastery and some churches. We had plenty of time to wander on our own in Tarnovo where the food was great and there were many places to shop. 10/10.

• Fantastic Day Out - exhausting but worth it!

  Helen A,

  Oct 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Fabulous trip and a very entertaining guide. I loved being on a minibus rather than a coach. We had a toilet stop at a garage which was a nightmare because you have to buy something to use the toilet and the place was absolutely packed. I could happily have skipped this. The monastery in the rock face was so interesting and the more modern monastery at ground level was beautiful. Please note that the climb up to the original Rock Monastery is steep and the ground is very uneven. Definitely worth going though. Veliko Tarnovo was also beautiful. The scenery was breathtaking. We had an enjoyable walk along the fortress walls and up to the Church and then another steep walk uphill to a gorgeous paved street of shops selling all sorts of tourist treasures and hand made crafts. We couldn’t do the last of our three stops because the road had been closed but, to be honest, we were exhausted by then anyway. I would have preferred to have longer at Veliko Tarnovo and not had to rush.

• Good, bit we went on the wrong day.

  Gerard W,

  Oct 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  This was a good trip, although there is a lot of time spent on the road. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, but we couldn't really hear him towards the back of the minibus (no microphone). We also would have benefitted from an accompanied visit with explanations from the tour guide to the ruins and church at Veliko Tarnavo- we didn't really know what we were looking at until we googled it. Also, the trip to the village of Arbanassi was cancelled due to a road closure. Despite this, we made the best of it and had an enjoyable day; a good chance to look at Bulgarian countryside. Don't forget your passports- we weren't told to bring them before the trip. Oh yes, the pick up point in Veliko Tarnavo is the Ego Restaurant. Do NOT order food or drink at the Ego restaurant. The worst experience we have had at any restaurant. Rude staff, worse than awful service, and quite frankly, they do not deserve custom as they do not care aboit their customers. Although this is the pick up point at the end of the trip, please avoid eating there at all costs. Have fun!

• Highly recommend great day trip!

  Jamiee F,

  Oct 5, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great day! It’s lots of driving but the guide was very friendly and helpful. Gave us great instructions at each stop for things to see and where to meet.

  

  

  

  

• Worthwhile

  Marcus C,

  Aug 10, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We found ourselves with a day to spare in Bucharest and this was a very good option. Although the journey is quite long, the views into Veliko Tarnovo gorge are beautiful. For us, the real highlight was Arbanasi's Church of the Nativity with its simply stunning frescoes. We had to find our own way there, but it's only 10 minutes' walk and not to be missed.

  

• Bulgaria trip

  danieltH6751SA,

  Apr 28, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It's nice to have such a knowledgeable driver on this excursion. He made the long ride seem shorter and more enjoyable. Will definitely book him in the summer as well. Thank you for this awesome experience.