Private Tour

Premium Boutique Tour of Three Old Capitals from Ruse Bulgaria

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 days

Mobile ticket

Choose us for an immersive cultural experience, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions. It is great for adventure seekers, as well as for families with children 12 and over. The total driving time is 7 hours vs. 3 hours vs. if only visiting Veliko Turnovo with a larger group. However there are many stops and you can watch documentaries in the car. At the same time we offer flexibility not available with larger groups.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Shoud a child seat or another special request be granted let us know. We'll be happy to accomodate you.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

First Bulgarian empire capitals, UNESCO madara rider and renaiisance towns

Pliska National Historical Archaeological Reserve

Pliska was the capital of the first Bulgarian empire. Here is where St.Trebellius(savior of Europe from the arabs) ruled from.

1 hour • Admission Included

Madara Rider

The Madara rider is a pre-historic stone wall monument. Optionally hike up the rock stairs for a view and the fortress ruins.

1 hour • Admission Included

Archaeological Museum Veliki Preslav

Boris I moved the capital to Preslav after imposing eastern orthodoxy as the state religion. The Cyrillic alphabet was created 893 here in the Preslav literary school. Optional lunch at an ethic restaurant.

1 hour • Admission Included

Zheravna

Zheravna has cobble stone streets and authentic houses from the 16th century. Admission is packaged for up to 4 houses a la carte. If there are vacancies you can overnight and dine at your own expense in this magical village or alternatively accommodation and dinner in nearby Kotel are included.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Second Bulgarian empire capital, museums, frescoes, arts and crafts stores

Tsarevets

Turnovo was the capital of the second Bulgarian empire. It was razed to the ground by the ottoman conquerors. In 1972 the Bulgarian government reconstructed the city walls. The 9c Umortag's column with the length of the equator reclaimed from the Pliska ruins 5 centuries later by Johannitsa, slayer of the crusaders that sacked Constantinople. There are many other churches with frescoes, museums and arts and crafts stores to visit.

2 hours • Admission Included

Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo

View the frescoe prototype of DaVinci's "The last supper"

1 hour • Admission Included

Ruse

Stroll around little Vienna before heading back to the ship

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Entrance fee

Customizable homemade dinner with drinks and breakfast. Any special dietary requirements and requests must be made in advance. Alternatively you can pay for your own meals at a restaurant on the way.

Water bottles and snacks

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