The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Hebrew

Romanian

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Journey through time on a captivating day trip to Bulgaria!

Our first stop is unique – the St. Dimitrie Basarbovo Monastery. Carved directly into a towering cliff, this active monastery offers a glimpse into Bulgaria's unique religious heritage.

Veliko Tarnovo, the crown jewel of Bulgaria's past. Ascend the mighty Tsarevets Fortress, once a royal palace, and marvel at the breathtaking views that unfold before you. Explore the city's charming streets and lose yourself in its impressive architecture.

After a delicious lunch, we'll venture to Arbanasi Village, a hidden gem nestled amidst rolling hills. Admire the village's centuries-old architecture and capture stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains.

Throughout your adventure, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide will unveil the fascinating stories and historical significance of each location.

Choose between privately or self-guided option. The latter covers also Ruse as a destination.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour is independent and runs in any weather conditions

Children under 4 cannot attend the tour. If you have please ask first.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Personalized e-guide with all sights info for convenience

Full private transportation (if the privately-guided option is chosen)

Pick up and drop off (if the privately-guided option is chosen) from specific designated areas

Choice of a privately-guided or self-guided tour

Professional English- or Spanish-speaking local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen)

Personal expenses & insurance

Entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Danube River

Crossing the Danube river is the actual border between Bulgaria and Romania

30 minutes • Admission Included

St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

One of the greatest monasteries in Bulgaria to witness. Magnificent paint works and design.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Self-guided

Your transport, our logistics

Privately guided

Our transport,guide,logistics
Pickup included

Reviews

4.08

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

False and misleading tour title!
Rommel M,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
This tour is misleading and outright false. It’s called “The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria FROM BUCHAREST” — but it actually starts in Bulgaria. I booked it based on the title alone, assuming it leaves from Bucharest. Turns out the meeting point is in Ruse, Bulgaria. Sure, I should’ve checked, but the title clearly says it starts in Bucharest. When I contacted Viator and the tour provider asking for a transfer (which I was willing to pay for) or a refund, they basically said tough luck. Nothing they could do. An expensive mistake.
Attention top of the galaxies!!
alvaroluisr2016,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I can't help but praise the excellent service I was given!! Histro was of a phenomenal efficiency!! Thanks again for the great experience I had with you!
Recommended
nick6BG,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful day trip from Bucharest to have a great glimpse of Bulgaria. Very delighted and so easy with the self-guided tour option.
Totally worth
EKaterina1710,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A totally different perspective and a great tiur we took from Bucharest. We booked the self guided tour option. Very cheap and flexible.
Wonderful introduction to Bulgaria from Bucharest accompanied by a fantastic guide
oliviermF3711YF,
Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From Bucharest I went with you for a day to Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. Narcissus is a born tour guide who took us under his wing with great pleasure and dedication. His tour of the Citadel of Veliko Tarnovo was enriching. He also gave me very useful information about what to do during the rest of my stay in Romania. Cherish this man and what he radiates, he gives an extra dimension to an already special day. Would love to do the day again.
Great total organization
WorldTravelerDora,
Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day tour in Bulgaria. We got the flexibility of the self-guided tour and really enjoyed it with the business partners.
A pure scam, avoid it while you still can
Ting Z,
Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Never thought this kind of scammer still exist in 2024 but obviously only on Viator. The low cost option what’s so called self-guided tour which costs 77USD is merely a two page pdf with historical information from Wikipedia (if this is a business why wouldn’t people do other things for a living), and they refuse to answer any of your questions about transportation before you can cancel for free, and tell you everything is fine until the night before your trip. Then when you wanna cancel they play the victim saying everything was on the page and you are the one to blame, and even if you wanna upgrade to their expensive option of 300Euro they still can’t arrange it, all they want is to keep the money, and the worst part is that it was too late for you to arrange anything else. I would say this is the worst impression they can leave on tourist who merely want a glimpse of Bulgaria on behalf of their country.
Bulgaria from Bucharest is a must
nick6BG,
Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went to Bucharest on a one week business trip. There I had visitors and lots of meetings. In one of the days I decided to take all my partners on a one day trip to Bulgaria to show them. I did not have the car to fit everybody so I booked this trip. It turned out to be a real gem. Everybody and myself too enjoyed it greatly! Wonderful guides, nice timed route, lots of attractions. It took about 10 hours but it was fantastic and my business partners signed the contracts I went for there. Amazing!
Wonderful day trip to Bulgaria!
Hopefulromntic,
Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing day trip to Bulgaria. Just note it says private when you buy it but private here does mean other people who can fit in the van as well (we had 4 others with us on the trip but they were all very pleasant). The tour guide was amazing, lunch was wonderful, and the sights were stunning. Highly recommend.
Cultural
DIANAALEJANDRA R,
Feb 29, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent choice for a day tour. Our guide Nico very intelectual and it was great to share experiences with him