Private Tour
Visit Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress - Private tour from Bucharest
Overview
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12 hours
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Begin your full-day trip to Bulgaria with a departure from your hotel in Bucharest in the morning. Travel by air-conditioned car or minibus to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Explore the medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo with your guide. Here you can observe the Tsaravets Fortress, a fortification from the Middle Ages.
Continue on and visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, which is carved into a cliff and still inhabited. Go to Arbanasi Village and admire the medieval architecture.
At the end of day trip we will travel back to Bucharest.
A current, valid passport is required.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
The tour’s first stop, St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, is the only Bulgarian example of such a structure carved into a cliff that is still inhabited today, and its atmosphere will fill you with wonder. You will have a little time to explore this beautiful religious monument before we continue to the remarkable medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo, which was once the medieval capital of Bulgaria.
Tsarevets
Veliko Tarnovo is home to the magnificent Tsaravets Fortress, the strongest Bulgarian fortification from the Middle Ages. Once home to royalty this ancient stronghold is now a striking tourist attraction standing proudly atop Tsaravets Hill. Once you have explored Veliko Tarnovo and enjoyed lunch, the tour will continue to its final stop; Arbanasi Village. Nestled on a high plateau between the settlements of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa, Arbanasi Village provides spectacular views and incredible examples of medieval architecture dating back several centuries. This tour is truly one for the enthusiastic history buff and anybody that appreciates beautiful buildings, stunning scenery, and the opportunity to discover a little more about Bulgaria.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Tsarevets
St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
Konstantsalieva House
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Visit Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress - Private tour from Bucharest
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Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour to do from Bucharest Romania 🇷🇴 to Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Vanjo Anthony C,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour to do from Bucharest Romania 🇷🇴 to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 . It's an all day tour, but definitely worth the value and time. My guide was Octavian, and he did an awesome job. He picked me up right on time in the morning. This tour wasn't the traditional boring tour, it was fun like going on a road trip with a friend. We saw great scenery along the way and sights on a small town in Bulgaria that is interesting. He takes great photos 📸 for memories. Don't hesitate to book this tour, trust me. And ask for Octavian to be your tour guide for that. Thanks again Octavian and great job!
Great Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
billy s,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful private tour to Veliko Tarnovo with Alin as our guide and driver for the day. Alin was very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with all our questions and we leaned a lot about the places we visited as well as Romania and Bulgaria. We also visited the Rock Monastery St. Dimitar Basarbovski which was a wry unique place to visit. Thank you, Alin, for a fantastic day.
Great day trip with great guide
Kathryn H,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All day trip to Veliko Tarnovo, fortress in Verliko and Saint Dimitar Monastary. Starts early morning, great lunch recommendation by our guide Octavian, who was great and flexible for us. He knew a lot of history about both Romania and Bulgaria. There wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer. Thank you Octavian for a great day.
Our hero for today's trip...
khaled H,,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our hero for today's trip was Alin, his attitude and services exceeded our expectations at all levels from timing to knowing the area or being patient with us. The fortress deserves the effort to go up for the view.
Superb and memorable tour
khayward,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb tour of Veliko Tarnovo and other fascinating sites. Octavian tailored the tour to my interests and went the extra mile for an outstanding travel experience. Really enjoyed visiting with him also. Highly enjoyable and highly recommended. Thank you Octavian!
My guide was Victor. He...
Sarah S,,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide was Victor. He did an amazing job explaining everything and giving so many really cool facts about things. It was a really good experience and I would not hesitate to do it again.
Excellent visit to Bulgaria
Tamara I,,Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip and very good guide! Alin arrived on time, worried about all the details and needs of one, with good recommendations for what to see and eat. Recommended
Skip the stress and hire the best
Hillary C,,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day with Octavian! He was extremely knowledgeable about Romanian and Bulgarian history. There were many benefits to having a guide with us versus trying to navigate this trip on our own (when to arrive at border for efficiency, clean bathrooms, parking, navigating their confusing roads, etc.). It would’ve taken us twice or three times as long to do. Thanks for a fun day in Bulgaria!
He's the best
WILLIAM L,,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Alin of Ride2RO. He showed us all the interesting places and had great stories to go with them. He's funny and entertaining. I ran out of rons for a tip, so we took him to lunch. He's the best.
Excellent tour
Sergei S,,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a private tour. My guide was Victor Zamphir. The guide is very polite and easy to talk to. Very well travelled. Very knowledgeable. Excellent story teller. Provided a lot of historical data while answering my questions. The tour involves a lot of driving, but you get to see a lot of nice houses and nature. The tour involves a lot of walking. Wear the appropriate shoes and clothes. The monastery is not some medieval shining cathedral, but it is very unique and interesting. The fortress is located in an astounding location. The views are breathtaking. We climbed to the top of a watch tower - the views are even better. We went through the fortress, into a church. We walked in the old city. The atmosphere is calm, yet full of life, but not overwhelming like in large tourist cities. I will remember this tour and my conversations with the tour guide forever.
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