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The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest | 11 hours to 12 hours

11 Reviews | Ruse
From $72.86 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Self-guided
2 Adults x $73.26
$146.52
Approx Total
$146.52
Your transport, our logistics
Privately guided
2 Adults x $211.28
$422.56
Approx Total
$422.56
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Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Romanian, Hebrew, Spanish
  • 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

Overview

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.

Itinerary

  • Danube River

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

    30 minutes

  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery

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

    1 hour

  • Veliko Tarnovo

    A wonderful Bulgarian city and the capital of Bulgaria in the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

    2 hours

  • Tsarevets

    The symbol of Bulgaria. A must to see while in Veliko Tarnovo

    2 hours

  • N/A

    Village, a hidden gem nestled amidst rolling hills. Admire the village's centuries-old architecture and capture stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains.

    1 hour

  • Ruse (Pass By)

    Passing by on the privately-guided option. Covered in the self-guided tour option.

  • Bucharest

    Our starting and end point

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is independent and runs in any weather conditions
  • vaccination certificate is required

Free Cancellation

December 16100% refund
December 17No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.3

11 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 9 reviews with 5 stars

Recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

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

Published on Dec, 2024

A totally different perspective and a great tiur we took from Bucharest. We booked the self guided tour option. Very cheap and flexible.

Great total organization

Published on Oct, 2024

Great day tour in Bulgaria. We got the flexibility of the self-guided tour and really enjoyed it with the business partners.

Bulgaria from Bucharest is a must

Published on Apr, 2024

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!

Published on Mar, 2024

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.

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