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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia

4.3/5 Sofia from Traventuria
  • Duration11 hours
  • Max Travelers6 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAdditional fees, Audio Guides

Overview

Embark on this full-day small-group tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with a professional guide. You will get to discover the way of life of Bulgarian merchants and craftsmen as well as experience scenic architectural reserves. Minimum age for this tour is 6 years old.

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What's included

  • Professional guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not included

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Entrance fees to the tourist sites (approx. 40 BGN/20 EUR)

Itinerary

  • Departure at 07:00 from the meeting point

  • Veliko Tyrnovo is a trap, which will teleport you back in time, to make you a spectator of the rise and fall of the mighty capital of the Second Bulgarian kingdom (12-14 century). By walking on the winding cobble streets, you will learn and feel how its proud population lived under the Turkish oppression, developing fabulous architectural masterpieces and established cohesive and powerful craftsmenu2019s guild. The legends and stories, the interesting history and picturesque location of Arbanassi and Veliko Tyrnovo had gained them numerous fanatical admirers in Bulgaria and abroad, making the region a top tourist attraction on the Balkans.nThe tour includes the most important sights: Tsarevets architectural and museum reserve (medieval stronghold), Samovodskata charshia (lively craftmenu2019s street), Assensu2019 monument.

  • The museum village of Arbanassi u2013 famous for its 17th and 18th architecture and the unique Church of the Nativity of Christ, with well-preserved murals depicting over 2000 Old and New Testament scenes.

  • Arrival back at the starting point of the tour at approximately 19:30

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobbled streets

  • It is recommended that you bring sun lotion, sun glasses and a hat

  • Minimum age is 6 years

Cancellation Policy

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

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.3/5 15 reviews
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