Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi 12 hrs Full Day Tour from Sofia

булевард „Христофор Колумб“ 1, 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria

Join a small group tour to Bulgaria's Medieval capital - Veliko Tarnovo. Explore a nearby small village of Arbanassi, filled with romantic Revival-period houses and crafthops.

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Duration 12 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–50 travelers

Full description

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. The minimum age for this tour is 6 years old. Entrance fees are not included in the price.

Itinerary

07:00am Tour Starts. Departure at 07:00 from the parking behind Vasil Levski Monument ( in front of Embassy of Slovakia) .

10:45: Arrival in Veliko Tarnovo and start of the guided walking tour. Veliko Tyrnovo is a city, 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 craftsmen’s 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. The tour includes the most important sights: Tsarevets architectural and museum reserve (medieval stronghold), Samovodskata charshia (lively craftmen’s street), Assens’ monument.

14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to nearby village Arbanassi

14:30: Start of the guided tour of Arbanassi. The museum village of Arbanassi – 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.

16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia

19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour - Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia).

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

Meeting point

булевард „Христофор Колумб“ 1, 1540 Sofia, Bulgaria

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible 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 Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable • Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobble streets • Recommended to bring sun lotion, sun glasses and hat • Not wheelchair accessible • Minimum age is 6 years Comfortable shoes

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms are set by the operator — please check with them before booking.

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