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Explore Bulgaria and Tsarevets Fortress on a Private tour
Arbanasi Vilage
Veliko Tarnovo
Basarbovo Rock Monastery
Veliko Tarnovo

Medieval Bulgaria - Private Tour - Basarbovo, Arbanasi, Veliko

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Overview

This private tour takes you to some of the most unique and beautiful places in Bulgaria. From the majestic Basarbovo Monastery to the imposing Tsarevets Fortress, from the stunning Veliko Tarnovo to the picturesque Arbanasi, this tour offers something truly special. You will experience the unique culture, history, and architecture of each of these locations and get a chance to explore the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. Along the way, you will also get to sample some of the local cuisine and get a chance to interact with the friendly locals. This is an experience unlike any other, and one that you will never forget. So join us and explore the wonders of Bulgaria!

Activity location

  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional tour guide in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunck
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry/Admission - Basarbovo Monastery - 2€ per adult - Cash only
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry/Admission - Tsarevets Fortress 5€ per adult - card
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry/Admission - Konstantsalieva House 5€ per adult - card

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport is required to cross the border into Bulgaria.

Activity itinerary

St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
  • 30m
It was established by Hesychast monks during the period of the second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396). The monastery got its name from St. Dimitrii Basarbovski, a hermit that spent his entire life at these rocks. The legend says that after Basarbovski died, his body was brought to Bucharest, and as soon as his remains got there, people stopped dying from the plague. He got canonised, and his relics can still be found in the Metropolitan Church in Bucharest today.
Arbanasi
  • 30m
It is known for the rich history and large number of historical monuments, such as 17th- and 18th-century churches and examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, which have turned it into a popular tourist destination.
Konstantsalieva House
  • 30m
The Konstantsalieva house, on one of the main roads through the village, originally built in the 17th century, has been beautifully restored in National Revival style. It reflects not only the wealth of the owners but also the attention to detail and the quality craftsmanship of that time. In a style typical for Arbanassi, the two storey house is set in a large yard surrounded by a high stone wall.
Tsarevets
  • 1h
Tsarevets is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. Tsarevets it served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark between 1185 and 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and it is also a popular tourist attraction.
Veliko Tarnovo
  • 30m
Often referred as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the town is situated on three hills, Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora, rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra.
Samovodska Charshiya Complex
  • 30m
Street with souvenirs and handicrafts

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
    • 7071, Basarbovo, Bulgaria

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