Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Day Trip, Sofia - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 97.58 USD
Rating: 10 (4 reviews)

Veliko Tarnovo is one of the most important medieval cities in Bulgaria. Discover its beautiful architecture for yourself when you take our trip from Sofia. We'll also visit the historical village of Arbanasi.

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport by minibus
English speaking guide

Not included

Food
Tickets

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Day Trip Details

We will collect you from your hotel in Sofia early in the morning before heading towards the region of Veliko Tarnovo. After a journey of almost three hours, we will arrive at the tiny medieval village of Arbanasi, which is famous for its large number of historical churches and religious monuments.

We will step into the Church of the Nativity of Christ to admire its beautiful interior frescoes. The building is a good example of the typical architectural style of religious shrines from the late Middle Ages in Bulgaria.

After spending around an hour and a half in Arbanasi, we will hit the road once more and drive to the city of Veliko Tarnovo, regarded as the medieval capital of Bulgaria. Immediately upon arriving, we will take a break in a traditional restaurant where you can feast on some delicious local food (not included).

With your appetite whetted, we will then begin our two-hour tour of the municipality during which we will visit all the essential landmarks and important locations. Known as Bulgaria's 'City of Medieval Tsars', Veliko Tarnovo features a huge 12th-century fortress built on Tsarevets hill, on top of which sits the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God.

We will visit Baldwin's Tower, one of the fort's defensive turrets, and the Execution Rock, besides historic houses and government buildings.

We will return to Sofia at around 6 pm.