Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup
Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria.
Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.
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Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria.
Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.
Itinerary
- Sofia · 3 h
Travel time from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
- Tsarevets · 1 h
The Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress with remains of the royal palace, more than 400 houses and 18 churches. Climb to the Baldwin's Tower and The Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of the Lord.
- Samovodska Charshiya Complex · 30 min
The old market street of the town with craft and gift shops
- Veliko Tarnovo · 1 h 30 min
Lunch time/free time
- Monument To The Assen Dynasty · 30 min
The Asenevtsi monument was erected in memory of the four Bulgarian kings from the Asen dynasty who started an uprising against the Byzantine empire and proclaimed Bulgaria's independence.
- Arbanasi · 1 h
The village was once home to rich traders and craftsmen. Nowadays it is architectural and museum complex where you can see houses that are typical representatives of the monumental architectural style that developed here over the last 3-4 centuries.
- Arbanasi · 3 h
Travel time from Arbanasi to Sofia
What's included
- Transport with minivan or car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking guide
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fee to Tsarevets fortress - 8 Euro
Meeting point
Old City Center, pl. "Knyaz Aleksandar I", 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Public parking space, the van will have sign "Multi Travel".
View on the mapStart time
08:00
End point
Meeting pointView on the map
Meeting pointView on the map
Old City Center, pl. "Knyaz Aleksandar I", 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Public parking space, the van will have sign "Multi Travel".
View on the mapLanguages
In-person guide: English
Travellers
- Child (0–10)
- Adult (11–120)
Options
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickupfrom €65
Pickup included
Start time: 08:00
In-person guide: English
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To reach the highest part of the fortress travelers need to climb stairs
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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