Bulgaria · VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASI DAYS
Tsarevets fortress on its river bend was the seat of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and Arbanasi’s stone houses sit ten minutes up the hill. These 15 days compare on route, driving time and how much of the fortress you climb.
Day trip from Bucharest to Basarbovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, with a cliff monastery and fortress views.
“Was really good. Gabriel the guide and driver was very professional, friendly and easy to talk to, he gave us few tips as well best places to visit and eat. Definitely recommend the trip and thanks Gabriel for the pleasant day.”
ATV and buggy off-road tour in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi with fuel included, helmet and goggles, and big views from the trail.
“We had an amazing experience and Ivo is a great guide. I trully recommended it to everyone who want to have fun”
Early-morning small-group trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, with a guided Tsarevets walk and 18th-century craft-town views.
“Our guide was fantastic! We really recommend Radi. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and insightful.”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Baldwin’s Tower views, Samovodska Charshia, and Arbanasi.
“Ventsislav was an amazing tour guide. He explained the history of the city in detail, answered all our questions, and gave us great recommendations on how to spend our free time. I would greatly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a day trip out of Sofia!”
Door-to-door guided trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, with Tsarevets fortress sights, small-group comfort, and entrance coverage.
“Maria, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of Bulgaria that it made our tour to the ancient capital come alive. This is a real quality tour.”
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup. Fortress views, craft streets, free time for lunch, and scenic village charm.
“Ventsislav foi o guia e o mesmo foi atencioso, prestativo e tinha bastante conhecimento da região que estávamos visitando. Local é incrível, cheio de história e a catedral no topo é de uma beleza interna ímpar. Que obras espetaculares..,”
Small-group Sofia day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, with Tsarevets fortress views, craft streets, and church murals.
“The day tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi was great, also Maria, our Guide, and Teodore, the driver, were excellent, very profissional.”
Electric e-bike tour in Veliko Tarnovo: hotel pickup, Arbanasi cobblestones, scenic photo stops, and panoramic history in 2 to 4 hours.
“we had an amazing time with our e bike tour. the bikes are brand new and the service is amazing. we recommend it to anyone in Veliko Tarnovo.”
Private or self-guided Veliko Tarnovo walk from Tsarevets. Learn local history, visit key sights, 2-4 hours, English.
“The guide was superbly knowledgeable and very personable! The in-depth information during the tour of the fortress and old town was educational and entertaining; exactly what I wanted! You can see several eras clearly in the fortress and the traditional construction in the narrow streets of the old quarter of Veliko Tarnovo are remarkable! I strongly recommend.”
Sofia day tour to Arbanasi and Veliko Tarnovo, with English guides, Revival churches, Tsarevets fortress, small group, and great history context.
“Un guide passionnante (Maria ) ,des explications qui permettent d'appréhender l'histoire de la Bulgarie ,ponctualité irréprochable toujours à notre écoute ,nous avons passé une belle journée . Petit bémol ,nous avons subi 6 heures de route ce qui est difficile pour le/la guide qui doit à la fois conduire et ensuite vous donner des explications .”
Private 4-hour trip from Veliko Tarnovo to the Buzludzha Monument and Shipka, with free Buzludzha entry, guided history, and flexible timing.
“Seeing these significant places in the middle of nowhere, was as interesting as we hoped.”
Jeep off-road tour from Veliko Tarnovo to Kaya Bunar and Kapinovski waterfalls, plus Preobrazhenski and Kapinovo monasteries in 3 hours.
“We spent an amazing morning with our guide who was funny, attentive, and extremely friendly despite the heavy temperatures. Incredible experience and I would highly recommend this tour, both the waterfall and monastery are worth the visit.”
One day from Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, with Tsarevets Fortress, Nativity Church frescoes, small-group guidance, and time to roam.
“The old medieval town in Bulgaria is worth a day trip and underrated. Our guide Stefan is a young and wonderful guide with lots of knowledge on the history and very accommodating.”
Private 11.5-hour Plovdiv tour to Shipka, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo. Hotel pickup, English guides, Tsarevets Fortress stop.
“Very interesting tour, especially thanks to Kamen who provided comprehensive explanations above all the visited sites, all really worth a visit!”
Full-day guided trip from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, featuring Tsarevets, Baldwin’s Tower, and Nativity of Christ frescoes.
“Absolutely amazing experience! I would highly recommend this tour, our guide was so knowledgeable when it came to history. It almost felt like we were with a friend. 100% recommend!”
Pick a monastery, a mountain, a cave or a coastline.
