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.
Small-Group Tour of Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi from Sofia
$61
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About This Tour
Inclusions
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
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Day 1 07:00am Tour Starts
Departure at 07:00 from the parking behind the main entrance of Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of LaCattedrale restaurant.
Day 2 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.
Day 3 14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to nearby village Arbanassi
14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to nearby village Arbanassi
Day 4 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.
Day 5 16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia
16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia
Day 6 19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour
19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour - Al. Nevski Cathedrale square
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
Please Note
- 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
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