Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Tour

79 € / per person

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Your Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Private Tour

Join us for an unforgettable Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Private tour, located 220km east of Sofia, where your adventure begins with a climb to Baldwin’s Tower and the top of the medieval Tsarevets hill, home to the grand Patriarchal Church. As you make your way back, you’ll also catch a glimpse of the Assen’s Dynasty Monument before enjoying a leisurely stroll down Samovodska Charshia Street, where you can pick up a handmade souvenir to remember your visit.

After some free time for lunch or a snack, we’ll continue our exploration with a visit to the Nativity of Christ Church in Arbanassi, the oldest church in the area. Inside, you’ll marvel at the stunning frescoes from 1632 and one of the oldest preserved wooden iconostases, as well as vibrant murals depicting the life of St. John the Baptist and the fascinating wheel of life with zodiac signs.

Finally, we’ll conclude Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi private tour with a scenic drive back to Sofia, leaving you enriched by the history and beauty of this remarkable region.

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 8:00 h
End: 19:00 h
Driving time – 6h and 30 min. approx.

Accessibility:

Very limited, lots of steps, cobblestone streets

Important:

Comfortable shoes (cobblestone streets)

Overview

Itinerary

Itinerary for Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Private Tour

8:00 Departure from your hotel to Veliko Tarnovo, located 220km east of Sofia. Immediately upon arrival we set on a climb to Baldwin’s Tower and the top of the medieval hill – the Patriarchal Church of Tsarevets. On your way back to the vehicle, you will take a glance at the Assen’s Dynasty Monument and then take a stroll over Samovodska Charshia Street where you will be able to buy a small handmade souvenir of your exciting trip..
14:00 Some free time for lunch or snack.
15:00 Before we go back to Sofia, we will take a look at the oldest church in Arbanasi – the Nativity of Christ with its beautiful frescoes from 1632 and one of the oldest preserved iconostasis from wood. The mural paintings include the life of St. John the Baptist, patron of the church, and the wheel of life with the 12 zodiac signs.
19:00 Arrival to your hotel in Sofia.

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Veliko Tarnovo Overview

Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria. Often referred to as the “City of Tsars”, Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famous as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396), attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the city is situated on the three hills Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora, rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra.

On Tsarevets are the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, as well as a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls. Trapezitsa is known for its many churches and as the former main residence of the nobility. In the Middle Ages, the city was among the main European centers of culture and gave its name to the Tarnovo Painting, Artistic and Literature Schools.

Arbanassi is known for its 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. It is set on a high terrace above Veliko Tarnovo where you enjoy a scenic overview of the city and the fortress Tsarevets.

Activity map

Departure point

Departure point for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation within Sofia city limits. You will be notified for the exact pick up time from our agents approximately 2 days before your tour.

Prices

Prices:

The tour price is based on the number of people in your party.

1 person

229 € per person

2 person

129 € per person

3 person

99 € per person

4 – 8 persons

89 € per person

9 – 18 persons

79 € per person

Included:

Pick-up and transfer to/from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia
Professional guide in English
Parking fees

Not included:

Meals
Personal expenses
Entrance fees

Reviews

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   Declan Dowd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefan was great! We were in a pinch and he drove us all the way to the airport. The tour its self was very well run and smooth. Couldn’t recommend more.
  
 
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   Aidan Boyle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefan was very good, and very knowledgeable, tour also ran a bit late, and he did what he did to help us get to our flight. Thank you
  
 
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   Jack Turek 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guy. Stefan rushed us to the airport giving us a chance to make our flight home. Great service.
  
 
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   Jordan Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tour was really good. The spa and pool was exception recommend to anyone who doesn't know where to go.
  
 
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   Galena Donovan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The trip was very interesting and leisurely attractive.  Rila monastery is absolutely stunning and then we enjoyed the hottest  thermal baths and swimming pools. What a lovely day!
  
 
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   Alayla Castle-Herbert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a really good day trip to Nis with this company. It was very organised with excellent communication beforehand and during, and smooth comfortable travelling in the vehicle. It was really interesting to visit all the different locations and learn a bit more about the history, even though some of it wasn’t always pleasant such as the visit to the concentration camp. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and gave a good mix of background information while also letting us find out more and explore the sites themselves, as well as going out of his way to make aure we had places we could eat/exchange money/pay with card in Nis itself.
  
 
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   דוד קדם 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is evident that Philip, the guide, is very knowledgeable.
An excellent driver, friendly, and with a sense of humor.
We really enjoyed the tour and the sites we visited.
  
 
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   Magdalena Zając 
 
 
 
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