Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi 12 hrs Full Day Tour from Sofia
- Instant confirmation
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
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.
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What’s included
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1
07:00am Tour Starts
Departure at 07:00 from the parking behind Vasil Levski Monument ( in front of Embassy of Slovakia) .
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 5
16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia
16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia
- 6
19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour
19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour - Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia).
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 12+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 05:00 · 07:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- 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
- Comfortable shoes
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Meeting point
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Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
- Address
- Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, Sofia, Sofia, Sofia, Sofia, 1527, BG
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 42.69676, 23.33676
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 12 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, Sofia, Sofia, Sofia, Sofia, 1527, BG.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 12 or older.
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