Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest: Veliko Tarnovo & the Tsarevets Fortress

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning. You’ll drive south to Bulgaria, passing the Danube River, the second-longest River in Europe.

Approximately 100 kilometres from the Romanian border is the charismatic city of Veliko Tarnovo. Once you enter this medieval treasure, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. You’ll find palaces, a fortress, houses with unique architectural styles, museums, and monasteries – all part of the region’s history.

As you walk along the cobbled streets, your guide will tell you more about the history of the city, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Your trip will begin with a visit to the Tsarevets Fortress, perched on top of a steep cliff and surrounded by thick walls.

You’ll then head to the market, which consists of two streets bordered by shops, craftsmen’s workshops, and inns. It’s reminiscent of the first decades of the 20th century and a place where you can shop for souvenirs.

On the way back to Bucharest you’ll stop at the nearby village of Arbanassi, known especially for the murals that adorn the walls of its churches, to visit the Nativity Church.