Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia

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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

#Cultural and theme tours #Day trips and excursions #Bus or minivan tour

Tour with an English-speaking Guide

70

Per Person

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Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region

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.

Duration

11 hours

The tour starts at

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

07:00am Tour Starts

Departure at 07:00 from the parking behind the main entrance of Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of LaCattedrale restaurant.

Departure at 07:00 from the parking behind the main entrance of Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of LaCattedrale restaurant.
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 ris...

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.

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14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to nearby village Arbanassi

14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to nearby village Arbanassi

14:15: Departure from Veliko Tarnovo and heading to nearby village Arbanassi
14:30: Start of the guided tour of Arbanassi

The museum village of Arbanassi – famous for its 17th and 18th architecture and the unique Churc...

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.

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16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia

16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia

16:00: Departure from Arbanassi and heading back to Sofia
19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour

19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour - Al. Nevski Cathedrale square

19:00: Arrival at the starting point of the tour - Al. Nevski Cathedrale square

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