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Bulgarian Highlights ( with Black Sea coast ) – 8 days
Bulgarian Highlights ( with Black Sea coast ) – 8 days

2 days from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi

2 days tour to the Medieval Capital of Bulgaria, also known as “The City of Tsars”. Located in north-central Bulgaria, on 4 hills on the banks of Yantra River, some 230 km to the east of Sofia.

Among the main attractions in the city are: Tsarevets Citadel – the Royal Hill with the Patriarhal Cathedral and Baldwin tower, the Monument of Asenevtsi,  Samovodska Charshia ( the Old Marketplace ), Gurko Street, The House with the Monkey, Hadjinikuli Inn, Assenevsi neighbourhood with the numerous medieval churches, etc.

Arbanassi museum village is located on a hill above Veliko Turnovo. It was mentioned for the first time in documents from 1538. The village was so scenic that Greek bishops from Mount Athos and from as far as Jerusalem went to spend the summer there!

Short itinerary:

Day 1: Transfer from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo. Afternoon tour of the city. Overnight.

Day 2: After breakfast visit Arbanasi museum village. Departure back to Sofia.

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Duration: 2 days from Sofia and back.

Language: licensed English speaking guide

Other languages available on request. Please check with us for an offer.

 

Rates per person (economy option with public transport):

  • 2 persons: 130 EUR
  • 4 persons: 102 EUR
  • 6 persons: 90 EUR

The rates include: one overnight in 3* hotel in Veliko Tarnovo (accommodation in double room), licensed local English speaking guide, tickets for regular bus line from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and back, entrances for the Tsarevets Royal Hill in Veliko Tarnovo and Nativity Church in Arbanasi museum village.

Rates per person (standard offer with private transport / car or mini-van): 

  • 2 persons: 245 EUR
  • 4 persons: 150 EUR
  • 6 persons: 115 EUR

The rates include: one overnight in 3* hotel in Veliko Tarnovo (accommodation in double room), licensed local English speaking guide, private transport on disposal for 2 days, entrances for the Tsarevets Royal Hill in Veliko Tarnovo and Nativity Church in Arbanasi museum village.

Supplement for accommodation in 4* hotel in Veliko Tarnovo: 14 EUR per person.

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Site / CityVeliko Tarnovo

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