From Bucharest: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Day Trip

Name: From Bucharest: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Day Trip
Address: Bulgaria

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Discover medieval Bulgaria: the city of Veliko Tarnovo and the village of Arbanassi on a day trip from Bucharest. Visit the the Ivanovo Rock Churches, explore the city, and see the Artisans Street.

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Highlights

Step back in time as you wander the streets of Arbanassi, lined with old houses
Visit the Rock-Hewn Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Ivanovo
Discover the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire
Take a walk on the Artisans Street and see a coppersmith workshop in action
Explore the Tsarevets Hill and the remains of the castle and church of Bulgarian kings

Description

Discover the medieval Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo and the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo on a full-day trip from Bucharest. Explore the city's rich history, visit the Tsarevets Hill, and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Start by meeting your driver at your hotel, then drive south from Bucharest towards the Romanian and Bulgarian border. After crossing the Danube River and the Friendship Bridge, enter Bulgaria. On the way towards Veliko Tarnovo, stop for an exclusive visit of the Rock-Hewn Churches next to the village of Ivanovo. These are Bulgarian Medieval churches, chapels, and monastic cells hewn into the craggy gorge of Roussenski Lom River. Inscriptions, portraits of saints, and other restored items are from the 13th century. Then, discover Veliko Tarnovo, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and has a long tradition in the culture of Bulgaria. The city is rich in museums and historical sites, combined with a vivacious nightlife propelled by the students in one of the largest universities in Bulgaria. Take a walk on the Artisans Street where you have the chance to pass by workshops owned by Bulgarian families for generations, preserving the old traditions. Get the chance to see a fully functional coppersmith workshop to see the production of copper plates and cups used for Turkish coffee. Hike up the Tsarevets Hill with the remains of the castle and church of Bulgarian kings. Visit the Fortress, the Patriarchal Church, the Royal Palace, and Emperor Balduin’s Tower. Next, journey to Arbanassi and step back in time while wandering the streets lined with houses and churches dating back as far as the 16th century. Take a peek into the life of rich merchants from the 17th century while visiting the Konstantsalieva House, showing the lavish but simple lifestyle of the nobility. Next, stop for lunch in one of the many restaurants serving local food and savor the famous Bulgarian cuisine. After this, we will drive back to Bucharest.