Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest Including Ruse, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo
by Gray Line Romania
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€158Overview
This full-day bus trip starts in downtown Bucharest and crosses the Danube River to northern Bulgaria. The tour includes three main stops: Ruse, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo. The first Bulgarian stop is Ruse, where you visit the city center pedestrian area and the Holy Trinity Cathedral Church. After about 30 minutes in Ruse, the tour continues to the village of Arbanasi, known for its traditional houses and local atmosphere, situated on a high plateau between Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The main part of the day is spent in Veliko Tarnovo. Here, you explore the Tsarevets Fortress, a medieval stronghold once home to Bulgarian royalty. You have around two hours to walk around the fortress and enjoy the panoramic hilltop views. After visiting Veliko Tarnovo, the tour returns to Bucharest. A professional tour escort provides commentary and assistance throughout the approximately 12-hour trip. The guide helps keep the schedule on track and shares information about Bulgaria between stops. Weather, border crossing times, and traffic may affect the timing of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bucharest
The tour begins in central Bucharest where participants gather before departure.
Piaka Unirii
The route passes by Unirii Square, one of Europe's largest public squares, for a brief viewing.
Palace of Parliament
Participants pass by the Palace of Parliament, known as the world's largest and most expensive administrative building.
University's Square
The tour continues past University Square, a historic and symbolic location in Bucharest.
Tsarevets
Veliko Tarnovo's Tsarevets Fortress is the highlight, a medieval Bulgarian fortification on a hilltop. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the fortress, learning its history as a former royal residence, and enjoying panoramic views over the town.
120 min
Ruse
The city of Ruse is known for its Central European style architecture. The tour includes a 30-minute visit to the city center where you can see leafy squares and belle époque buildings resembling Vienna.
30 min
Freedom Square
The guide points out the main attractions in Ruse Old Town, after which there is free time to explore independently.
Bucharest
The trip concludes back in downtown Bucharest.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest Including Ruse, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo
by Gray Line Romania
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€158Overview
This full-day bus trip starts in downtown Bucharest and crosses the Danube River to northern Bulgaria. The tour includes three main stops: Ruse, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo. The first Bulgarian stop is Ruse, where you visit the city center pedestrian area and the Holy Trinity Cathedral Church. After about 30 minutes in Ruse, the tour continues to the village of Arbanasi, known for its traditional houses and local atmosphere, situated on a high plateau between Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The main part of the day is spent in Veliko Tarnovo. Here, you explore the Tsarevets Fortress, a medieval stronghold once home to Bulgarian royalty. You have around two hours to walk around the fortress and enjoy the panoramic hilltop views. After visiting Veliko Tarnovo, the tour returns to Bucharest. A professional tour escort provides commentary and assistance throughout the approximately 12-hour trip. The guide helps keep the schedule on track and shares information about Bulgaria between stops. Weather, border crossing times, and traffic may affect the timing of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bucharest
The tour begins in central Bucharest where participants gather before departure.
Piaka Unirii
The route passes by Unirii Square, one of Europe's largest public squares, for a brief viewing.
Palace of Parliament
Participants pass by the Palace of Parliament, known as the world's largest and most expensive administrative building.
University's Square
The tour continues past University Square, a historic and symbolic location in Bucharest.
Tsarevets
Veliko Tarnovo's Tsarevets Fortress is the highlight, a medieval Bulgarian fortification on a hilltop. Visitors spend about two hours exploring the fortress, learning its history as a former royal residence, and enjoying panoramic views over the town.
120 min
Ruse
The city of Ruse is known for its Central European style architecture. The tour includes a 30-minute visit to the city center where you can see leafy squares and belle époque buildings resembling Vienna.
30 min
Freedom Square
The guide points out the main attractions in Ruse Old Town, after which there is free time to explore independently.
Bucharest
The trip concludes back in downtown Bucharest.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.