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4-Day Tour Of Veliko Turnovo, Balchik, Kaliakra, Pliska, & Elena

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Bulgarian, English

Description

Embark on a trip from Sofia and make your first stop in the beautiful city of Veliko Turnovo to revel in its natural beauty. Marvel at the majestic Palace of Queen Marie of Romania in Balchik, visit the Fortress of Kaliakra and the Dalboka Mussel farm. Learn about Pliska, the capital of the oldest Bulgarian Empire, and explore the small town Elena, the so-called Bulgarian Bethlehem.

Highlights
  • See the magnificent Palace of Queen Marie of Romania and walk around the lovely garden
  • Savour the taste of wine at the Royal Wine Cellar
  • Explore the legendary fortress in the Northeast cape of Kaliakra
  • Stroll around the small town of Elena & taste local food
  • Enjoy the unique view of the Yovkovci dam
  • Day 1: Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo expand_more
    • Leave Sofia at 8 am.
    • Travel by car from Sofia to Veliko Turnovo. (Distance 221km, App. 2h 40min). 
    • Arrive in Veliko Turnovo around 11 am.
    • Accomodation in a hotel. 
    • Sightseeing: time for visiting the city landmarks, enjoy the beautiful natural views and delicious food. 
    • Have lunch and enjoy some free time.
    • Optional - Sound and Light show ''Tsarevgrad Turnov''.
  • Day 2: Veliko Tarnovo - Balchik expand_more
    • Leave the hotel around 8 am.
    • Travel by car from Veliko Tarnovo to Balchik. (Distance 266km; App. 3h15min).
    • Arrive in Balchik around 11.3h.
    • Accomodation in a hotel.
    • Have lunch.
    • Visit Cape Kaliakra fortress - by car around (30 min; 35.9km).
    • Visit Mussel farm - afternoon break.
    • Back to Balchik. 
    • Visit Queen Marie Castel and Botanical Garden. 
    • Enjoy Wine tasting at the Royal Winery.
    • Free time.
  • Day 3: Balchik - Elena expand_more
    • Leave the hotel at around 9 am.
    • Travel by car from Balchik to Pliska (Distance 118km; App.1h 20min).
    • Sightsee and learn about the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire. 
    • Have lunch.
    • Travel by car from Pliska to Elena (Distance 150км; App. 2h.20min).
    • Accomodation at a hotel.
    • Free time.
  • Day 4: Elena - Sofia expand_more
    • Leave the hotel after breakfast at around 9 am.
    • Sightseeing in Elena: enjoy the beautiful view of the Yovkovtsi dam.
    • Have lunch.
    • Travel back to Sofia. (Around 260km; App. 3.3h)
    • Drop off in Sofia.
What's Included
  • Transportation by car, 3+1 seat, air-conditioned
  • Local pick up and drop off
  • Tour guide in English language
  • Hotel accomodation incl. breakfast 
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks on the way
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance tickets for the sightseeings
  • Cost for food and beverages in each place is to be taken by each person individually
  • Additional serving in the hotel is to be charged additionally
  • Cost for sound and light show (if any)
What to bring
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal food and beverages, if you would need them for the travel
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes for the season
  • COVID-19 green certificate or PCR Test


Know before you go
  • We will spend between 2 or 3 hours on a car trip per day.
  • This trip is not ideal for people with travel sickness, and this trip is not suitable for people with leg problems.
  • Hotel booking will be received after trip confirmation.
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Meeting Point

Vasil Levski Square, Sofia, Bulgaria

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Standard
1 To 3 USD 419 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 419 / person