Bulgaria, Romania · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Photography Tour of Bucharest, Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo

1 Day Round trip from Bucharest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Shoot beautiful images of Arbanasi's houses that look like miniature citadels
02 Explore Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire
03 Visit the rock-hewn Ivanovo Monastery with chapels and cells carved into stone
04 Discover a historical and architectural reserve just across the Romanian border

Sign up for this tour to explore Bulgaria's Ivanovo Monastery near the Bulgarian border, discover Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire from the 12th to the 14th centuries, and then head to Arbanasi village to see its open-air museum setting and shoot beautiful images, as every house looks like a miniature citadel.

The moment you step into the village, you will not be able to put your camera down, because every house is like a miniature citadel, each with a unique stone structure, thick walls, and wooden window frames.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bucharest, Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo

Languages English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bucharest, Ivanovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Village

Meet your tour guide upon arrival and start your guided tour with visits to the following popular attractions:
- Bulgaria Day Trip - Ivanovo Monastery
  A stone monastery like none other you have ever seen, the Ivanovo Monastery is a must-visit stop just a few steps past the Bulgarian border. This place is unique for its series of stone-carved chapels and cells located 30 meters above the ground. And that is not all. The churches' interiors once bore painted frescoes, but only a few of their murals have survived today.
- Bulgaria Day Trip - Veliko Tarnovo
  Another touristic attraction in Bulgaria is Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Bulgarian Empire between 1185 and 1393. Your tour guide will make sure you get to see UNESCO World Heritage sites and enjoy some relaxation, adventure, and traditional Bulgarian food - everything you need for a memorable experience. Walking along the narrow streets and admiring the rows of houses perched one above the other, you will feel like you belong in this charming city, with its rich culture and unique look.
- Bulgaria Day Trip - Arbanasi Village
  The guide does not know how many open-air museums you have seen, but a trip to Arbanasi Village in Bulgaria, just past the Romanian border, will make you fall in love with its remarkable architecture even if you do not have a professional eye. The moment you step into the village, you will not be able to put your camera down, because every house is like a miniature citadel, each with a unique stone structure, thick walls, and wooden window frames. The entire village has been declared a historical and architectural reserve, and it has made the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Where this trip takes you

Ivanovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo narrow streets, Arbanasi Village stone houses

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Bucharest 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary, even after the start of the tour
A private, licensed English-speaking Bucharest tour guide/driver is available throughout the tour
Private transportation in an air-conditioned car
Complimentary wireless Internet access in the car so that you can stay in touch with your loved ones even while travelling
All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking, and road tolls
All taxes

What's Not Included

Meals or beverages, other than the included ones
Entrance fees as per the itinerary, with guided visits. If you wish to add any sight on the go, the guide will always be available with information during the visit.
Photo fees (some sights require payment to allow you to take pictures - they are mostly inexpensive, around 2 or 3 euro per sight)

Know before you go

Bulgaria Day Trip: If you like medieval towns and want to take a trip from Romania while also visiting a little bit of Bulgaria, you can kill two birds with one stone by opting for a one-day tour of Bulgaria with a personal guide, comprising 3 of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Bulgaria.

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