Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
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Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
By Gray Line Romania
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Explore Bulgaria hassle-free from Bucharest on this full-day tour with a guide. Travel directly from your central Bucharest hotel to Veliko Tarnovo in an air-conditioned car or minibus. Explore St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, Tsaravets Fortress, and Arbanasi Village with included entry tickets. Enjoy hotel drop-off in Bucharest at the end of the day.
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Ages 4-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 12h
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English
Highlights
- Learn about Bulgaria from a guide
- Travel comfortably by air-conditioned car or minibus
- Depart from your central Bucharest hotel in the morning and return after the tour
- Admire the beautiful Basarabov Monastery and Tsaravets Fortress
- Professional tour guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up from selected central hotels in Bucharest
What's not included- Entrance tickets for: Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Fortress (approx 5 euro/ person)
- Optional Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Tsarevets
- Begin your full-day trip to Bulgaria with a departure from select hotels in Bucharest in the morning. Travel by air-conditioned car or minibus to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Explore the medieval settlement of Veliko Tarnovo with your guide. Here you can observe the Tsaravets Fortress, a fortification from the Middle Ages. Continue on and visit the St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, which is carved into a cliff and still inhabited. Go to Arbanasi Village and admire the medieval architecture. At the conclusion of your day trip, travel back to Bucharest in your vehicle and arrive at you Bucharest hotel.
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Pick-up and drop-off are available from select central locations in Bucharest downtown. Be ready at the designated location 5 minutes in advance. Time updates may be sent a day prior, so check messages after 7:00 PM.
- Other:
- Hello Hotels Bucharest, Calea Griviței 143, București 010708, Romania Pick-up time: 7:20 AM
- Romana Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Piata Romana, Bucharest, Romania Pick-up time: 7:25 AM
- Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest, Strada Episcopiei 1-3, București 010292, Romania Pick-up time: 7:30 AM
- Novotel Bucharest City Centre, Calea Victoriei 37B, București 030167, Romania Pick-up time: 7:35 AM
- University Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 9-5, București 030167, Romania Pick-up time: 7:40 AM
- Unirii Square - Gray Line Meeting Point, Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir 2, București 030167, Romania Pick-up time: 7:50 AM
- JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Calea 13 Septembrie 90, București 050726, Romania Pick-up time: 8:00 AM
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7745P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. If this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
- Please, make sure you owe all the necessary documents and permissions for crossing the border.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of the day and traffic conditions
- Children under 4 years-old cannot join shared tours. Please contact us for a private tour offer
- Please note that if pick-up is not available from your accommodation you may be asked to go to a convenient meeting point
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- How much is Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest?
- Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest price starts from ₱4,735.35. Discover and book Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest on Tripadvisor
- What is the Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest cancellation policy?
- Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest?
- Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest is hosted by Gray Line Romania. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Gray Line Romania on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Full Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7745P7
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byUniversity's SquarePiaka UniriiPalace of Parliament
- 1St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo MonasteryStop: 40 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2TsarevetsStop: 3 hours - Admission excludedSee detailsPass byArbanasi
- You'll return to the starting point
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jamescI8773LX
00Excellent way to experience Romania
An excellent tour of Romania and it was easily the highlight of our weekend stay in Bucharest. I would regard it is…
LeeIngram1976
00Prefect guide and trip
Absolutely amazing. Best trip we have done. Guide was absolutely amazing and made a excellent trip superb. Highl…
Explore66254197022
00Fantastic day out with superb tour guide
Gabriel was a super tour guide really knowledgeable and thorough. All the locations were well covered and I would h…
Georgia M
00Well worth it.
Great tour and would highly recommend! Our tour guide Alexia was fantastic, and very knowledgeable. The only thing …
lovingtravel189
00Amazing scenery and guide
Alexia was an amazing guide and I think the driver should be the best even next year! Thank you so much for the bea…
Nomad21594147505
00Perfect
Good experience, excellent guide and beautiful places to discover. Looking forward to have another tour with you gu…
Q420JPkeithm
00Great trip and tour
Fantastic tour, Gabriel our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the history an…
Roam304091
00Great day!
We really enjoyed the trip, especially Pele Castle. Our guide Alexia was lovely and really informative. The trip w…
BT3rd
00Modern spa
Although a little crowded at the main spa the place is large enough to find quiet areas to lose yourself.
Kristen E
00Nice day trip and a great host!
We had a great tour! Very comfy vehicle and a very nice host, Christy, who spoke very good english. He told us of r…
js0nf
00Great experience!
We love it, the pickup was very easy and our guide was the nicest person he knows a lot about Bucarest and the salt…
Excursion05678294872
00Amazing place to visit
Amazing place to visit and to stay for the all day. Many different saunas , hot baths. Drink's bars into the pool. …
668_aris_
00Very nice tour
Very nice Tour, hopefully Both castles were open although the day was a little bit rainy sadly but the tour was phe…
yriv2021
00Go with them
It was a good guide, I enjoyed everything even in the wait line. Our host was the best I had in bucharest. Belgiu…
Nathan7331
00Must see if you're in Romania
We had a very nice tour guide who spoke English very well and was friendly, really nice guy. .The Salt Mine itself …
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Lyle M
Spokane, WA2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Visit to Veliko Turnovo was the best part. Activities there were all very nice. Boarder crossing was easy.
Written 2 March 2023
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Sarah
13 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Cristi was great! He knew a lot of information about both Romania and Bulgaria. He took us to a phenomenal restaurant with a great view. Overall the tour was superb!
Written 16 January 2023
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Nancy S
14 contributions
Jan 2023
Eugene was a fantastic guide. He shared many facts and interesting information along the trip. This trip exceded my expectations!
Written 5 January 2023
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Robert P
Cyprus279 contributions
Dec 2022
We had a wonderful day trip to Ruse. Our guide was Christie and he was a great host, full of interesting information, very helpful and an outgoing personality. Ruse was a lovely little City with the Old Town a real Gem. The eight hour day just flew by.
Written 16 December 2022
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Karen C
3 contributions
Oct 2022
We loved our tour guide Christi ( I hope I spelled his name correctly). He took us to a wonderful restaurant and helped us with ordering specialty dishes common to this area in Bulgaria. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He answered our questions and was a safe driver. The van/bus was comfortable and he made stops for the passengers to have breaks from the long drive. I highly recommend this trip and this tour guide!!
Written 29 October 2022
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DeeZee TravelZ
Tel Aviv, Israel91 contributions
Oct 2022
It was a very nice tour with an excellent guide, Elena, who was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The tour started and ended on time and included just enough free time to explore sites. The vehicle was comfortable for our medium sized group and there were no surprises, i.e. we were well-prepared crossing the Romania-Bulgaria border twice. It was an excellent experience and I highly recommend the tour, company, and guide.
Written 22 October 2022
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Leah
Bucharest, Romania2 contributions
Oct 2022
Our guide was very informed and engaging with regard to the sites we visited and questions the group had. The guide and driver both were also very professional and accommodating. A lovely (if very long) day visiting some beautiful places in Bulgaria!
Written 10 October 2022
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6gc2016
Wharton, NJ2 contributions
Jul 2022
Our first time in the region. The guide was on time, the van/bus was comfortable. They made stops for restrooms. Make sure to bring local currency to pay for the entrances, lunch and to purchase little gifts, not all stores accept credit card. The guide, Rodika, was very informative. The monastery was interesting, and the fortress was impressive. We had a great time.
Written 31 July 2022
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Adnannz N
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
The driver left without me though i waited as agreed. I phoned at the pickup time and I was told to wait. The driver claims she phoned but no calls on my phone. She blamed me for her mistake. Maybe its for the best, i didnt go.
Written 29 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Shelley
Amarillo, TX2 contributions
Fun and informative trip narrated by Rodica. George was our safe driver in a minivan/bus that was comfortable with A/C.
Written 19 July 2022
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Ria A
2 contributions
I'm not Romanian citizen, currently working with business visa. Will I be allowed to cross the border?
Marcos R
Ribeirao Preto, SP
My hotel is not in the list for selected hotels for picking up.
Could you guys pick me at my hotel?
Tobbie C
11 contributions
If the tour starts at 8.30am, what time will we be back to Bucharest on a Friday?
teebee1984
Cardiff, United Kingdom74 contributions
We got back at 9.30 pm. As others have said, it depends on the border crossing.
I have health issue and a coach with the toilet is what I prefer. Do you have a day tour from Bucharest to Bulgaria?
Mark B
Cedar Rapids, IA25 contributions
The coach we took did not have a toilet. We did stop about an hour into the journey and there are toilets at all of the sites.
Deanne C
Washington DC, DC25 contributions
We will be staying at the Le Boutique Hotel Moxa. Does the tour pick up from this hotel?
Mark B
Cedar Rapids, IA25 contributions
My pickup point was near Hotel Minerva. There are a handful of spots scattered throughout the city. Mr. Tripp was very good at telling us exactly where and when to be ready for pickup.
What hotels would you pick up from? Trying to schedule for next week.
bjarturj
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands22 contributions
Hi we where staying in the Hotel Capitol it was a very nice hotel and close to the old town easy for pick op for the day trip the staff was very helpful. 😁
Hello, I would like to take this tour with a friend, but he can't go inside the monastery, would this be a problem? And if not, is the price will be lower without the monastery tickets ?
Norma S
Springfield, VA24 contributions
The trip with mr. Tripp did not include the entrance fees to the monastery or the fortress. The guide collects the equivalent of 5 euros per person in Bulgarian currency to cover the fees to enter these two places. I’m sure the guide will accommodate this as this is one of the reasons they pay it separately. There is a place to wait outside the immediate entrance to the monastery and wait for the group.
Chinwl
Singapore, Singapore83 contributions
Can I check with you, do I need to change some Bulgarian currencies in advance or I can pay with Euro for the food and admission tickets? Do the restaurant and admission office of the monastery etc. accept contactless payment by credit or debit cards? Thank you.
Dr Eric C
Orange35 contributions
We changed money at the border, based on advice from the guide as to how much we would need.
Neha887
Bengaluru, India57 contributions
Hello, I'm travelling from India and would like to take this trip on a weekend. The VISA I have is valid for Romania. Can I take this trip?
Naomi B
Wellandport, Canada14 contributions
We are from Canada, and didn’t need a visa to enter Bulgaria, which is a member of the European Union, although we were advised to carry our passports with us. You should check with your travel agent about visa requirements. I think the tour company in Bucharest that runs the day trips to Bulgaria should also be able to tell you if you’ll need a visa to visit Bulgaria. I wish you good luck, as this trip was well worth the time and money spent.
Sneha Hegde
Montpellier, France17 contributions
I wanted to book this trip, but it is showing that we must select atleast one adult.
Is it necessary that if we are below 25 we must be accompanied by adults?
Can someone help me regarding this?
Mark B
Cedar Rapids, IA25 contributions
I would contact Mr. Tripp they are the tour company.
