Day trip to Buzludzha Monument and Shipka from Veliko Tarnovo

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About this activity

Explore the world famous BULGARIAN UFO - the Buzludzha monument.

This is a half-day tour to Buzludzha and Shipka. You get picked from Veliko Tarnovo and we head to Buzludzha monument, which is located in Stara Planina (less than a 100km away from Tarnovo).

At the Buzludzha monument, you won't be able to get inside, as it is forbidden by the government, but you will get to sneak peak inside and explore it from as close as possible. You get more than a 30 minutes rest time at the monument, which you can use freely.

At the Shipka Monument, you'll be able to explore both the area and the monument itself freely, as it is open to the public. You’ll have around 20 minutes to walk around the monument, take in the stunning panoramic views, and feel the deep historical significance of this site.

In addition, you can add extra time to your tour, so you could visit more landmarks on the way.

We will give you the opportunity to learn the maximum about the monument and it's cultural spirit.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: HillView Veliko Tarnovo

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Info sheets with summaries and interesting facts about the main attractions along the route.
Included: Fuel
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Veliko Tarnovo

Passing by

We start from Veliko Tarnovo
Gabrovo

Passing by

We will pass through Gabrovo.
Buzludzha Monument

40 min

When, and before reaching the desired destination, our guide, that will accompany you, will show and tell you more about the history of the monument and more interesting stories about the surroundings.

At the peak, where the monument is located, the weather is often cold and windy, so we advice you to be well dressed.
Shipka Monument

30 min Admission not included

We will pass by it and depending on the time you want to spend on Buzludzha, you might have enough time to visit Shipka monument as well.