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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

4.9 (19 reviews) 10–11 hours Free cancellation
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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

About this activity

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria.

Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

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At a glance

Duration
10–11 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 7 people
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English
Operated by
Multi Travel Bulgaria

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Adults (11–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Transport with minivan or car
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Licensed English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Personal expenses
  • Not included: Entrance fee to Tsarevets fortress - 8 Euro

Itinerary

  1. Sofia

    3 hours

    Travel time from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

  2. Tsarevets

    one hour Admission not included

    The Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress with remains of the royal palace, more than 400 houses and 18 churches. Climb to the Baldwin's Tower and The Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of the Lord.

  3. Samovodska Charshiya Complex

    30 min

    The old market street of the town with craft and gift shops

  4. Veliko Tarnovo

    1 h 30 min

    Lunch time/free time

  5. Monument To The Assen Dynasty

    30 min

    The Asenevtsi monument was erected in memory of the four Bulgarian kings from the Asen dynasty who started an uprising against the Byzantine empire and proclaimed Bulgaria's independence.

  6. Arbanasi

    one hour

    The village was once home to rich traders and craftsmen. Nowadays it is architectural and museum complex where you can see houses that are typical representatives of the monumental architectural style that developed here over the last 3-4 centuries.

  7. Arbanasi

    3 hours

    Travel time from Arbanasi to Sofia

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Public parking space, the van will have sign "Multi Travel".

End point

  • Public parking space, the van will have sign "Multi Travel".

Pickup points

  • Hotel Latinka
  • Aparthotel Bon Bon
  • Gloria Palace Hotel
  • Hilton Sofia
  • Hotel Europe Sofia
  • Hotel Premier Sofia Airport
  • Arte Hotel
  • Hotel Teheran
  • Barocco Appart Hotel & Residence
  • Central Perk Apartments
  • Astoria Grand Hotel
  • TemGer M

and 168 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • To reach the highest part of the fortress travelers need to climb stairs

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 19 reviews
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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

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