Day Trips from Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

Explore the neighboring country, Bulgaria. Cross the border using the bridge over Danube river, which is only 60 km (40 miles) from Bucharest. Take advantage of a day trip to experience a culture with long history and widely different roots and traditions, in the City of Tsars, Veliko Tarnovo. From the Love Swing you’ll have a wide panoramic view with the medieval citadel, Tsarevets and its city built on top of the canyon created by the Yantra River. Veliko Tarnovo itself attracts many tourists with its unique architecture and magnificent views of the Yantra River. And of course, the food and local wines. You will have the opportunity to explore the town at your leisure and discover its fascinating history and culture. And the road itself is a journey to the center of Bulgaria through villages and agricultural lands, while learning about the history and culture of this people from the Balkans.