From Bucharest: Explore Bulgaria Full Day Trip

Bucharest, Romania

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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Take advantage of how close Bulgaria is from the city of Bucharest without worrying about finding your own way around on this full-day shared tour to Veliko Tarnovo. Cross the border and stop first at Basarbovo Monastery, a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery, before continuing to Veliko Tarnovo. There, you’ll take a tour of Tsarevets Fortress and enjoy free time walking the city streets. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.

Veliko Tarnovo day trip from Bucharest with a small-group tour
Tours of Basarabov Monastery and Tsarevets Fortress included
Headsets provided for guided tours of attractions
An easy start to the day with hotel pickup included

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup from central meeting points in Bucharest
Scenic drive to the Balkan Mountains
Visit to Veliko Tarnovo
Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
English-speaking driver (groups of maximum 19 people)
English-speaking driver and guide (groups larger than 20 people)
Multilingual audio guide via QR code

Lunch and other personal expenses
Entrance fee - Tsarevets

€15.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Volo Hotel
Bulevardul Schitu Măgureanu 6, 030167 București, Romania
Volo Hotel on Boulevard Schitu Magureanu no 6 in front of the hotel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Ateneul Roman (Pass By)

Ruse

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tsarevets

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Veliko Tarnovo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A current, valid passport is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of the day and traffic conditions
A minimum of 2 participants is required to organise the tour
Please make sure you owe all the necessary documents and permissions for crossing the border.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

based on 2 reviews

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Alex was a great tour...

Nicholas_D, Apr 2026

Alex was a great tour guide! The trip down to Bulgaria was broken up into a few stops along the way, which was a nice chance to get up and stretch. We stopped for lunch and had some great food in a small local restaurant. We recommend this side-trip from Bucharest to anyone that may want to visit Bulgaria with a guide.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Nicholas, Thank you for the kind review and the recommendation! We will pass your words on to Alex — he will be glad to hear that his guidance and the rhythm of the day worked well for you. The local restaurant lunch is one of our favourite moments on this trip too — we are happy you enjoyed it. Bulgaria is often overshadowed by Romania's bigger headlines, and it deserves more recognition than it gets. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the region. Warm regards, One Excellence Tours

Good for a day.

Maryam_K, May 2026

It is okay to have a little look at Bulgaria.Perhaps in one day it does not give tiempi to anything but if you can a little the atmosphere.

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Response from Host, May 2026

Estimada Maryam, ¡muchas gracias por su reseña! Tiene toda la razón — un solo día permite captar la esencia de Bulgaria pero no profundizar, y nos alegra que se haya llevado al menos esa primera impresión del ambiente y los lugares que visitamos. Si vuelve a la zona, la Transfăgărășan en verano o un tour de dos días por Sighișoara y Sibiu son excelentes para conocer Rumanía con más calma. Un cordial saludo,

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