What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Sofia
3 hours
Travel time from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
2
Tsarevets
1 hour
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 minutes
The old market street of the town with craft and gift shops
4
Veliko Tarnovo
1 hour 30 minutes
Lunch time/free time
5
Asen's Monument
30 minutes
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
1 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
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