The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Description
Journey through time on a captivating day trip to Bulgaria! Our first stop is unique – the St. Dimitrie Basarbovo Monastery. Carved directly into a towering cliff, this active monastery offers a glimpse into Bulgaria's unique religious heritage. Veliko Tarnovo, the crown jewel of Bulgaria's past. Ascend the mighty Tsarevets Fortress, once a royal palace, and marvel at the breathtaking views that unfold before you. Explore the city's charming streets and lose yourself in its impressive architecture. After a delicious lunch, we'll venture to Arbanasi Village, a hidden gem nestled amidst rolling hills. Admire the village's centuries-old architecture and capture stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains. Throughout your adventure, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide will unveil the fascinating stories and historical significance of each location. Choose between privately or self-guided option. The latter covers also Ruse as a destination.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Crossing the Danube river is the actual border between Bulgaria and Romania
One of the greatest monasteries in Bulgaria to witness. Magnificent paint works and design.
A wonderful Bulgarian city and the capital of Bulgaria in the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
The symbol of Bulgaria. A must to see while in Veliko Tarnovo
Village, a hidden gem nestled amidst rolling hills. Admire the village's centuries-old architecture and capture stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains.
Passing by on the privately-guided option. Covered in the self-guided tour option.
Our starting and end point
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
!!! Please note that the departure for the Privately-guided small group tour option is from all central hotels in Bucharest in 2026 is at 07:30 am from Ateneul Roman from entrance where the parking is !!! Failure to be on time will be regarded as no-show and you will have the option to take it another day (depending on the availability). !!! Please contact us on our emergency line should you require any help or clarification about the starting time !!! If the self-guided option is booked, there is no pick up as you travel by your type of transport. Border delays could always be expected and we can advise about them but have no control over. Please note that some pick up areas are not available for entry and we pick up from the closest one to your hotel. Also, very often the starting time is earlier because of expected border delays. Please, note that the privately-guided option should return you to Bucharest. !!! Please note that if you do not provide a working mobile number in your name at least 1 day in advance the trip is to be rescheduled for the next days !!! Please, note that the capacity is up to 20 people and the number of people can vary depending on the number of adults and children.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is independent and runs in any weather conditions
- Children under 4 cannot attend the tour. If you have please ask first.
Reviews(13)
This tour is misleading and outright false. It’s called “The Ultimate Day Trip to Bulgaria FROM BUCHAREST” — but it actually starts in Bulgaria. I booked it based on the title alone, assuming it leaves from Bucharest. Turns out the meeting point is in Ruse, Bulgaria. Sure, I should’ve checked, but the title clearly says it starts in Bucharest. When I contacted Viator and the tour provider asking for a transfer (which I was willing to pay for) or a refund, they basically said tough luck. Nothing they could do. An expensive mistake.
Hello, thanks for your review. It's misleading what you wrote because the information before booking is very clear and you booked the self-guided tour option which means you need to reach the starting point yourself. We never had any information you were willing to pay for transportation or change the tour option. The privately-guided option is what you needed and you could have easily booked that or amended with the support. Best regards, Hristo
I can't help but praise the excellent service I was given!! Histro was of a phenomenal efficiency!! Thanks again for the great experience I had with you!
Wonderful day trip from Bucharest to have a great glimpse of Bulgaria. Very delighted and so easy with the self-guided tour option.
A totally different perspective and a great tiur we took from Bucharest. We booked the self guided tour option. Very cheap and flexible.
From Bucharest I went with you for a day to Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. Narcissus is a born tour guide who took us under his wing with great pleasure and dedication. His tour of the Citadel of Veliko Tarnovo was enriching. He also gave me very useful information about what to do during the rest of my stay in Romania. Cherish this man and what he radiates, he gives an extra dimension to an already special day. Would love to do the day again.
Great day tour in Bulgaria. We got the flexibility of the self-guided tour and really enjoyed it with the business partners.
Never thought this kind of scammer still exist in 2024 but obviously only on Viator. The low cost option what’s so called self-guided tour which costs 77USD is merely a two page pdf with historical information from Wikipedia (if this is a business why wouldn’t people do other things for a living), and they refuse to answer any of your questions about transportation before you can cancel for free, and tell you everything is fine until the night before your trip. Then when you wanna cancel they play the victim saying everything was on the page and you are the one to blame, and even if you wanna upgrade to their expensive option of 300Euro they still can’t arrange it, all they want is to keep the money, and the worst part is that it was too late for you to arrange anything else. I would say this is the worst impression they can leave on tourist who merely want a glimpse of Bulgaria on behalf of their country.
Hello dear customer. We read your review with interest and anger because of several facts: 1. You booked a self-guided trip starting from Ruse as clearly stated in your voucher and in your booking. You wanted a pick up from Bucharest which is part of the privately-guided trip option which is several times more expensive.; 2. One day prior to any trip we send all info to all customers which was done for you too; 3. Our support took more than 30 minutes total on the phone with you, very supportive; 4. In the end you had to pay for the privately-guided option which you did not do. We still cannot believe and understand how come somebody would book a self-guided tour, ask for it to be privately-guided without paying more for it. Absolutely far from the truth is what you write because on the spots you have the local guiding and it's just not the pdf as you wrote. We are very sorry to read your review because it's very misleading and representation of trying to do something which is 4-5 times more expensive on the price of the cheapest option. All the best
Went to Bucharest on a one week business trip. There I had visitors and lots of meetings. In one of the days I decided to take all my partners on a one day trip to Bulgaria to show them. I did not have the car to fit everybody so I booked this trip. It turned out to be a real gem. Everybody and myself too enjoyed it greatly! Wonderful guides, nice timed route, lots of attractions. It took about 10 hours but it was fantastic and my business partners signed the contracts I went for there. Amazing!
An amazing day trip to Bulgaria. Just note it says private when you buy it but private here does mean other people who can fit in the van as well (we had 4 others with us on the trip but they were all very pleasant). The tour guide was amazing, lunch was wonderful, and the sights were stunning. Highly recommend.
Excellent choice for a day tour. Our guide Nico very intelectual and it was great to share experiences with him
Hello Diana, We are happy that you enjoyed it. We always go the extra mile for all our customers and we are passionate about our tours. The day trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest is a great choice to experience Bulgaria in a day. We welcome you back anytime you come around. All the best, Hristo
