Bucharest · BULGARIA DAY TRIPS
12 reviewed
The Danube is an hour and a half south, and Bulgaria starts on the other side of the bridge at Giurgiu. Below are the day trips over, mostly to Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo, with border and passport notes, what the tsars’ fortress actually involves on foot, and prices.
A 12-hour Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo day trip with Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanasi photo stops, and a church or cliff monastery stop in Bulgaria.
“Our guide Helen was wonderful and we would highly recommend her.”
Small-group 12-hour trip from Bucharest to Ivanovo UNESCO churches, Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets, artisan workshops, and Arbanassi village.
“The trip was amazing and the guide Coco did such a great job! Definitely will recommend !”
Full day Bulgaria trip from Bucharest to Tsarevets, Arbanasi, and Ruse with pickup, English guide, and planned stops.
“The landmarks are well defined. Guides are professional and give advices. It's intéresting and they joke a lot”
Day trip from Bucharest to Bulgaria: St. Dimitrie Basarabov Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo, and Arbanasi, guided, about 12 hours.
“Id like to really appreciate the company for running rhe trip on Christmas eve despite us being only two. Thank you Gabriel for making our trip smooth and informative. Highly recommend”
A 12-hour day trip from Bucharest into Bulgaria to see Ivanovo’s rock churches, Tsarevets fortress, and Arbanasi, with guide-led history.
“Pick up was to b 7am Thursday. I was told by the tour operator that I called that they did not have a people to run the trip and it was cancelled = at 3pm on Wednesday!”
Private Bulgaria tour from Bucharest to Basarbovo Monastery, Arbanasi, Tsarevets and Veliko Tarnovo, with English guide and transport.
“I love the place of Basarbovo & Veliko for the tour, but the tour guide Bogdan is just ok, not professional to provide sufficient historical background & knowledge, kept talking on his private phone call, I was very disappointed about him.”
Small-group day trip from Bucharest to Northern Bulgaria with Ivanovo churches and Veliko Tarnovo, about 12 hours.
“Fun day trip from Bucharest to see a new country! Stopped at a monastery, fortress, and medieval town before heading back. Our guide, Serban, was very accommodating, fun, and gave great information throughout the day! Would highly recommend :)”
Private day trip from Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets, Arbanasi, and craft markets, with pickup, car comfort, and key history sights.
“The guide, Octavian was very good. Warm, funny and patient. Also very informative. Great guy. I had a good time!”
Private Bulgaria day trip from Bucharest: Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanassi church murals, Danube crossing, pickup included.
“I booked this tour wishing to see more of the neighbors this beautiful country has, as suggested by my travel agent and I loved every minute of it! Florin is a great tour guide, we made jokes and he offered me some home-made pie his wife made the previous evening! He is very professional and knows a lot about everything. I am not a history lover, but the passionate way he explains everything, made me understand and remember everything! The staff at the company contacted me at the hotel and they explained to me everything step by step, they were very kind to help me with some restaurant suggestions while…”
A fast, guided Bulgaria day trip from Bucharest with a Danube border crossing, Basarbovo Monastery, Arbanasi, and Veliko Tarnovo.
“Daniel was very informative, friendly and cooperative.Would definitely recommend a tour with him.”
Private 12-hour daytrip from Bucharest to Tsarevets, Shipka and Buzludzha, with snacks, drinks, tickets and a tailored private ride.
“If you're a fan of beautiful nature, abandoned buildings and good food thank this tour is a perfect choice.”
Private Bulgaria day trip from Bucharest for caves, waterfalls, hiking, and UNESCO rock churches with an English guide.
“This is a nice tour if you;like outdoor scenery. The waterfall was beautiful and the caves were very nice. To be fair they are not ‘epic’ but very beautiful. You get to see some of the Bulgaria country side which is nice. Our tour guide Roxana was fantastic. Great personality and worked hard to add information about both Romania and Bulgaria to the tour and experience I definitely recommend this tour. .”
