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One day tour to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi offered by supplier M21175 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 1 day(s) Group Size: 1 - 12 people Destination(s): Bulgaria   Specialty Categories: Sightseeing   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 55 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 123 Euro (EUR)

Tour Highlights:

Enjoy a one day tour of many highlights perfectly presented by our professional guides;
Take a walking tour around the medieval hill-fortress of Tsarevets – the capital of Bulgaria from 12th till 14th century;
Visit the astonishing Nativity of Jesus Church with an unique frescoes depicting 2000 biblical scenes and over 3500 images of saints;
See the scenic architectural reserve of Arbanassi, located on a plateau granting visitors with superb views of the Balkan Mountains and Veliko Tarnovo;
Discover the way of life of 16-19th century Bulgarian merchants and craftsmen;

Veliko Tyrnovo is a trap, which will teleport you back in time, to make you a spectator of the rise and fall of the mighty capital of the Second Bulgarian kingdom (12-14 century). By walking on the winding cobble streets, you will learn and feel how its proud population lived under the Turkish oppression, developing fabulous architectural masterpieces and established cohesive and powerful craftsmen’s guild. The legends and stories, the interesting history and picturesque location of Arbanassi and Veliko Tyrnovo had gained them numerous fanatical admirers in Bulgaria and abroad, making the region a top tourist attraction on the Balkans. Despite the long transfer time, our intensive itinerary makes every minute worth it. The tour includes the most important sights: Tsarevets architectural and museum reserve (medieval stronghold), Samovodskata charshia (lively craftmen’s street), Assens’ monument and the museum village of Arbanassi – famous for its 17th and 18th architecture and the unique Church of the Nativity of Christ, with well preserved murals depicting over 2000 Old and New Testiment scenes.

Pick up: 7:30 am from your accommodation in Sofia. The expected time of return in the Bulgarian capital is 19:00 pm.
Total transfer time: 6 hrs.
Best time: April-November.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price: 1 pers. - 123 Euro; 2 pers. - 75 Euro/pers.; 3 pers. - 65 Euro/pers.; 4-7 pers. - 60 Euro/pers.; 8-12 pers. - 55 Euro/pers.

Price includes:

English speaking guide throughout the tour.
Entrance fees (Tsarevets Fortress, Nativity Church, Konstantseliev's house-museum).
Transportation costs.

Price excludes:

Meals, drinks.
Personal expenses.

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