Medieval Bulgaria - Private Tour - Basarbovo, Arbanasi, Veliko
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- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunck
- Entry/Admission - Basarbovo Monastery - 2€ per adult - Cash only
- Entry/Admission - Tsarevets Fortress 5€ per adult - card
- Entry/Admission - Konstantsalieva House 5€ per adult - card
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport is required to cross the border into Bulgaria.
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Itinerary
St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery
It was established by Hesychast monks during the period of the second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396). The monastery got its name from St. Dimitrii Basarbovski, a hermit that spent his entire life at these rocks. The legend says that after Basarbovski died, his body was brought to Bucharest, and as soon as his remains got there, people stopped dying from the plague. He got canonised, and his relics can still be found in the Metropolitan Church in Bucharest today.
Arbanasi
It is known for the rich history and large number of historical monuments, such as 17th- and 18th-century churches and examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, which have turned it into a popular tourist destination.
Konstantsalieva House
The Konstantsalieva house, on one of the main roads through the village, originally built in the 17th century, has been beautifully restored in National Revival style. It reflects not only the wealth of the owners but also the attention to detail and the quality craftsmanship of that time. In a style typical for Arbanassi, the two storey house is set in a large yard surrounded by a high stone wall.
Tsarevets
Tsarevets is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. Tsarevets it served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark between 1185 and 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and it is also a popular tourist attraction.
Veliko Tarnovo
Often referred as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the town is situated on three hills, Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora, rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra.
Samovodska Charshiya Complex
Street with souvenirs and handicrafts
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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Things to know
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide in English
- Lunck
- Entry/Admission - Basarbovo Monastery - 2€ per adult - Cash only
- Entry/Admission - Tsarevets Fortress 5€ per adult - card
- Entry/Admission - Konstantsalieva House 5€ per adult - card
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport is required to cross the border into Bulgaria.