10 Cultural Tours in Ruse Province That You Shouldn't Miss

This private day trip to Bulgaria is taking you to see the best of Bulgaria in one day. Tour the Unesco Ivanovo Rock Churches, the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets fortress from 12th century, Samovodene Artisans Street and Arbanassi Village.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria Tour takes you in just 11 days in two important countries of the Balkans. You will travel with a small group of maximum 6 people. Romania and Bulgaria, part of Eastern Europe, share many similarities but in the same time have their unique traits. During this tour you can discover two capitals, Bucharest and Sofia, two different languages, great historical regions such as Transylvania or Maramures, beautiful medieval cities such as Sibiu, Sighisora, Veliko Tarnovo or Plovdiv and many other famous tourist landmarks.

Inclusions: Airport pick-up in Bucharest, Romania and drop-off in Sofia, Bulgaria, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by modern car or van, Accommodation for 10 nights in 4-star hotels and B&Bs, Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver in Romania, English-speaking travel assistant/driver in Romania

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel extras (telephone, mini bar, etc), Other meals except for the breakfast and dinner on Day 5, Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites, Tips, Travel insurance, Personal expenses

Discover the beautiful Northern Bulgaria on our 12-hour private tour from Bucharest. This part of land is full of historical treasures, breath-taking scenery and filled with the hospitality of its inhabitants. We shall visit Veliko Tarnovo - the capital of Bulgaria during medieval times, Tsaravets Fortress, Arbanasi Village, Basarabov Monastery and Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: Licensed English tour guide, Transportation by private modern air-conditioned car/minibus with AC, Free Wi-Fi in vehicle (only for Romania territory), Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees: Basarbovo (3 Euro/pers), Ivanovo Rock Churches (5 Euro/pers), Tsavarets (6 Euro/pers), Lunch, Photography and video fees, Gratuities

Enjoy a full-day tour to Veliko Tarnovo -one of the highlights of Bulgaria. Experience a culture with widely different roots and traditions, and learn about Bulgaria's long history in the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo. Travel to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, explore the medieval Veliko Tarnovo ,visit the Tsaravets Fortress, a fortification from the Middle Ages and the historical quarter of Samovodskata Charshiya and then admire Nicopolis ad Istrum, a Roman and Early Byzantine town. In the evening you will be back in Bucharest.

Inclusions: Private tour, Entrance fee, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This astonishing one-day trip to Bulgaria will start in the morning. We will transport you through a stunning landscape into the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, where the adventure begins. This tour is truly one for the enthusiastic history buff, and anybody that appreciates beautiful buildings, stunning scenery, and the opportunity to discover a little more about Bulgaria.

Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

Visit the most elegant city in Bulgaria, Ruse. Due to its prosperity in the 19th century, the city acquired a pronounced central European look and was even titled a “Little Vienna”. You will start exploring Ruse from the Freedom Square, adorned with beautiful little park and fountains, the square still preserves the ambience of the old times. Bulgarian rich history and traditions will be revealed to you during the visit to Ruse Museum of History. It occupies a former local court building and has an exposition of around 140 000 items. Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista, overlooking the Danube, was once a mighty strategic Roman fort. Our guide will walk you through centuries of history to bring the place back to life. Lose track of time when visiting the oldest church of Ruse - Holy Trinity Church, constructed during the Ottoman rule and aiming to be as unobtrusive as possible, it goes below the ground level. The tour will end in a relaxing walk on the Danube Riverbank.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English speaking tour guide, Pick-up from your accommodation in Bucharest

Exclusions: Entrance tickets (cost approx. 6 Eur/person), Lunch expenses

This is a privete tour which will take you in to the beautiful nature of Balkans aria. We pickup you în the morning and drive to the border with Bulgaria. First stop will be at The Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo which are a group of monolithic churches and monasteries hewn out of solid rock and completely different from other monastery complexes in Bulgaria. Second stop will be at Orlova Chuka Cave which is the second longest cave in Bulgaria with a length of 13437 m, is home to 14 species of bats. The third stop will be at Krushuna Falls which are a series of Waterfalls. They are famous with their picturesque landscape and are formed by many travertines. There is a tourist path leading to the cave where the river springs. There are other two smaller waterfalls in the area. The last stop will be at The Devetashka cave which is known for its seven different-sized holes in the ceiling, through which sunlight penetrates and illuminates the central hall and part of its two fields.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, We offer flexibility around the pace and itinerary

Exclusions: Lunch

Visit seven countries on this Balkan tour, where you'll revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations. Explore the castles, churches, monasteries, mosques and the medieval towns, enjoy the breathtaking views over the Montenegreo coastline, Sava and Danube Rivers and Ohrid Lake, admire the wide range of different languages, ethnicities, and religions that co-exists in this part of Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 13 Nights Accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees as mentionned

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Health/Travel insurance, Other personal expenses

Choose Bulgaria for a visit of Ivanovo Churches (UNESCO heritage since 1979), to discover Veliko Tarnovo (the City of Tsars) and to explore the Village of Arbanassi.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, English speaking travel assistant

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance Fees

We leave Bucharest in the morning from our starting point and drive to bulgarian border, Ruse. We’ll cross the Danube River and in approximately 1,5 hours we arrive at Basarbovo Monastery. This is cave monastery, bulgarian-orthodox founded in the Second Bulgarian Empire. Our next stop is at the famous city Veliko Tarnovo, a place with a history more than 5000 years. The focus point of this experience is Tsaravets Palace. This place served as a royal residence for the bulgarian emperors between 1185 and 1393 and was built on the ruins of a byzantine city. After we finish visiting this marvelous place we’ll get lost among the old streets of the city and we’ll have our traditional lunch.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pick up/drop off, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance fees