Excursion Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
(Wednesday)
06:00 Departure from Sunny Beach
10:15 Sightseeing of the Kalifarevsky monastery "The Nativity of the Mother of Christ"- 1842. "Saint Mother of Christ" church is impressive with its wood carved iconostasis and icons- carved by the Tryavna wood-carvers
11:30 Trip to the village of 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): an architectural museum reserve, one of the most visited tourist sites in Bulgaria. Everything in the museum is authentic and is captured in the unique architecture of the Arbanassi’s houses, the old streets, fountains, the exciting mural paintings, icons and iconostasis and in the striking churches and monasteries. The "Konstancalieva Residence", with its monumental 17th century architectural design, the "Kokonska" faucet, the "Saint Mother of Christ" Arbanasi monastery, where the wondrous icon of the "Bogorodica Trojerucica", the "Birth of Christ" church are all exceptional sites, which you will visit on this trip.
13:30 Lunch in the old capital Veliko Tarnovo
14:30 Sightseeing of the historical architectural museum reserve "Tsarevets"- the citadel of this town from the Middle Ages, where kings belonging to numerous dynasties have ruled. Remnants of the palaces and monastery complexes, churches, administrative and private buildings, fortress walls and battle towers will all reveal the rich history of the Old Bulgarian capital. The walking tour in the old part of the town passes through the old original "Samodovska market" with small, hand crafter workshops, stores and typical houses in addition to the impressive traditions of this city- a symbol of the Old Bulgarian country, where history is at every turn.
18:00 Departure for Sunny Beach
22:00 Arrival in St. Vlas
Adult price 56.-Euro
Child price 41.-Euro
Small group tour:
10% discount is available for groups of 8 or more
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