🏨 Full-Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo Reserve of Bozhentsi and Etar from Sofia Activity

Full-Day Tour to Veliko Tarnovo Reserve of Bozhentsi and Etar from Sofia

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From $144.18

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

This one-day tour will take you on a journey to the heart of the Bulgarian countryside to visit one of the most significant monuments of culture.

The medieval fortress Tsarevets, situated on the homonymous peak, is surrounded on three sides by the river Yantra. In fact, the fortress was built more than 5,000 years ago, which is proven by archaeological excavations.

The village of Bozhentsi is one of the most beautiful architectural reserves in Bulgaria. It is located 15 kilometers east of Gabrovo and impresses with its well-preserved houses and public buildings.

Architectural and Ethnographic Complex Etar is an open-air museum, established in 1964. Its purpose is to present the architecture and the style of life in Gabrovo and the region during the second half of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 3 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 65
SENIOR: Age: 66 - 89

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Veliko Tarnovo

Discover the medieval fortress Tsarevets - The upsurge of Veliko Tarnovo is related to the period of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185 – 1393). In 1185, the town was declared the capital of the restored Bulgarian State by the brothers Asen and Petar, who declared the end of the Byzantine dominion, which continued for 167 years. After its selection to be a capital, the town developed fast, as within the period 12th – 14th century it was the most unconquerable Bulgarian fortress, as well as the cultural and intellectual center of Bulgaria.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bozhentsi

Architectural Reserve Bozhentsi - The village was proclaimed an architectural and historical reserve in 1964 and is part of UNESCO’s cultural monuments. The National Revival architecture has been preserved in the village and due to this, it is forbidden any construction of buildings that do not fit the village’s style.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Open Air Ethnographic Museum ETAR

Architectural and Ethnographic Complex Etar - You will discover the only collection in Bulgaria of technical installations driven by water–filling mills, water mills, grindstones, etc., which is situated there. 16 houses can be seen on the crafts bazaar (the central commercial street) in the Etar, which are exact copies of buildings existing in the past in Gabrovo and the region. On the crafts street, the visitors can watch in real-time the work of the craftsmen. Multiple crafts are presented there – bell-making (manufacturing of wrought bells for animals), pottery-making, sugar-making (manufacturing of sugar articles), furriery, manufacturing of copper vessels, etc.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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