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Hike Bulgaria Love Swing, Veliko Tarnovo and Tarevet Fortress

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Overview

Explore the neighboring country, Bulgaria. Cross the border using the bridge over Danube river, which is only 60 km (40 miles) from Bucharest.

Take advantage of a day trip to experience a culture with long history and widely different roots and traditions, in the City of Tsars, Veliko Tarnovo. From the Love Swing you’ll have a wide panoramic view with the medieval citadel, Tsarevets and its city built on top of the canyon created by the Yantra River.

Veliko Tarnovo itself attracts many tourists with its unique architecture and magnificent views of the Yantra River. And of course, the food and local wines. You will have the opportunity to explore the town at your leisure and discover its fascinating history and culture.

And the road itself is a journey to the center of Bulgaria through villages and agricultural lands, while learning about the history and culture of this people from the Balkans.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Walking sticks for who wants to use
  • Lunch
  • Entry admission at Tsarevets Fortress 15.00 Leva (7.5 Euro)
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Start:Traveler pickup offered. End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

What To Expect

Tsarevets Fortress

The strongest Bulgarian fortification from the Middle Ages. Once home to royalty this ancient stronghold is now a striking tourist attraction standing proudly atop Tsaravets Hill.The guide will acompany you and explaine details from the past and present. Tho top hill church has uniq paintings in an remarkable Art Deko style.
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1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Veliko Tarnovo

It is the historical and cultural capital of Bulgaria. Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture.You will have the opportunity to explore the town at your leisure and discover its fascinating history and culture. The market street Samovodska is a real treasure, a tourist attraction where one can see renovated old houses, various traditional craft workshops, bakeries, pastry shops and the so-called Hadji Nikoli Inn built in 1858.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Arbanasi

Your adventure begins with a short and easy hike from the village of Arbanasi, a UNESCO-listed site, to the panoramic view called Love Swing, because of the swing rocker that swings over the edge of the cliff. And you can try it too.The guide will be with you for extra guidance and history lesson.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Bridge of Friendship (Pass By)

The Danube Bridge also known as the Friendship Bridge is a steel truss bridge over the Danube River connecting the Bulgarian bank to the south with the Romanian bank to the north. It is one of only two bridges connecting Romania and Bulgaria.Designed by Soviet engineers, the bridge is 2,223.52 m (7,295.0 ft) long and was, at the time, the only bridge over the Danube shared by Bulgaria and Romania (1954). The central part of the bridge (85 m) is mobile and can be lifted for oversized boats passage. The maintenance of the mobile part is Romania's responsibility and is periodically checked. The bridge was constructed in two and a half years with the aid of the Soviet Union.
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Ruse (Pass By)

Ruse is known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, which attracts many tourists. It is often called the Little Vienna.Ruse is the birthplace of the Nobel laureate in Literature Elias Canetti and the writer Michael Arlen.The Rousse TV Tower is built there on the remains of Leventtabia, a former Turkish fortification.A popular legend claims that the name Ruse comes from Finnish ruskea, or the name of a female founder of the city, whose name was Rusa, meaning "blonde hair". In the 13th and 14th centuries, during the time of the Second Bulgarian Empire, a fortified settlement called Rusi, first mentioned in 1380, emerged near the ruins of the earlier Roman town.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • After rain or snow, the hike to Love Swing it's becoming muddy. It's still doable, just might be unpleasant for the travellers.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hike Bulgaria Love Swing, Veliko Tarnovo and Tarevet Fortress?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hike Bulgaria Love Swing, Veliko Tarnovo and Tarevet Fortress?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Walking sticks for who wants to use.
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Entry admission at Tsarevets Fortress 15.00 Leva (7.5 Euro).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 5..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Hike Bulgaria Love Swing, Veliko Tarnovo and Tarevet Fortress is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hike Bulgaria Love Swing, Veliko Tarnovo and Tarevet Fortress will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Walking sticks for who wants to use
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entry admission at Tsarevets Fortress 15.00 Leva (7.5 Euro)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • After rain or snow, the hike to Love Swing it's becoming muddy. It's still doable, just might be unpleasant for the travellers.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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