Bulgarian strongholds– Veliko Turnovo and Arbanassi, 1-Day Excursion |
Early morning departure; panoramic trip across the Balkan Mountains to Veliko Tarnovo – the mediaeval capital of Bulgaria; visit to Samovodene Market Street – an opportunity to see the craftsmen at work; lunch; a visit of the historical Tsarevets Hill – a walk around the mediaeval fortress walls and palaces, witnesses of the old Bulgarian capital’s glory; late afternoon visit to Arbanasi Architectural Reserve; a walk through the village and visit to Konstantsaliev’s House – dating back to 17th century, a present-day ethnographic museum, and “Holy Mother of God” Monastery, founded during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, treasuring the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, late evening return. |