Bucharest:Bulgarian DayTrip:Historical Ruse&Rock Monasteries
ID: GYG1462545-2232536
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the Basarbovo Monastery and Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches. Discover the ruins of the Cherven Fortress. Continue to Ruse- "Little Viena", also to discover a part of the Roman Empire inheritance.
Discover the Monastery of Saint Dimitrie Basarabovo, a Bulgarian Orthodox cave monastery near the city of Ruse. Admire its location, 35 meters above the Rusenski Lom River, and learn about its history, dating back to the 15th century.
Next, head to the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches, a complex of monolithic rock-hewn churches, chapels, and monasteries. Marvel at the well-preserved medieval frescoes and learn about the monks who inhabited the caves from the 1220s.
Continue to the stronghold of Cherven, one of the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary military, administrative, economic, and cultural centers between the 12th and 14th centuries. Explore the ruins of the fortress, located near the village of the same name.
Finish with a tour of Ruse, to discover why irt is called "Little Viena", but also to discover a part of the Roman Empire inheritance.
Highlights
- Discover the Basarbovo Monastery, a cave monastery near Ruse
- Admire the medieval frescoes at the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
- Explore the ruins of the Cherven Fortress, a former military center
- Learn about the history of the Second Bulgarian Empire and the Roman Empire
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Monastery of Saint Dimitrie Basarabovo is located approximately 35 meters above the Rusenski Lom River.
The Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches are noted for their well-preserved medieval frescoes.
The stronghold of Cherven was a primary center during the Second Bulgarian Empire.
Nicopolis ad Istrum was founded by Roman Emperor Trajan.
INCLUDED
- Visit to the Monastery of Saint Dimitrie Basarabovo
- Visit to the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
- Visit to the ruins of the stronghold of Cherven
- Visit of Ruse
- Tour guide
- Transportation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
