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From Veliko Tarnovo: Bacho Kiro Cave & Etar Crafts Village

By Expat Travel Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is P 15,578 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Visit Bacho Kiro Cave, Europe’s oldest modern human remains
  • Discover traditional crafts at the open-air Etar crafts village complex
  • Explore Dryanovo Monastery church and historical museum
  • Perfect blend of archaeology, culture, and nature
  • Experience authentic 19th-century village life at Etar
Activity location
    • Veliko Tarnovo
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Veliko Tarnovo
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

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From Veliko Tarnovo: Bacho Kiro Cave & Etar Crafts Village
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 15,577.51 x 1 AdultP 15,577.51

Total
Price is P 15,577.51

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour for up to 4 persons
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up from your hotel or any address in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport with a comfortable car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets for Bacho Kiro Cave and Etar Open-Air Museum Complex
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience a fascinating day tour through some of Bulgaria’s most important historical and cultural landmarks, combining archaeology, spirituality, and traditional heritage. The journey begins at Bacho Kiro Cave, a site of global significance where the oldest remains of modern humans in Europe were discovered. Walk through the impressive cave halls and learn about prehistoric life, early tools, and the scientific discoveries that changed our understanding of human history.

Continue to the peaceful Dryanovo Monastery, nestled in a scenic canyon. Visit the monastery church and the on-site museum, where you will explore exhibits dedicated to Bulgarian Revival history, religious art, and the dramatic events of the April Uprising.

Next, step back in time at the open-air ethnographic complex Etar, a living museum showcasing traditional Bulgarian crafts. Wander among restored workshops, water-powered mills, and authentic 19th-century houses while learning about woodcarving, pottery, weaving, and everyday rural life.

The tour concludes at the picturesque Sokolski Monastery, offering beautiful views, a tranquil atmosphere, and insight into Bulgaria’s monastic traditions. This tour blends ancient history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty into one memorable and enriching experience.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Veliko Tarnovo
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Veliko Tarnovo
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria