Explore the world famous BULGARIAN UFO - the Buzludzha monument.
This is a half-day tour to Buzludzha and Shipka. You get picked from Veliko Tarnovo and we head to Buzludzha monument, which is located in Stara Planina (less than a 100km away from Tarnovo).
At the Buzludzha monument, you won't be able to get inside, as it is forbidden by the government, but you will get to sneak peak inside and explore it from as close as possible. You get more than a 30 minutes rest time at the monument, which you can use freely. At the Shipka Monument, you'll be able to explore both the area and the monument itself freely, as it is open to the public. You’ll have around 20 minutes to walk around the monument, take in the stunning panoramic views, and feel the deep historical significance of this site.
In addition, you can add extra time to your tour, so you could visit more landmarks on the way.
We will give you the opportunity to learn the maximum about the monument and it's cultural spirit.
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
We start from Veliko Tarnovo
Gabrovo, Bulgaria
We will pass through Gabrovo.
Central Stara Planina, Kazanluk, Bulgaria
When, and before reaching the desired destination, our guide, that will accompany you, will show and tell you more about the history of the monument and more interesting stories about the surroundings. At the peak, where the monument is located, the weather is often cold and windy, so we advice you to be well dressed.
Stoletov Peak, Shipka, Bulgaria
We will pass by it and depending on the time you want to spend on Buzludzha, you might have enough time to visit Shipka monument as well.
The pick up from anywhere in Veliko Tarnovo and in the radius of 10km is free of charge.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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