Day Tour to Bacho Kiro Cave & Etar Crafts Village – Lunch Included

Enjoy a diverse and enriching private day tour from Veliko Tarnovo, designed for up to 4 travelers, combining prehistoric discoveries, spiritual heritage, and traditional Bulgarian crafts, with lunch included.

Begin at the impressive Bacho Kiro Cave, a site of global importance where some of the oldest remains of modern humans in Europe were discovered. Walk through its vast halls and learn about prehistoric life, early tools, and groundbreaking archaeological findings.

Continue to the peaceful Dryanovo Monastery, set in a scenic canyon. Visit the monastery church and museum, where exhibits расскажват stories of Bulgarian Revival history and the dramatic events of the April Uprising.

Next, step into Bulgaria’s traditional past at the Etar Ethnographic Complex, an open-air museum showcasing authentic 19th-century life. Explore working craft workshops, water-powered installations, and traditional houses while learning about woodcarving, pottery, and weaving.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch* in the area, surrounded by nature and traditional atmosphere.

The tour concludes at the picturesque Sokolski Monastery, known for its peaceful setting and beautiful views, offering insight into Bulgaria’s monastic traditions.

This private tour for up to 4 travelers offers a perfect combination of prehistoric heritage, monasteries, traditional crafts, and natural beauty, making it one of the most complete day trips from Veliko Tarnovo.