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Discover Bulgaria: A Self-Drive Exploration of Its Best-Kept Secrets

11 days
Start and end in Sofia
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Start point
    София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia - Rila Monastery - Bansko

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery UNESCO site
    • Walk in Rila Mountain area
    • Explore old town of Bansko
    • Visit traditional architecture and museum houses in Bansko
    • Visit St. Trinity Church, Bansko
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Rila Mountain
    Pirin National Park
    St. Trinity Church, Bansko
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  3. Day 3

    Bansko

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Seat lift from Gotse Delchev hut to Bezbog hut and walk to Bezbog lake and Popovo lake
    • Drive to Melnik and explore Bulgaria's smallest town
    • Visit Rojen Monastery
    Landmarks
    Dobrinishte
    Bezbog hut
    Bezbog lake
    Popovo lake
    Melnik
    Rojen Monastery
  4. Day 4

    Bansko - Plovdiv

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Old Plovdiv Architecture reserve
    • Visit Ancient Theatre, Stadium and Forum ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kapana artistic neighbourhood and longest pedestrian street
    Landmarks
    Old Plovdiv Architecture reserve
    Ancient Theatre, Plovdiv
    Stadium, Plovdiv
    Forum, Plovdiv
    Kapana
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  5. Day 5

    Plovdiv - Kazanluk - Nesebur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit regional history museum of Kazanluk
    • Visit Kazanluk Thracian tomb (UNESCO site)
    • Visit Goliama Kosmatka Thracian tomb
    • Visit Museum of Rose
    Landmarks
    Kazanluk Thracian tomb
    Goliama Kosmatka Thracian tomb
    Museum of Rose, Kazanluk
    Kazanluk Regional History Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Nesebur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Old Nesebur medieval churches
    • Visit local museum in Old Nesebur
    • Relax on the beach
    Landmarks
    Old Nesebur
  7. Day 7

    Nesebur - Varna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit archaeology museum to see oldest gold treasure (4600-4200 BC from Varna Necropolis)
    • Explore Sea Garden
    • Visit Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Sea Garden, Varna
    Varna Cathedral
    Varna Archaeology Museum
    Varna Necropolis
  8. Day 8

    Varna - Veliko Turnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Petrified Stones (Pobiti Kamuni)
    • Visit Devnya Museum of Mosaics
    • Visit Madara Horseman UNESCO site
    • Explore Shumen
    • Visit remains of Pliska (former capital city)
    • Visit remains of Preslav (former capital city)
    • Visit Arbanassi museum village
    Landmarks
    Petrified Stones (Pobiti Kamuni)
    Devnya Museum of Mosaics
    Madara Horseman
    Pliska
    Preslav
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  9. Day 9

    Veliko Turnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private 2-h guided walking tour of Veliko Turnovo
    • Visit Tsarevets Citadel
    • Wine tasting in Veliko Turnovo
    • Walk Samovodska Charshia traditional crafts street
    • Explore Gurko Street
    • Visit Patriarch's complex and Baldwin tower

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Transfiguration Monastery
    • Visit Petropavlovski Monastery
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Citadel
    Samovodska Charshia
    Gurko Street
    Baldwin tower
    Transfiguration Monastery
    Petropavlovski Monastery
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  10. Day 10

    Veliko Turnovo - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private 3-h guided walking tour of Sofia

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Boyana Church (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Visit St. George Rotunda (4th century)
    • Visit Basilica of St. Sophia (6th century)
    • Visit Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral
    • Explore Parliament Square
    • Visit Sofia University
    • Visit National Theatre
    • Explore Old City Garden
    • Visit former Royal Palace
    • Visit Ancient Serdica ruins
    Landmarks
    Boyana Church
    St. George Rotunda
    Basilica of St. Sophia
    Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral
    Parliament Square
    Sofia University
    National Theatre
    Old City Garden
    Ancient Serdica
    Arena di Serdica
  11. Day 11

    Sofia

    End point
    София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Dear Beryl and Ronald, Thank you for choosing to visit Bulgaria and for sharing your wonderful feedback about your experience. We're truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted that our country left a positive impression on you. Your support and appreciation mean a lot to us! Warm regards, Sirma
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Europe Ltd.. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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