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7 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Museum of Socialist Art
- Vitosha Mountain
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- Regional Archaeological Museum Plovdiv
Hotel

Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
- St Peter and Paul Church
Hotel

Day 4: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Dohodno Zdanie
- National Transport Museum
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Roman Baths
- Retro Museum
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$12–23
Activities
- Burgas State Opera
- Natural History Museum
Hotel

Day 7: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Yamboltrain
1h 13m
$5–9
Activities
- St. George Church
- Tundzha River Embankment Walk
Hotel

8 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Aquarium Varna
- Aladzha Monastery
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sofia
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofiatransfer
- Fly from Varna to Sofiaplane
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofiatransfer
- Take the bus from Varna to Sofiabus
2h 35m
$187–321
Activities
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
Hotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gurko Street
- St Peter and Paul Church
Hotel

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Leventabent
- Ruse Art Gallery
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Burgasbus
5h 51m
$29–55
Activities
- Flora Expo Center
- Ethnographic Museum
Hotel

Day 7: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Yamboltrain
1h 13m
$5–9
Activities
- Shopping on Alexander Stamboliyski Street
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 29m
$2–6
Activities
- Sliven Art Gallery
- Chairlift to Karandila
Hotel

9 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Activities
- Roman Stadium
- Alyosha Monument
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofiabus
1h 40m
$9–18
Activities
- Sofia Synagogue
- Boyana Church
Hotel

Day 3: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Burgasbus
- Take the foot from Sofia to Burgaswalk
- Fly from Sofia to Burgasplane
- Take the transfer from Sofia to Burgastransfer
- Take the bus from Sofia to Burgasbus
2h 45m
$79–220
Activities
- Archaeological Museum
- Natural History Museum
Hotel

Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$12–23
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Varna Beach
Hotel

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Elias Canetti House
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel

Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 43m
$3–16
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
- Park Kenana
Hotel

Day 9: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Kardzhali Regional Historical Museum
- Thracian Sanctuary of Tatul
Hotel

10 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Burgas Pier
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$18–30
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Banya Bashi Mosque
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Hindliyan House
- Nebet Tepe
Hotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Samovodska Charshiya
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
Hotel

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Holy Trinity Church
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 6: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Roman Baths
- Euxinograd Palace
Hotel

Day 7: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Dobrichbus
45 min
$4–10
Activities
- Restaurant Old House
- Shopping at Mall Dobrich
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Haskovobus
8h
$28–49
Activities
- Park Kenana
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
Hotel

Day 9: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Perperikon Ancient Thracian City
- Stone Mushrooms
Hotel

Day 10: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Slivenbus
4h 33m
$6–21
Activities
- Assumption of Virgin Mary Church
- Walk along the Asenovets River Park
Hotel

11 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Central Market Hall Halite
- Sofia Synagogue
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- Dzhumaya Mosque
Hotel

Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Archaeological Museum
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel

Day 4: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Dohodno Zdanie
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Sea Garden
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$12–23
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Archaeological Museum
Hotel

Day 7: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Yamboltrain
1h 13m
$5–9
Activities
- Yambol Clock Tower
- St. George Church
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 29m
$2–6
Activities
- Sini Kamani Nature Park
- Karandila National Park
Hotel

Day 9: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Sliven to Shumenbus
4h 1m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Tombul Mosque
- Shumen Fortress
Hotel

Day 10: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Blagoevgradtrain
- Take the transfer from Shumen to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Shumen to Blagoevgradbus
8h 34m
$29–50
Activities
- American University in Bulgaria Campus
- Explore Local Cuisine at a Mehana
Hotel

Day 11: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Pazardzhikbus
3h 20m
$11
Activities
- Pazardzhik Synagogue
- Explore Aleksandar Stamboliyski Pedestrian Street
Hotel

12 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Naval Museum
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sofia
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofiatransfer
- Fly from Varna to Sofiaplane
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofiatransfer
- Take the bus from Varna to Sofiabus
2h 35m
$187–321
Activities
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
- Museum of Socialist Art
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
- Dzhumaya Mosque
Hotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gurko Street
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Burgasbus
5h 51m
$29–55
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Burgas Free University
Hotel

Day 7: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Yamboltrain
1h 13m
$5–9
Activities
- Yambol Clock Tower
- City Park Yambol
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 29m
$2–6
Activities
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
- Sliven Art Gallery
Hotel

Day 9: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Sliven to Shumenbus
4h 1m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
Hotel

Day 10: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Blagoevgradtrain
- Take the transfer from Shumen to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Shumen to Blagoevgradbus
8h 34m
$29–50
Activities
- Bachinovo Park
- Varosha Old Town
Hotel

Day 11: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Pazardzhikbus
3h 20m
$11
Activities
- Pazardzhik Regional Historical Museum
- City Garden Pazardzhik
Hotel

Day 12: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Stara Zagoratrain
1h 59m
$7–11
Activities
- Museum of Religions
- Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd Walk
Hotel

13 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofiabus
1h 40m
$9–18
Activities
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitosha Boulevard
Hotel

Day 3: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Burgasbus
- Take the foot from Sofia to Burgaswalk
- Fly from Sofia to Burgasplane
- Take the transfer from Sofia to Burgastransfer
- Take the bus from Sofia to Burgasbus
2h 45m
$79–220
Activities
- Natural History Museum
- Lake Atanasovsko
Hotel

Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$12–23
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Holy Trinity Church
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel

Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Mini Bulgaria Park
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 43m
$3–16
Activities
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
- Samara Flag Monument
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
- Park Kenana
Hotel

Day 9: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Stone Wedding
- Orlovi Skali Eagle Rocks
Hotel

Day 10: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Slivenbus
4h 33m
$6–21
Activities
- Sliven Art Gallery
- Walk along the Asenovets River Park
Hotel

Day 11: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 29m
$3–6
Activities
- Bezisten Covered Market
- St. George Church
Hotel

Day 12: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Yambol to Vidinbus
- Take the bus from Yambol to Vidinbus
8h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vidin Art Gallery
- Taste Local Bulgarian Cuisine
Hotel

Day 13: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Shumenbus
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Shumentransfer
- Take the train from Vidin to Shumentrain
7h 33m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Madara Rider
- Shumen Plateau Nature Park
Hotel

14 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Burgas Pier
- Burgas Free University
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$18–30
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Banya Bashi Mosque
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Nebet Tepe
Hotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Monument of Liberty
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel

Day 6: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Retro Museum
Hotel

Day 7: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Dobrichbus
45 min
$4–10
Activities
- Art Gallery Dobrich
- Drama Theatre Yordan Yovkov
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Haskovobus
8h
$28–49
Activities
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
- Park Kenana
Hotel

Day 9: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Orlovi Skali Eagle Rocks
- Devils Bridge Dyavolski Most
Hotel

Day 10: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Slivenbus
4h 33m
$6–21
Activities
- Sliven History Museum
- Textile Industry Museum
Hotel

Day 11: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 29m
$3–6
Activities
- Eski Mosque
- Yambol Clock Tower
Hotel

Day 12: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Yambol to Vidinbus
- Take the bus from Yambol to Vidinbus
8h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Magura Cave Day Trip
- Vidin Synagogue
Hotel

Day 13: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Shumenbus
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Shumentransfer
- Take the train from Vidin to Shumentrain
7h 33m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Madara Rider
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
Hotel

Day 14: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Blagoevgradtrain
- Take the transfer from Shumen to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Shumen to Blagoevgradbus
8h 34m
$29–50
Activities
- St Demetrius Church
- Mall Blagoevgrad
Hotel

15 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Vitosha Mountain
- Banya Bashi Mosque
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Balabanov House
- Regional Archaeological Museum Plovdiv
Hotel

Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Mini Bulgaria Park
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
Hotel

Day 4: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Freedom Square
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
- Sea Garden
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$12–23
Activities
- Poda Protected Area
- Burgas Free University
Hotel

Day 7: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Yamboltrain
1h 13m
$5–9
Activities
- Yambol Clock Tower
- Bezisten Covered Market
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 29m
$2–6
Activities
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
- Sliven Art Gallery
Hotel

Day 9: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Sliven to Shumenbus
4h 1m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Madara Rider
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
Hotel

Day 10: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Blagoevgradtrain
- Take the transfer from Shumen to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Shumen to Blagoevgradbus
8h 34m
$29–50
Activities
- Skaptopara City Park
- American University in Bulgaria Campus
Hotel

Day 11: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Pazardzhikbus
3h 20m
$11
Activities
- Dine at a Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant
- Pazardzhik Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 12: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Stara Zagoratrain
1h 59m
$7–11
Activities
- Museum of Religions
- Neolithic Dwellings Museum
Hotel

Day 13: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Alexandrovo Tomb Museum
- Walking Tour of Haskovo Central Square
Hotel

Day 14: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Studen Kladenets Dam
- Stone Mushrooms
Hotel

Day 15: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
3h 40m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St George Church Kruglata
- Asenova Krepost
Hotel




