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7 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Central Market Hall Halite
- Boyana Church
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Regional Archaeological Museum Plovdiv
- Kapana Creative District
Hotel

Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Samovodska Charshiya
Hotel

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–26
Activities
- Pantheon Monument
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Naval Museum
- Terrarium Varna
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$22–40
Activities
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Neolithic Dwellings Museum
Hotel

8 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Varna Beach
- Varna Archaeological Museum
Hotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Burgas State Opera
- Natural History Museum
Hotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
6h 2m
$17–30
Activities
- Sofia Synagogue
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Hindliyan House
Hotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
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- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
- Gurko Street
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Monument of Liberty
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Memorial Complex Defenders of Stara Zagora
- Bedechka Park
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
- Haskovo Synagogue
Hotel

9 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Central Beach Burgas
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
6h 2m
$17–30
Activities
- Central Market Hall Halite
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
- Kapana Creative District
Hotel

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

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Danube River Promenade
- Dohodno Zdanie
Hotel

Day 6: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$22–40
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Dolphinarium Festa
Hotel

Day 7: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Dobrichbus
45 min
$4–9
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Park Sveti Georgi Lake
Hotel

Day 8: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Shumenbus
2h 10m
$10–15
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- Tombul Mosque
Hotel

Day 9: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain
2h 58m
$10–17
Activities
- Chapel-Mausoleum of the Russian and Romanian Soldiers
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

10 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- National Museum of History
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Nebet Tepe
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel

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

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–26
Activities
- Burgas Pier
- Sea Garden
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Euxinograd Palace
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$22–40
Activities
- National Transport Museum
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ayazmoto Park Metropolitan Methodius Park
- Stara Zagora Zoo
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
- Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theater
Hotel

Day 9: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$9–13
Activities
- Gabrovo Zoo
- Gabrovo Central Market
Hotel

Day 10: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
6h 5m
$33–56
Activities
- Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute
- St. George Church
Hotel

11 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
Hotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Central Beach Burgas
- Burgas Free University
Hotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
6h 2m
$17–30
Activities
- Central Market Hall Halite
- South Park
Hotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Roman Stadium
- Kapana Creative District
Hotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
- Samovodska Charshiya
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd Walk
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
- Alexandrovo Tomb Museum
Hotel

Day 9: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$9–13
Activities
- Dryanovo Monastery
- Uzana Locality
Hotel

Day 10: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
6h 5m
$33–56
Activities
- City Park Sveti Georgi
- Dobrich Zoo
Hotel

Day 11: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Shumenbus
2h 10m
$10–15
Activities
- Shumen Fortress
- City Garden
Hotel

12 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- St Anastasia Island
- Central Beach Burgas
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
6h 2m
$17–30
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
- Kapana Creative District
Hotel

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

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel

Day 6: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$22–40
Activities
- Aladzha Monastery
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel

Day 7: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Dobrichbus
45 min
$4–9
Activities
- Central Market
- Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute
Hotel

Day 8: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Shumenbus
2h 10m
$10–15
Activities
- Shumen Plateau Nature Park
- Church of the Holy Ascension
Hotel

Day 9: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain
2h 58m
$10–17
Activities
- House-Museum Tsar Liberator Alexander II
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 10: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Stara Zagorabus
4h 15m
$5–15
Activities
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
Hotel

Day 11: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Uzundzhovo Church Assumption of the Holy Mother of God
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
Hotel

Day 12: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$9–13
Activities
- Gabrovo Zoo
- Museum of Education
Hotel

13 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 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- City Art Gallery 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
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
Hotel

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–26
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Flora Expo Center
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Euxinograd Palace
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$22–40
Activities
- Holy Trinity Church
- Freedom Square
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- House-Museum Geo Milev
- Museum of Religions
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Walking Tour of Haskovo Central Square
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
Hotel

Day 9: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$9–13
Activities
- Museum of Education
- Gabrovo Central Market
Hotel

Day 10: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
6h 5m
$33–56
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Park Sveti Georgi Lake
Hotel

Day 11: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Shumenbus
2h 10m
$10–15
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Church of the Holy Ascension
Hotel

Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain
2h 58m
$10–17
Activities
- Kaylaka Park
- Pleven Art Gallery Ilia Beshkov
Hotel

Day 13: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain
1h 32m
$6–10
Activities
- Hiking to Parshevitsa Hut
- Okolchitsa Peak and Monument
Hotel

14 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Terrarium Varna
- Zoo Varna
Hotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Mall Galleria Burgas
Hotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
6h 2m
$17–30
Activities
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Singing Fountains
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
- Gurko Street
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- House-Museum Geo Milev
- Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd Walk
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
- Shopping on Bulgaria Boulevard
Hotel

Day 9: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$9–13
Activities
- Gabrovo Clock Tower
- Sokolski Monastery
Hotel

Day 10: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
6h 5m
$33–56
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Dobrich Zoo
Hotel

Day 11: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Shumenbus
2h 10m
$10–15
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel

Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain
2h 58m
$10–17
Activities
- Chapel-Mausoleum of the Russian and Romanian Soldiers
- Pleven Zoo
Hotel

Day 13: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain
1h 32m
$6–10
Activities
- Cherepish Monastery
- Vratsa Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 14: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidinbus
1h 30m
$14–25
Activities
- St Dimitar Church
- Vidin Synagogue
Hotel

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

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Ancient Theater of Philippopolis
- Nebet Tepe
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 Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
Hotel

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–26
Activities
- Ethnographic Museum
- Burgas Free University
Hotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$13–80
Activities
- Terrarium Varna
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$22–40
Activities
- National Transport Museum
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel

Day 7: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagorabus
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Samara Flag Monument
- Ayazmoto Park Metropolitan Methodius Park
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–10
Activities
- Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theater
- Church of St Archangel Michael
Hotel

Day 9: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$9–13
Activities
- Shipka Pass Monument
- Gabrovo Clock Tower
Hotel

Day 10: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Dobrichbus
6h 5m
$33–56
Activities
- Dobrich Planetarium
- Monument of Khan Asparuh
Hotel

Day 11: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Shumenbus
2h 10m
$10–15
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- City Garden
Hotel

Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Shumen to Pleventrain
2h 58m
$10–17
Activities
- Skobelev Park
- Pleven Art Gallery Ilia Beshkov
Hotel

Day 13: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain
1h 32m
$6–10
Activities
- St Nicholas Church
- Vratsa Balkan Nature Park
Hotel

Day 14: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidinbus
1h 30m
$14–25
Activities
- Danube River Park
- Vidin Railway Station
Hotel

Day 15: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Vidin to Blagoevgradbus
6h 40m
$44–71
Activities
- Varosha Old Town
- Macedonia Square
Hotel

Day 16: Pernik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Perniktrain
1h 30m
$7–11
Activities
- Dine at a Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant
- Krakra Fortress
Hotel




