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7 days in Bulgaria
Sofia ShumenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Boyana Church
- Church of St George Rotunda
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- Singing Fountains
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Trapezitsa Hill
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–40
Activities
- Natural History Museum
- Burgas Pier
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$14–80
Activities
- Euxinograd Palace
- Retro Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$23–40
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- Tombul Mosque
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Bulgaria
Varna DobrichItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Naval Museum
- Aquarium Varna
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$14–80
Activities
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
- Burgas Free University
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Fly from Burgas to Sofiaplane
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
2h 47m
$102–292
Activities
- National Museum of History
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- City Art Gallery Plovdiv
- Dzhumaya Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$13–22
Activities
- Freedom Square
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
- Shumen Fortress
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–23
Activities
- Dobrich Clock Tower
- Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Bulgaria
Burgas SlivenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- St Anastasia Island
- Burgas State Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Fly from Burgas to Sofiaplane
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
2h 47m
$102–292
Activities
- St Nedelya Church
- Banya Bashi Mosque
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Kapana Creative District
- Singing Fountains
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Varnabus
3h
$24–40
Activities
- Euxinograd Palace
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$23–40
Activities
- Freedom Square
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–23
Activities
- Central Market
- Shopping at Mall Dobrich
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
4h 50m
$6–10
Activities
- Sliven Zoo
- Textile Industry Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Bulgaria
Sofia HaskovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Museum of Socialist Art
- Church of St George Rotunda
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Kapana Creative District
- City Art Gallery Plovdiv
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–40
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Mall Galleria Burgas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$14–80
Activities
- Dolphinarium Festa
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$23–40
Activities
- Monument of Liberty
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–23
Activities
- St. George Church
- Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
4h 50m
$6–10
Activities
- Wine Tasting at Edoardo Miroglio Winery
- Sini Kamani Nature Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
- Haskovo Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Bulgaria
Varna Stara ZagoraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Aquarium Varna
- Zoo Varna
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$14–80
Activities
- Flora Expo Center
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Fly from Burgas to Sofiaplane
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
2h 47m
$102–292
Activities
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
- Museum of Socialist Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Samovodska Charshiya
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$13–22
Activities
- Danube River Promenade
- National Transport Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
- Church of the Holy Ascension
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–23
Activities
- Shopping at Mall Dobrich
- Old Dobrich Ethnographic Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
4h 50m
$6–10
Activities
- Assumption of Virgin Mary Church
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Memorial Complex Defenders of Stara Zagora
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Bulgaria
Burgas KardzhaliItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Archaeological Museum
- Flora Expo Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Fly from Burgas to Sofiaplane
- Take the transfer from Burgas to Sofiatransfer
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofiabus
2h 47m
$102–292
Activities
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitosha Mountain
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- Hindliyan House
- Plovdiv Old Town
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Mini Bulgaria Park
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Varnabus
3h
$24–40
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Aquarium Varna
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$23–40
Activities
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- Kurshum Fountain
- Church of the Holy Ascension
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–23
Activities
- Drama Theatre Yordan Yovkov
- Art Gallery Dobrich
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
4h 50m
$6–10
Activities
- Walk along the Asenovets River Park
- Roman Fortress Tuida
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Walking Tour of Haskovo Central Square
- Church of St Archangel Michael
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Kardzhalibus
2h 35m
$3–14
Activities
- Utro Cave
- Studen Kladenets Dam
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Bulgaria
Sofia AsenovgradItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Vitosha Mountain
- Boyana Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$9–18
Activities
- City Art Gallery Plovdiv
- Alyosha Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Peter and Paul Church
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–40
Activities
- Ethnographic Museum
- Burgas Pier
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$14–80
Activities
- Varna Opera Theatre
- Dolphinarium Festa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$23–40
Activities
- Leventabent
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$14–24
Activities
- Shumen Fortress
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–23
Activities
- Monument of Khan Asparuh
- Shopping at Mall Dobrich
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Dobrich to Sliventrain
4h 50m
$6–10
Activities
- Walk along the Asenovets River Park
- Karandila National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
- Church of St Archangel Michael
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Samara Flag Monument
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Kardzhalibus
2h 35m
$3–14
Activities
- Stone Wedding
- Thracian Sanctuary of Tatul
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
- Take the transfer from Kardzhali to Asenovgradtransfer
- Take the train from Kardzhali to Asenovgradtrain
- Take the train from Kardzhali to Asenovgradtrain
3h 13m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Asenovgrad Clock Tower
- Asenova Krepost
Hotel
RecommendedHotel




