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7 days in Bulgaria
Sofia ShumenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- South Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Kapana Creative District
- Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
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
- Tsarevets Fortress
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Madara Rider
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- Burgas Free University
- Lake Atanasovsko
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Nebet Tepe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Peter and Paul Church
- Mini Bulgaria Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
- National Transport Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Park Sveti Georgi Lake
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Bulgaria
Burgas GabrovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Natural History Museum
- Ethnographic Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- St Nedelya Church
- Museum of Socialist Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

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

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

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- Church of the Holy Ascension
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Restaurant Old House
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Walk along Yantra River
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Bulgaria
Sofia GabrovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Sofia Synagogue
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History 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
- Trapezitsa Hill
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$7–14
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
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- City Park Sveti Georgi
- St. George Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
- Gabrovo Clock Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Bulgaria
Varna Stara ZagoraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- St Anastasia Island
- Mall Galleria Burgas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Museum of Socialist Art
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Hindliyan House
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
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
- Freedom Square
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Walk along Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Drama Theatre Yordan Yovkov
- Dobrich Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Shipka Pass Monument
- Gabrovo Regional History Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
- Samara Flag Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Bulgaria
Burgas HaskovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Burgas Free University
- Ethnographic Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Sofia Synagogue
- Vitosha Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Gurko Street
- Samovodska Charshiya
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Varnabus
3h
$24–40
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
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
- Ruse Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- City Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Dobrich Clock Tower
- Park Sveti Georgi Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- House of Humor and Satire
- Bacho Kiro Cave
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
- Ayazmoto Park Metropolitan Methodius Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Bulgaria
Sofia KardzhaliItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- St Nedelya Church
- Sofia Synagogue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 4: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Burgasbus
4h 15m
$17–40
Activities
- Burgas Free University
- Burgas State Opera
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Naval Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Shumen Plateau Nature Park
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Monument of Khan Asparuh
- Dobrich Clock Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
- Uzana Locality
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
- Bedechka Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
- Alexandrovo Tomb Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$1–9
Activities
- Stone Mushrooms
- Kardzhali Dam
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

14 days in Bulgaria
Varna YambolItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Euxinograd Palace
- Dolphinarium Festa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Pantheon Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- National Palace of Culture NDK
- National Museum of History
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Kapana Creative District
- Ancient Theater of Philippopolis
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Trapezitsa Hill
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Monument of Liberty
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Church of the Holy Ascension
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- St. George Church
- Dobrich Clock Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
- Gabrovo Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Stara Zagora Zoo
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Church of St Archangel Michael
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$1–9
Activities
- Momchil Fortress
- Perperikon Ancient Thracian City
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Yambolbus
- Take the transfer from Kardzhali to Yamboltransfer
- Take the train from Kardzhali to Yamboltrain
4h 3m
$7–12
Activities
- St. George Church
- Tundzha River Embankment Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

15 days in Bulgaria
Burgas SlivenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Central Beach Burgas
- Archaeological Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Vitosha Mountain
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
- Nebet Tepe
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
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Varnabus
3h
$24–40
Activities
- Dolphinarium Festa
- Aladzha Monastery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Dobrich Planetarium
- Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Walk along Yantra River
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Ayazmoto Park Metropolitan Methodius Park
- Stara Zagora Opera House
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Haskovo Regional Historical Museum
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$1–9
Activities
- Momchil Fortress
- Stone Wedding
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Yambolbus
- Take the transfer from Kardzhali to Yamboltransfer
- Take the train from Kardzhali to Yamboltrain
4h 3m
$7–12
Activities
- St. George Church
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 19m
$2–4
Activities
- Karandila National Park
- Stoyan Zaimov House-Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

16 days in Bulgaria
Sofia VidinItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- South Park
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Regional Archaeological Museum Plovdiv
- Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

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

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Aladzha Monastery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Shumen Plateau Nature Park
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Drama Theatre Yordan Yovkov
- Shopping at Mall Dobrich
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Museum of Education
- Sokolski Monastery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Neolithic Dwellings Museum
- Museum of Religions
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
- Alexandrovo Tomb Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$1–9
Activities
- Kardzhali Regional Historical Museum
- Thracian Sanctuary of Tatul
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Yambolbus
- Take the transfer from Kardzhali to Yamboltransfer
- Take the train from Kardzhali to Yamboltrain
4h 3m
$7–12
Activities
- City Park Yambol
- Yambol Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 19m
$2–4
Activities
- Stoyan Zaimov House-Museum
- Sliven Clock Tower
Hotel
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Day 16: Vidin, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Vidinbus
- Take the walk from Sliven to Vidinwalk
- Take the train from Sliven to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Vidintrain
- Take the transfer from Sliven to Vidintransfer
- Take the bus from Sliven to Vidinbus
8h 52m
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- Osman Pazvantoglu Mosque and Library
- Vidin History Museum
Hotel
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17 days in Bulgaria
Varna PlevenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
- Naval Museum
Hotel
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Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$7–14
Activities
- St Anastasia Island
- Ethnographic Museum
Hotel
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Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- St Nedelya Church
Hotel
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Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$8–17
Activities
- Roman Stadium
- City Art Gallery Plovdiv
Hotel
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Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Peter and Paul Church
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
Hotel
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Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$12–21
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Holy Trinity Church
Hotel
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Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$13–22
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- Tombul Mosque
Hotel
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Day 8: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
1h 50m
$14–22
Activities
- Monument of Khan Asparuh
- St. George Church
Hotel
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Days 9–10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Gabrovobus
6h 40m
$33–51
Activities
- Sokolski Monastery
- Gabrovo Zoo
Hotel
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Day 11: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 42m
$2–11
Activities
- Stara Zagora Opera House
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
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Day 12: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
- Monument of the Holy Mother of God and Bell Tower
Hotel
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Day 13: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$1–9
Activities
- Kardzhali Dam
- Stone Wedding
Hotel
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Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Yambolbus
- Take the transfer from Kardzhali to Yamboltransfer
- Take the train from Kardzhali to Yamboltrain
4h 3m
$7–12
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum Yambol
- Eski Mosque
Hotel
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Day 15: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Sliventrain
1h 19m
$2–4
Activities
- Sini Kamani Nature Park
- Sliven Zoo
Hotel
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Day 16: Vidin, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sliven to Vidinbus
- Take the walk from Sliven to Vidinwalk
- Take the train from Sliven to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Vidintrain
- Take the transfer from Sliven to Vidintransfer
- Take the bus from Sliven to Vidinbus
8h 52m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Panteleimon Church
- Vidin History Museum
Hotel
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Day 17: Pleven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Plevenbus
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleventransfer
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleventrain
3h 53m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Nicholas Church
- Pleven Wine Museum
Hotel
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