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7 days in Bulgaria
SofiaRuseItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- National Museum of History
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel
Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Balabanov House
- Regional Archaeological Museum Plovdiv
Hotel
Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Retro Museum
- Varna Beach
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas
2h
$20–28
Activities
- Poda Protected Area
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Mini Bulgaria Park
- Archaeological Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Monument of Liberty
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
8 days in Bulgaria
VarnaStara ZagoraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Dolphinarium Festa
- Euxinograd Palace
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sofia
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofia
- Fly from Varna to Sofia
- Take the foot from Varna to Sofia
- Take the subway from Varna to Sofia
2h 55m
$203–399
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Museum of Socialist Art
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Roman Stadium
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgas
3h 40m
$13–23
Activities
- Ethnographic Museum
- Pantheon Monument
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Trapezitsa Hill
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Danube River Promenade
- Freedom Square
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
- Museum of Religions
Hotel
9 days in Bulgaria
BurgasStara ZagoraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Ethnographic Museum
- Burgas Pier
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofia
5h 15m
$30–55
Activities
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Vitosha Mountain
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- Alyosha Monument
Hotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Euxinograd Palace
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Ruse
3h 10m
$15–80
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Monument of Liberty
Hotel
Day 7: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovo
1h 55m
$19–27
Activities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
Hotel
Day 8: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Gabrovo
55 min
$3–6
Activities
- Dryanovo Monastery
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
Hotel
Day 9: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagora
1h 42m
$3–12
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Neolithic Dwellings Museum
Hotel
10 days in Bulgaria
SofiaVidinItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Church of St George Rotunda
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
Hotel
Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
Hotel
Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Naval Museum
- Varna Archaeological Museum
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas
2h
$20–28
Activities
- Burgas Free University
- Burgas State Opera
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Samara Flag Monument
Hotel
Day 9: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ethnographic Revival Complex St Sofronii Vrachanski
- Vratsata Gorge
Hotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Vidin Art Gallery
- Vidin Railway Station
Hotel
11 days in Bulgaria
VarnaPlevenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Aladzha Monastery
- Sea Garden
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sofia
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofia
- Fly from Varna to Sofia
- Take the foot from Varna to Sofia
- Take the subway from Varna to Sofia
2h 55m
$203–399
Activities
- Central Market Hall Halite
- National Palace of Culture NDK
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- Roman Stadium
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgas
3h 40m
$13–23
Activities
- St Anastasia Island
- Natural History Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
- Stara Zagora Opera House
Hotel
Day 9: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vratsa Balkan Nature Park
- Monastery of St Ivan Pusti
Hotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Vidin Art Gallery
- Vidin Central Square
Hotel
Day 11: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- House-Museum Tsar Liberator Alexander II
- Mausoleum-Chapel St George the Conqueror
Hotel
12 days in Bulgaria
BurgasPlevenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Burgas Pier
- Burgas State Opera
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofia
5h 15m
$30–55
Activities
- Boyana Church
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Dzhumaya Mosque
Hotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Varna Opera Theatre
- Dolphinarium Festa
Hotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Ruse
3h 10m
$15–80
Activities
- Holy Trinity Church
- Dohodno Zdanie
Hotel
Day 7: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovo
1h 55m
$19–27
Activities
- Gurko Street
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
Hotel
Day 8: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Gabrovo
55 min
$3–6
Activities
- Gabrovo Regional History Museum
- Uzana Locality
Hotel
Day 9: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagora
1h 42m
$3–12
Activities
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
Hotel
Day 10: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ledenika Cave
- Ethnographic Revival Complex St Sofronii Vrachanski
Hotel
Day 11: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Vidin Railway Station
- Vidin History Museum
Hotel
Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Chapel-Mausoleum of the Russian and Romanian Soldiers
- City Garden
Hotel
13 days in Bulgaria
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Days 1–2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel
Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Singing Fountains
- Nebet Tepe
Hotel
Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Roman Baths
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas
2h
$20–28
Activities
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
- Natural History Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
- Sarafkina House Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Dohodno Zdanie
- Monument of Liberty
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
Hotel
Day 9: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Hiking to Parshevitsa Hut
- St Nicholas Church
Hotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Vidin History Museum
- Vidin Synagogue
Hotel
Day 11: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Mausoleum-Chapel St George the Conqueror
- City Garden
Hotel
Day 12: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- Sliven Clock Tower
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
Hotel
Day 13: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
- Regional Historical Museum Yambol
Hotel
14 days in Bulgaria
VarnaPazardzhikItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Zoo Varna
- Retro Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sofia
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofia
- Fly from Varna to Sofia
- Take the foot from Varna to Sofia
- Take the subway from Varna to Sofia
2h 55m
$203–399
Activities
- St Nedelya Church
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Plovdiv Old Town
- Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgas
3h 40m
$13–23
Activities
- Mall Galleria Burgas
- Flora Expo Center
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Tsarevets Fortress
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Dohodno Zdanie
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Ayazmoto Park Metropolitan Methodius Park
- Samara Flag Monument
Hotel
Day 9: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ledenika Cave
- Okolchitsa Peak and Monument
Hotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- St Dimitar Church
- Danube River Park
Hotel
Day 11: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pleven Zoo
- Water Cascades
Hotel
Day 12: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- Textile Industry Museum
- Sliven History Museum
Hotel
Day 13: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- Bezisten Covered Market
- Tundzha River Embankment Walk
Hotel
Day 14: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pazardzhik
3h 5m
$10–17
Activities
- City Garden Pazardzhik
- Pazardzhik Synagogue
Hotel
15 days in Bulgaria
BurgasPazardzhikItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Burgas State Opera
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofia
5h 15m
$30–55
Activities
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Banya Bashi Mosque
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Nebet Tepe
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Varna Archaeological Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Ruse
3h 10m
$15–80
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Freedom Square
Hotel
Day 7: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovo
1h 55m
$19–27
Activities
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
- Tsarevets Fortress
Hotel
Day 8: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Gabrovo
55 min
$3–6
Activities
- Gabrovo Regional History Museum
- Gabrovo Zoo
Hotel
Day 9: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagora
1h 42m
$3–12
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
Hotel
Day 10: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vratsa Clock Tower
- Hiking to Parshevitsa Hut
Hotel
Day 11: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- St Dimitar Church
- Boat Trip on Danube River
Hotel
Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- City Garden
- Pleven Wine Museum
Hotel
Day 13: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- Sliven Art Gallery
- Roman Fortress Tuida
Hotel
Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- Yambol Clock Tower
- City Park Yambol
Hotel
Day 15: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pazardzhik
3h 5m
$10–17
Activities
- St George Church Pazardzhik
- Stanislav Dospevski Art Gallery
Hotel
16 days in Bulgaria
SofiaHaskovoItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- National Palace of Culture NDK
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
Hotel
Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- City Art Gallery Plovdiv
- Dzhumaya Mosque
Hotel
Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Dolphinarium Festa
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas
2h
$20–28
Activities
- Poda Protected Area
- Ethnographic Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- Trapezitsa Hill
- St Peter and Paul Church
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Danube River Promenade
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Stara Zagora Zoo
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
Hotel
Day 9: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vratsa Regional Historical Museum
- Hiking to Parshevitsa Hut
Hotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Vidin History Museum
- Magura Cave Day Trip
Hotel
Day 11: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pleven Art Gallery Ilia Beshkov
- Pleven Wine Museum
Hotel
Day 12: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- Karandila National Park
- Sliven Zoo
Hotel
Day 13: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- Art Gallery Georges Papazov
- Eski Mosque
Hotel
Day 14: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pazardzhik
3h 5m
$10–17
Activities
- Pazardzhik Central Market
- Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Hotel
Day 15: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
6h 49m
$18–31
Activities
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel
Day 16: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
6h 20m
$27–32
Activities
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
- Uzundzhovo Church Assumption of the Holy Mother of God
Hotel
17 days in Bulgaria
VarnaGabrovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Euxinograd Palace
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sofia
- Take the transfer from Varna to Sofia
- Fly from Varna to Sofia
- Take the foot from Varna to Sofia
- Take the subway from Varna to Sofia
2h 55m
$203–399
Activities
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Church of St George Rotunda
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
Hotel
Day 5: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Burgas
3h 40m
$13–23
Activities
- Flora Expo Center
- Poda Protected Area
Hotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Tŭrnovo
3h 20m
$17–27
Activities
- St Demetrius of Thessaloniki Church
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
Hotel
Day 7: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Ruse
1h 55m
$18–26
Activities
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Elias Canetti House
Hotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the foot from Ruse to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Ruse to Stara Zagora
4h 17m
$101–141
Activities
- Stara Zagora Zoo
- Stara Zagora Opera House
Hotel
Day 9: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Ledenika Cave
- Ethnographic Revival Complex St Sofronii Vrachanski
Hotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- St Panteleimon Church
- Vidin Railway Station
Hotel
Day 11: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pleven Panorama
- Kaylaka Park
Hotel
Day 12: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- Chairlift to Karandila
- Sliven Art Gallery
Hotel
Day 13: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
- Eski Mosque
Hotel
Day 14: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pazardzhik
3h 5m
$10–17
Activities
- Konstantin Velichkov Drama Theater
- Pazardzhik Synagogue
Hotel
Day 15: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
6h 49m
$18–31
Activities
- Kurshum Fountain
- Shumen Plateau Nature Park
Hotel
Day 16: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
6h 20m
$27–32
Activities
- Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theater
- Church of St Archangel Michael
Hotel
Day 17: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovo
3h 5m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Walk along Yantra River
- Gabrovo Zoo
Hotel
18 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Natural History Museum
- Poda Protected Area
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofia
5h 15m
$30–55
Activities
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
- Dzhumaya Mosque
Hotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Naval Museum
- Varna Opera Theatre
Hotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Ruse
3h 10m
$15–80
Activities
- Leventabent
- Dohodno Zdanie
Hotel
Day 7: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovo
1h 55m
$19–27
Activities
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
Hotel
Day 8: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Gabrovo
55 min
$3–6
Activities
- Gabrovo Central Market
- House of Humor and Satire
Hotel
Day 9: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagora
1h 42m
$3–12
Activities
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
- Memorial Complex Defenders of Stara Zagora
Hotel
Day 10: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vratsa Balkan Nature Park
- Okolchitsa Peak and Monument
Hotel
Day 11: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Magura Cave Day Trip
- Boat Trip on Danube River
Hotel
Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Nicholas Church
- Pleven Panorama
Hotel
Day 13: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- Chairlift to Karandila
- Roman Fortress Tuida
Hotel
Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- Art Gallery Georges Papazov
- Shopping on Alexander Stamboliyski Street
Hotel
Day 15: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pazardzhik
3h 5m
$10–17
Activities
- St George Church Pazardzhik
- Pazardzhik Synagogue
Hotel
Day 16: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
6h 49m
$18–31
Activities
- Kurshum Fountain
- Walk along Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard
Hotel
Day 17: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
6h 20m
$27–32
Activities
- Haskovo Regional Historical Museum
- Uzundzhovo Church Assumption of the Holy Mother of God
Hotel
Day 18: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Asenovgrad
1h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Hiking in Red Wall Biosphere Reserve
- Walking Tour of Asenovgrad Old Town
Hotel
21 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Burgas Free University
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Hotel
Days 2–3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Sofia
5h 15m
$30–55
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Church of St George Rotunda
Hotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv
2h 20m
$11–29
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- Nebet Tepe
Hotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna
5h 27m
$17–30
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Aquarium Varna
Hotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Ruse
3h 10m
$15–80
Activities
- Leventabent
- National Transport Museum
Hotel
Day 7: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovo
1h 55m
$19–27
Activities
- Samovodska Charshiya
- St Peter and Paul Church
Hotel
Day 8: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Gabrovo
55 min
$3–6
Activities
- Dryanovo Monastery
- Gabrovo Clock Tower
Hotel
Day 9: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Stara Zagora
1h 42m
$3–12
Activities
- Stara Zagora Zoo
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
Hotel
Day 10: Vratsa, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsa
5h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vratsata Gorge
- Okolchitsa Peak and Monument
Hotel
Day 11: Vidin, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidin
1h 30m
$21–29
Activities
- Vidin Central Square
- St Panteleimon Church
Hotel
Day 12: Pleven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Pleven
- Take the train from Vidin to Pleven
4h 17m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Regional Historical Museum
- Pleven Zoo
Hotel
Day 13: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Pleven to Sliven
4h 44m
$17–27
Activities
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
- Textile Industry Museum
Hotel
Day 14: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
- Take the train from Sliven to Yambol
1h 29m
$3–7
Activities
- St. George Church
- Bezisten Covered Market
Hotel
Day 15: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pazardzhik
3h 5m
$10–17
Activities
- Maritsa River Embankment Walk
- Pazardzhik Central Market
Hotel
Day 16: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Shumen
6h 49m
$18–31
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Shumen Plateau Nature Park
Hotel
Day 17: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
- Take the bus from Shumen to Haskovo
6h 20m
$27–32
Activities
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
Hotel
Day 18: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Asenovgrad
1h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Asenovgrad Clock Tower
- Paleontological Museum Asenovgrad
Hotel
Day 19: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Kardzhali
- Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Kardzhali
3h 40m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kardzhali Regional Historical Museum
- Studen Kladenets Dam
Hotel
Day 20: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Blagoevgrad
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Blagoevgrad
6h 25m
$37–48
Activities
- Walk along Bistritsa River
- Mall Blagoevgrad
Hotel
Day 21: Pernik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Pernik
1h 31m
$5–9
Activities
- Krakra Fortress
- Local Craft and Souvenir Shopping
Hotel
