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7 days in Bulgaria
SofiaShumenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Central Market Hall Halite
- National Museum of History
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Balabanov House
- 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
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
- Samovodska Charshiya
Hotel

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

Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$21–40
Activities
- Varna Beach
- Dolphinarium Festa
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$13–23
Activities
- Archaeological Museum
- Central Beach Burgas
Hotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–25
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel

8 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Zoo Varna
- Varna Opera Theatre
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
- Museum of Socialist Art
- South Park
Hotel

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

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Archaeological Museum
- Trapezitsa Hill
Hotel

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

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

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–25
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
4h
See more transport optionsActivities
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
- Sliven History Museum
Hotel

9 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Activities
- Hindliyan House
- Alyosha Monument
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofiabus
1h 40m
$9–18
Activities
- Boyana Church
- Sofia Synagogue
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
$78–218
Activities
- Poda Protected Area
- Archaeological Museum
Hotel

Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$13–23
Activities
- Naval Museum
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
Hotel

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

Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Gurko Street
- Trapezitsa Hill
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
- Stara Zagora Opera House
Hotel

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
Hotel

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

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

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$18–35
Activities
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Sofia Synagogue
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Plovdiv Old Town
- Roman Stadium
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
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Leventabent
Hotel

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

Day 7: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Dobrichbus
45 min
$4–10
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum
- 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
- Haskovo Regional Historical Museum
- Shopping on Bulgaria Boulevard
Hotel

Day 9: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Utro Cave
- Perperikon Ancient Thracian City
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
- Stoyan Zaimov House-Museum
Hotel

11 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Vitosha Mountain
- National Museum of History
Hotel

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

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

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

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

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$13–23
Activities
- Central Beach Burgas
- Burgas State Opera
Hotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–25
Activities
- Kurshum Fountain
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
4h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Assumption of Virgin Mary Church
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
Hotel

Day 9: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 29m
$3–6
Activities
- Yambol Zoo
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
Hotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Yambol to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Shopping on Bulgaria Boulevard
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
Hotel

Day 11: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Studen Kladenets Dam
- Thracian Sanctuary of Tatul
Hotel

12 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Dolphinarium Festa
- 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
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- National Palace of Culture NDK
Hotel

Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Plovdiv Old Town
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
Hotel

Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Tsarevets Fortress
- Trapezitsa Hill
Hotel

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

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Burgasbus
5h 51m
$29–55
Activities
- St Anastasia Island
- Pantheon Monument
Hotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–25
Activities
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
4h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Old Elm Tree
- Textile Industry Museum
Hotel

Day 9: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 29m
$3–6
Activities
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
- Shopping on Alexander Stamboliyski Street
Hotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Yambol to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
Hotel

Day 11: 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 12: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
3h 40m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Paleontological Museum Asenovgrad
- St Bogoroditsa Petrichka Church
Hotel

13 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Activities
- Hindliyan House
- Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
Hotel

Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofiabus
1h 40m
$9–18
Activities
- National Palace of Culture NDK
- South Park
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
$78–218
Activities
- Archaeological Museum
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$13–23
Activities
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
- Naval Museum
Hotel

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

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

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

Day 8: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$2–11
Activities
- Walking Tour of Haskovo Central Square
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
Hotel

Day 9: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Devils Bridge Dyavolski Most
- Kardzhali Dam
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
- Karandila National Park
- Textile Industry Museum
Hotel

Day 11: 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 Plateau Nature Park
Hotel

Day 12: Dobrich, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Dobrichbus
2h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 13: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Dobrich to Blagoevgrad
- Take the transfer from Dobrich to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Fly from Dobrich to Blagoevgradplane
- Take the transfer from Dobrich to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the transfer from Dobrich to Blagoevgradtransfer
- Take the bus from Dobrich to Blagoevgradbus
5h 42m
$229–384
Activities
- Regional Historical Museum Blagoevgrad
- American University in Bulgaria Campus
Hotel

15 days in Bulgaria
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Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- National Palace of Culture NDK
- Banya Bashi Mosque
Hotel

Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 10m
$9–18
Activities
- Ancient Theater of Philippopolis
- Roman Stadium
Hotel

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

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

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

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$13–23
Activities
- Flora Expo Center
- Burgas Pier
Hotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–25
Activities
- Shumen Fortress
- Kurshum Fountain
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
4h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Wine Tasting at Edoardo Miroglio Winery
- Roman Fortress Tuida
Hotel

Day 9: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 29m
$3–6
Activities
- Yambol Drama Theatre Nezabravka
- Art Gallery Georges Papazov
Hotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Yambol to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Haskovo Regional Historical Museum
- Shopping on Bulgaria Boulevard
Hotel

Day 11: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Stone Wedding
- Devils Bridge Dyavolski Most
Hotel

Day 12: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
3h 40m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Nedelya Church
- St George Church Kruglata
Hotel

Day 13: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Blagoevgradbus
5h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Demetrius Church
- Macedonia Square
Hotel

Day 14: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Pazardzhikbus
3h 20m
$11
Activities
- Pazardzhik Central Market
- Konstantin Velichkov Drama Theater
Hotel

Day 15: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Stara Zagoratrain
1h 59m
$7–11
Activities
- Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd Walk
- Samara Flag Monument
Hotel

16 days in Bulgaria
VarnaGabrovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
- 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
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitosha Boulevard
Hotel

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

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

Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum
Hotel

Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Burgasbus
5h 51m
$29–55
Activities
- Sea Garden
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Hotel

Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$14–25
Activities
- Art Gallery Elena Karamihailova
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel

Day 8: Sliven, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Slivenbus
4h
See more transport optionsActivities
- House-Museum of Hadzhi Dimitar
- Sliven Zoo
Hotel

Day 9: Yambol, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 29m
$3–6
Activities
- Yambol Zoo
- Yambol Clock Tower
Hotel

Day 10: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Yambol to Haskovobus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
- Walking Tour of Haskovo Central Square
Hotel

Day 11: Kardzhali, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kardzhalibus
55 min
$2–9
Activities
- Perperikon Ancient Thracian City
- Stone Mushrooms
Hotel

Day 12: Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Asenovgradbus
3h 40m
See more transport optionsActivities
- St Nedelya Church
- Explore Asenovgrad Local Market
Hotel

Day 13: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Blagoevgradbus
5h 30m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Varosha Old Town
- Art Gallery Blagoevgrad
Hotel

Day 14: Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Pazardzhikbus
3h 20m
$11
Activities
- Pazardzhik Regional Historical Museum
- Stanislav Dospevski Art Gallery
Hotel

Day 15: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the train from Pazardzhik to Stara Zagoratrain
1h 59m
$7–11
Activities
- Memorial Complex Defenders of Stara Zagora
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
Hotel

Day 16: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Transport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Gabrovobus
1h 41m
$3–12
Activities
- Aprilov National High School
- Walk along Yantra River
Hotel




