Bulgaria-6-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia

  • Arrival: Arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF)
  • Transportation: Take a taxi or bus ( around 2-3 euros) to the city center
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel or hostel
  • Places to go:
    • Visit the National Historical Museum (free admission, but donations are appreciated)
    • Explore the ancient ruins of Serdica ( entrance fee: 5 BGN, around 2.50 euros)
    • Enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine at a local restaurant (around 10-15 euros per meal)
  • Things to know:
    • Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN) as its currency
    • The official language is Bulgarian, but many locals speak English
    • Weather: Spring and summer are mild, while winters can be chilly (December to February)

Day 2: Sofia

  • Places to go:
    • Visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (free admission)
    • Explore the vibrant Vitosha Boulevard shopping street
    • Relax in one of the many parks or gardens in the city (entry fee around 1-2 BGN, around 0.50-1 euro)
  • Activities:
    • Take a guided walking tour to discover Sofia’s hidden gems (around 10-15 euros per person)
    • Visit the Central Market Hall (free admission) for local produce and souvenirs
  • Food: Try traditional Bulgarian dishes like shopska salad, banitsa, or kebapche at a street food stall or restaurant

Day 3: Veliko Tarnovo

  • Transportation: Take a bus or train to Veliko Tarnovo (around 2-3 hours)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel or hostel
  • Places to go:
    • Explore the ancient fortress of Tsarevets (entry fee: around 10 BGN, around 5 euros)
    • Visit the medieval church of Assumption (free admission)
    • Wander through the cobblestone streets and picturesque houses in the old town

Day 4: Nessebar

  • Transportation: Take a bus or train to Nessebar (around 2-3 hours from Veliko Tarnovo)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel or hostel
  • Places to go:
    • Visit the ancient ruins of Nessebar (entry fee: around 10 BGN, around 5 euros)
    • Explore the cobblestone streets and picturesque houses in the old town
    • Enjoy a romantic sunset on the Black Sea coast

Day 5: Plovdiv

  • Transportation: Take a bus or train to Plovdiv (around 4-5 hours from Nessebar)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel or hostel
  • Places to go:
    • Explore the cobblestone streets and picturesque houses in the old town
    • Visit the ancient amphitheater (entry fee: around 10 BGN, around 5 euros)
    • Enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine at a local restaurant

Day 6: Departure from Sofia

  • Transportation: Take a bus or taxi back to Sofia Airport (around 2-3 hours)
  • Departure: Depart from Sofia Airport