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7 days in Bulgaria
Sofia ShumenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$14–45
Activities
- Nebet Tepe
- Plovdiv Old Town
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Tsarevets Fortress
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Ruse Art Gallery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$27–45
Activities
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Euxinograd Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$17–45
Activities
- Mall Galleria Burgas
- Natural History Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$18–28
Activities
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
8 days in Bulgaria
Plovdiv YambolItinerary navigation
Day 1: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Activities
- Regional Museum of Natural History Plovdiv
- City Art Gallery Plovdiv
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofiabus
1h 40m
$8–17
Activities
- Sofia Synagogue
- South Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Burgasbus
- Take the walk 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
$129–456
Activities
- Flora Expo Center
- Sea Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$16–45
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Aquarium Varna
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$28–45
Activities
- Freedom Square
- Danube River Promenade
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Church of the Forty Martyrs
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Slivenbus
2h 5m
$8–15
Activities
- Old Elm Tree
- Sliven Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 30m
$2–4
Activities
- Yambol Clock Tower
- Yambol Drama Theatre Nezabravka
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Bulgaria
Burgas HaskovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
- Burgas Pier
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Museum of Socialist Art
- Serdica Archaeological Complex
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$14–45
Activities
- Singing Fountains
- Regional Ethnographic Museum 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
- Tsarevets Fortress
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- National Transport Museum
- Monument of Liberty
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$27–45
Activities
- Varna Opera Theatre
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Shumenbus
1h 5m
$6–10
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Shumen Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
5h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Bedechka Park
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$4–12
Activities
- Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theater
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium Yuri Gagarin
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Bulgaria
Varna GabrovoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
- Aladzha Monastery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$17–45
Activities
- Central Beach Burgas
- Ethnographic Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- National Museum of History
- Central Market Hall Halite
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$14–45
Activities
- Hindliyan House
- Alyosha Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Archaeological Museum
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Ruse Art Gallery
- National Transport Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$16–25
Activities
- Shumen Zoo
- Walk along Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
5h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Memorial Complex Defenders of Stara Zagora
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$4–12
Activities
- Haskovo Synagogue
- Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$11–16
Activities
- House of Humor and Satire
- Gabrovo Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Bulgaria
Sofia SlivenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria
Activities
- National Palace of Culture NDK
- Sofia Synagogue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$14–45
Activities
- Plovdiv Old Town
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
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
- Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
- Dohodno Zdanie
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$27–45
Activities
- Terrarium Varna
- Euxinograd Palace
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$17–45
Activities
- Poda Protected Area
- Lake Atanasovsko
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Shumenbus
2h 40m
$18–28
Activities
- Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria
- Church of the Holy Ascension
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
5h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
- Art Gallery Stara Zagora
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$4–12
Activities
- Enjoy Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine
- Haskovo Synagogue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$11–16
Activities
- Aprilov National High School
- Bacho Kiro Cave
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Slivenbus
2h 34m
$9–22
Activities
- Chairlift to Karandila
- Walk along the Asenovets River Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Bulgaria
Plovdiv Stara ZagoraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Activities
- Alyosha Monument
- Church of Saints Constantine and Helena
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Sofiabus
1h 40m
$8–17
Activities
- Museum of Socialist Art
- National Museum of History
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Burgasbus
- Take the walk 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
$129–456
Activities
- Central Beach Burgas
- Burgas Pier
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Burgas to Varnabus
2h
$16–45
Activities
- Roman Baths
- Aquarium Varna
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
3h 10m
$28–45
Activities
- National Transport Museum
- Leventabent
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Slivenbus
2h 5m
$8–15
Activities
- Sliven History Museum
- Chairlift to Karandila
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 30m
$2–4
Activities
- Kabile Archaeological Reserve
- Yambol Zoo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Pleven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
6h 8m
$6–11
Activities
- Water Cascades
- Mausoleum-Chapel St George the Conqueror
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Vidin, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Pleven to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Pleven to Vidintrain
- Take the transfer from Pleven to Vidintransfer
- Take the bus from Pleven to Vidinbus
4h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Vidin Railway Station
- Magura Cave Day Trip
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Vidin to Haskovobus
- Take the transfer from Vidin to Haskovotransfer
- Take the bus from Vidin to Haskovobus
7h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Haskovo Regional Historical Museum
- Statue of the Thracian Goddess Bendida
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Stara Zagorabus
1h 24m
$4–11
Activities
- Neolithic Dwellings Museum
- Tsar Simeon Veliki Blvd Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Bulgaria
Burgas PlevenItinerary navigation
Day 1: Burgas, Bulgaria
Activities
- Mall Galleria Burgas
- Pantheon Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Church of St George Rotunda
- Boyana Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$14–45
Activities
- Ancient Theater of Philippopolis
- Alyosha Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tŭrnovobus
3h 20m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Sarafkina House Museum
- Monument to the Assen Dynasty
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Leventabent
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Varna, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
3h 10m
$27–45
Activities
- Dolphinarium Festa
- Stone Forest Pobiti Kamani
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Shumenbus
1h 5m
$6–10
Activities
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
- Regional Historical Museum Shumen
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
5h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Zagorka Lake Stara Zagora Lake
- Bedechka Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$4–12
Activities
- Haskovo Art Gallery Atanas Sharenkov
- Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$11–16
Activities
- Gabrovo Clock Tower
- Aprilov National High School
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Slivenbus
2h 34m
$9–22
Activities
- Sini Kamani Nature Park
- Walk along the Asenovets River Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 30m
$2–4
Activities
- Yambol Zoo
- Art Gallery Georges Papazov
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Pleven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
6h 8m
$6–11
Activities
- Pleven Panorama
- Regional Historical Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Bulgaria
Varna VidinItinerary navigation
Day 1: Varna, Bulgaria
Activities
- Zoo Varna
- Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Burgas, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgasbus
2h
$17–45
Activities
- Lake Atanasovsko
- Burgas Pier
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Sofia, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain
5h 55m
$9–13
Activities
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Vitosha Mountain
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdivbus
2h 20m
$14–45
Activities
- Ancient Theater of Philippopolis
- 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
- Archaeological Museum
- Mini Bulgaria Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Ruse, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rusebus
1h 55m
$8–12
Activities
- Elias Canetti House
- National Transport Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Shumen, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Shumenbus
1h 46m
$16–25
Activities
- House-Museum Dobri Voynikov
- Pancho Vladigerov House Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Stara Zagorabus
5h 16m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Roman Forum and Ancient Street
- Bedechka Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Haskovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Haskovobus
1h 24m
$4–12
Activities
- Uzundzhovo Church Assumption of the Holy Mother of God
- Haskovo Synagogue
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Gabrovobus
3h 5m
$11–16
Activities
- Gabrovo Clock Tower
- Shipka Pass Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 11: Sliven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Gabrovo to Slivenbus
2h 34m
$9–22
Activities
- Chairlift to Karandila
- Sliven History Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Yambol, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
- Take the train from Sliven to Yamboltrain
1h 30m
$2–4
Activities
- Bezisten Covered Market
- St. George Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 13: Pleven, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
- Take the train from Yambol to Pleventrain
6h 8m
$6–11
Activities
- Pleven Panorama
- Ivan Radoev Dramatic Theatre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 14: Vidin, Bulgaria
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the train from Pleven to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Pleven to Vidintrain
- Take the transfer from Pleven to Vidintransfer
- Take the bus from Pleven to Vidinbus
4h 25m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Boat Trip on Danube River
- Vidin History Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
