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10 Days in Bulgaria, incl. Sofia and Plovdiv
A fascinating 10-day circuit weaves through 7 Bulgarian cities, from Sofia's Roman ruins to Varna's ancient baths. Three UNESCO sites including Nessebar, Rila Monastery, and Plovdiv's Old Town showcase cultural richness. Local experiences include wine tastings at Villa Melnik, rose production at Damascena complex, and traditional Nestinari fire dancing.
- Day 1
Sofia
- Day 2
Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Explore 7,000-year-old Sofia in the morning before traveling to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's medieval capital. Visit Tsarevets Fortress, perched on four hills overlooking the Yantra River. The fortress walls and Baldwin's Tower showcase Bulgaria's historic victory over the 4th Crusade in 1205. A recent visitor noted: "Bulgaria has good roads and very attractive towns and villages. There is a lot to see."
- Day 3
Veliko Tarnovo to Varna
Take a morning walk through Veliko Tarnovo's cobblestone streets and visit Samovodska Charshia for wine tasting. Travel to Varna, a coastal gem that houses the world's oldest gold treasure from the 5th millennium BC. Explore the Roman baths and Sea Garden. Leave early to beat summer traffic on coastal routes.
- Day 4
Varna to Nessebar/Pomorie
- Day 5
Nessebar to Kazanlak
- Day 6
Kazanlak to Plovdiv
Stop at Shipka Church and sample rose brandy at Damascena Ethnographic complex. Continue to Plovdiv, Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city and 2022's Best Cultural Destination. A visitor shared: "I particularly enjoyed learning about the wine culture and the history of this proud nation." Take an evening walk through UNESCO-listed Old Plovdiv.
- Day 7
Plovdiv and Bachkovo
- Day 8
Plovdiv to Melnik
- Day 9
Melnik to Sofia via Rila Monastery
- Day 10
Sofia Departure
10 Days in Bulgaria, incl. Sofia and Plovdiv
Bulgaria's finest attractions unfold over 10 days featuring Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Plovdiv's Roman ruins, and UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Five major cities plus traditional villages Kovachevitsa and Melnik offer diverse perspectives. Luxurious stays at Hotel Sense and Zornitza Estate include exclusive culinary and cultural experiences.
- Days 1-2
Sofia
Begin in Bulgaria's capital city. Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral before 9 AM to avoid crowds and see the golden domes in perfect morning light. Explore the Yellow Pavements area mid-morning when the cafes are lively. For lunch try a Soviet-themed restaurant but book ahead for 1 PM as they get busy.
- Days 2-3
Plovdiv
It's a 2-hour drive from Sofia to Plovdiv, known as Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city. Walk carefully on the Old Town's cobblestone streets which can be slippery. The Roman Theater offers beautiful sunset views over the city but has steep steps. Book a hotel in the Kapana district where you can spend your evenings trying local wines at nearby bars.
- Day 4
Gela
- Day 5
Kovachevitsa
- Days 6-8
Zornitza Family Estate & Melnik
- Days 9-10
Rila Monastery & Sofia
Get to Rila Monastery before 11 AM to beat the crowds. Plan extra time for the drive back to Sofia especially on weekends when traffic can extend the usual 2.5-hour journey. Book a later flight to avoid rushing.
9 Days in Bulgaria, incl. Sofia and Stara Planina Mountains
A challenging 9-day mountain expedition takes you through Bulgaria's highest peaks from Sofia through Apriltsi to Koprivshtitsa. Summit Botev Peak, trek through Central Balkan National Park, and tackle Mount Kupen's wire-roped sections while staying in authentic mountain huts.
- Day 1
Sofia: Arrive before 2 PM to explore the capital.
- Day 2
Sofia to Apriltsi: Take a 3-hour morning transfer to Apriltsi in the Vidima district.
- Day 3
Botev Peak Summit: Set out for Bulgaria's highest Balkan peak (2,376m).
- Day 4
Trek to Ambaritsa: A demanding 7-hour trek across multiple peaks.
- Day 5
Dobrila Hut: A 4-hour ridge walk with no tree cover.
- Day 6
Beklemeto Pass: An easier day through forests and meadows.
- Day 7
Echo Hut Trek: A Central Balkan National Park highlight.
- Day 8
Koprivshtitsa: Walk down through forests to Rozino Village.
- Day 9
Return to Sofia: Morning transfer to Sofia (2 hours).
What people love about 10-day Bulgaria tours
- Legends of Emperors and Crusaders , Wines, Traditional Cuisine. Museum Towns and Villages
This was a very good tour. We had an excellent guide and saw many interesting places. Bulgaria is a beautiful country which now has good roads and very attractive towns and villages. There is a lot to see. We stayed in several four star hotels, mostly for one night. For the most part they were good, although one hotel did not have a lift, which was a nuisance and another, where we stayed for two nights, had hardly any guests the first night. The room was good and the staff were friendly, but it provided a very poor breakfast the first morning and really was below par. The receptionist was new and had not been trained to use the software properly. My fellow traveller was put in a room with no chair. The receptionist (who was a pleasure to speak to and was extremely helpful) and him (he was 88) had to manouvre a chair into his room from another bedroom. This really is not what I would expect from a four star hotel. The second night, they had a tour group, so there were more people and it provided a proper breakfast. On balance I was very impressed with this tour and with the tour guide. I would certainly consider using Tour Radar again. They were very prompt to deal with email queries as well.
- Peaks & Lakes of the Pirin and Rila Mountains
At the end of August, my son went on a guided hike of the Rila and Pirin mountains in Bulgaria with Traventuria Ltd. Here is an account of the tour from his perspective: Tour guide: Alexander Serafimov (Alex). Alex was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the mountains both in terms of flora and fauna. His English was immaculate (first language Bulgarian) but he also proved his multi-lingual abilities plenty of times on the tour! Overall, the best tour guide I have ever had. The tour at a glance: the tour went through both the Rila and Pirin mountain ranges, of which I completed 3 of the main peaks (Polizhan, Musala and Vihren) as well as the beautiful 7 Rila Lakes. We were a small group (6 individuals, all English speaking). It was without doubt the most enthralling journey each day, with the scenery changing ever so often. Lush forests, rocky mountains and sharp faces met us each day. Also note, that this particular hike is challenging and requires a great deal of fitness. In total, the tour lasted 7 days. Extras: There were many extras that were thrown in that we did not even know we would be getting! 1. Guided tour through Bansko and Sofia with Alex, again very knowledgeable especially about the history of these places. 2. Almost every night we had dinner at a different restaurant and one night we had a traditional Bulgarian experience where we sang and danced through the streets of a small village! The restaurant decision is left in the hands of the tour guide by Traventuria and Alex did a great job of picking the best and most diverse places. 3. Cable cars, chair lifts, transfers all included without extra charge. 4. A goodie bag at the start of the tour. Importantly, none of these things came at any extra cost. Overall: Traventuria was extremely well organised from the start. Alex was a star of a guide. The trek through the mountains was breathtaking. A must for any trekking enthusiast.
- Eastern Europe Express
best guide you can have...he cares about the people in his group
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