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Discover Bulgaria: A Self-Drive Exploration of Its Best-Kept Secrets

11 days
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Start and end in Sofia
5.0
1 traveler review
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  • The sights in Bulgaria including historic and natural were a pleasant surprise.

    BM
    Beryl, traveled in July
    5.0
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Across Europe Ltd.
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore Rila Monastery and stay by the river
  • Hike in Pirin National Park or visit Melnik
  • Discover ancient Plovdiv and its cobblestone streets
  • Tour Kazanluk's Thracian tombs and Rose Museum
  • Relax on Nessebur's beaches and explore its history

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia - Rila Monastery
  2. Day 2 Rila Monastery - Bansko
  3. Day 3 Bansko
  4. Day 4 Bansko - Plovdiv
  5. Day 5 Plovdiv - Kazanluk - Nesebur
  6. Day 6 Nesebur
  7. Day 7 Nesebur - Varna
  8. Day 8 Varna - Veliko Turnovo
  9. Day 9 Veliko Turnovo
  10. Day 10 Veliko Turnovo - Sofia
  11. Day 11 Sofia
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Across Europe Ltd.

5.0
(4 reviews)

Number of tours

16

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    Across Europe Ltd.
    5.0
  • BM
    · July 19th, 2025
    The printed guide and organisation of the final itinerary were excellent. We were glad we changed the itinerary to add a night in Kazanlak between Plovdiv and Nessebar as it was a long way to drive, and as there are many interesting sights around Kazanlak: we also visited Shipka Church and Pass which were well worth seeing as we had a bit of extra time there. Due to the long drive to get to coastal Bulgarian areas, we would have liked an extra night there, probably in Varna which suited our historical interests. Both guided tours in Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo were excellent and very informative. We appreciated the extra time spent with Sofia in Veliko Tarnovo giving us a guided tour of the Tsarevets Fortress and also sights in the town. Overall the sights in Bulgaria including historic and natural were a pleasant surprise.
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    Across Europe Ltd. commented on this review
    Dear Beryl and Ronald, Thank you for choosing to visit Bulgaria and for sharing your wonderful feedback about your experience. We're truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted that our country left a positive impression on you. Your support... Show more
    Trip date: July 2025

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11 days
Discover Bulgaria: A Self-Drive Exploration of Its Best-Kept Secrets
From Sofia to Sofia

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Tour ID: 198675

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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