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Explore Bulgaria in a week, Self-Drive

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Highlights

  • Explore the Old Town of Nessebar
  • Visit the Thracian Tomb in Kazanlak
  • Stroll through Plovdiv's ancient streets
  • Discover Sofia's rich history and culture
  • Experience Veliko Tarnovo's medieval charm

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL VARNA or BOURGAS / CAR HIRE PICK-UP (10km – 30min)
  2. Day 2 VARNA/BOURGAS – NESSEBAR – KAZANLAK – PLOVDIV (420km – 6hrs)
  3. Day 3 PLOVDIV AND SURROUNDINGS (60km – 1.5hr)
  4. Day 4 PLOVDIV – SOFIA (240km – 4hrs)
  5. Day 5 SOFIA
  6. Day 6 SOFIA – VELIKO TARNOVO (270km – 4hrs)
  7. Day 7 VELIKO TARNOVO – VARNA/BOURGAS (310km – 4.5h)
  8. Day 8 CAR HIRE DROP-OFF / DEPARTURE VARNA or BURGAS (10km – 30min)
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  • Vincent
    · June 11th, 2025
    Great tour for a quick introduction to the country.
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  • David
    · August 31st, 2023
    We really enjoyed the excellent communication from Emiliana and we found every detail of the organisation to be perfect. We had a delightful day with our very knowledgeable and engaging guide from Varna. We thought all the hotels were well placed and comfortable. The hire car was very good and all arrangements for it went smoothly. We very much appreciated the suggested place to visit and did our best to cover all of them. We also enjoyed the meals arranged for us. In short, we loved Bulgaria and would happily recommend your company to anyone.
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  • Adele
    · June 27th, 2023
    Our Bulgaria trip was outstanding as we covered so much each day all of which was so interesting as well as varied. Our guide Milena was very professional. She explained each exploration carefully allowing us to process the history of the country and the impact of other Eurpean forces on the land. Her language ability was precise. She led us through the aims of each day and guided us through towns and fortresses and in and out of so many features such as tombs and churches and food. I cannot thank her enough for making the trip so memorable. George , our driver was expert at his job. He was polite and caring and good company too.
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    tour to start in Sofia with one night stay, pick up car on 2nd day, drive to Rila and have 2 nights stay in Plovdiv, drive to Veliko Tarnovo and stay there 2 nights and then to Ruse where drop off car for 5 days. Need accommodations for 6 nights and car rental for 5 days. Tour starts on Oct 28, car pick up on 29th, returning car on Nov 2nd. Provide rates for 3 and 4 stars hotel with breakfast and car rental.

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      Route overview: Sofia (1 night), Plovdiv (2 nights), Veliko Tarnovo (2 nights). Pick up rent-a-car on 29.10 at hotel reception in Sofia in morning. Drop off car on 02.11 in Rousse. Note: Pick up/drop off at different locations makes rental more expensive.

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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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    • For any tour departing before January 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Bulgaria. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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