9-Day Grand Bulgaria
Monasteries, Mountains & the Black Sea
Sofia (2N) → Bansko (2N) → Plovdiv +3 more
Per person · 2 travellers
108000
Per person · 4 travellers
91800
Must-do highlights
- St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Serdica Ancient Complex
- Rila Monastery (UNESCO)
- Pirin National Park
- Bansko Old Town
- Plovdiv Roman Theatre & Old Town
- Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (UNESCO)
- Tsarevets Fortress
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Roman Baths of Varna
- Sea Garden Promenade
Photos appear across the day-by-day plan below
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9-Day Grand Bulgaria: Monasteries, Mountains & the Black Sea — 6 stops of unforgettable moments
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9 days · 8 nights
- Day 01Sofia
Arrival at Sofia International Airport · Private Airport Transfer · Hotel Check-in & Refresh · Stroll Vitosha Boulevard Promenade · Welcome Dinner with Traditio…
Overnight
Sofia Hotel
- Day 02Sofia
Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral · Explore St. George Rotunda · Walk Serdica Ancient Underground Complex · See National Theatre & City Garden · Leisure Even…
Overnight
Sofia Hotel
- Day 03Bansko
Hotel Check-out · Scenic Drive through Rila Mountains · Tour UNESCO Rila Monastery · Arrive in Alpine Bansko · Walk Bansko Old Town · Traditional Mehana Tavern…
Overnight
Bansko Alpine Resort
- Day 04Bansko
Drive to Pirin National Park · View Vihren Hut Alpine Panoramas · See Ancient Baikushev's Pine · Light Alpine Scenic Walk · Soak in Banya Thermal Mineral Spring…
Overnight
Bansko Alpine Resort
- Day 05Plovdiv
Hotel Check-out · Scenic Mountain Drive to Plovdiv · Tour Ancient Roman Theatre · Explore Plovdiv Old Town National Revival Houses · Stroll Kapana Creative Dist…
Overnight
Plovdiv Boutique Hotel
- Day 06Veliko Tarnovo
Hotel Check-out · Drive to Thracian Valley · Visit UNESCO Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak · Cross Scenic Shipka Pass · Arrive in Medieval Capital Veliko Tarnovo · Eve…
Overnight
Veliko Tarnovo Hotel
- Day 07Varna
Hotel Check-out · Explore Tsarevets Fortress & Patriarchal Cathedral · Shop at Samovodska Charshiya Crafts Street · Scenic Drive to Maritime Capital Varna · Sea…
Overnight
Varna Beachfront Hotel
- Day 08Varna
Visit Varna Archaeological Museum (Thracian Gold) · Explore Ancient Roman Baths · See Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral · Black Sea Promenade Stroll · Fa…
Overnight
Varna Beachfront Hotel
- Day 09Departure
Breakfast & Hotel Check-out · Private Airport Transfer to Varna International Airport (or Sofia Airport via overland drive) · Departure Flight
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Handpicked 4-Star Premium & Boutique Central Hotels (Sofia
- Bansko
- Plovdiv
- Veliko Tarnovo
- Varna)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- Private Chauffeured Vehicle for All Transfers & Intercity Sightseeing
- Entry Fees to Rila Monastery Museum
- Tsarevets Fortress
- and Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
- Admission to Plovdiv Roman Theatre
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- and Roman Baths
- Entrance & Pool Access to Banya Thermal Mineral Springs
- Local English-speaking Guides for Cultural Sightseeing Walks
- Traditional Welcome Dinner & Tavern Dinner
Not included
- International Airfare
- Bulgaria Paper Visa or Schengen Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities or Personal Expenses Not Mentioned
- Lunches & Dinners Not Specified
- Gratuities for Private Driver & Local Guides
- Local Municipal & City Eco Taxes
When to go
Season & weather
Best months
May–Sep · Oct (Autumn Colors in Mountains)
Avoid
Nov–Feb (Heavy Snow in Mountain Passes & Closed Sea Resort Facilities)
Temperature
-2°C–30°C
Rainfall
Moderate
Cold warning
High (Winter in Mountains)
Monsoon / typhoon
None
Peak season
Jul–Aug
Getting there
Travel details
- Visa
- Standard Paper Visa Required (Valid multiple-entry Schengen allows visa-free entry)
- Fly from (India)
- BOM , DEL , BLR
- Flight time
- 11–14 Hours
- Airline
- Qatar Airways · Turkish Airlines · Lufthansa · Austrian Airlines
- Booking lead time
- 2–3 Months
- Local currency
- BGN / EUR
- Trip style
- Private / Group Tour
- Budget tier
- Premium