Bulgaria in 5 days Tour

419 € / per person

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Your Bulgaria in 5 days Tour

A concise overview of the Bulgaria 5 day tour :

Your incredible 5-day journey through Bulgaria begins with a scenic drive from Sofia to Koprivshtitsa, where you will explore its charming historic houses before visiting the Thracian tombs and the impressive Shipka Memorial Church. You will witness the mesmerizing Sound and Light show over the medieval Tsarevets fortress in Veliko Tarnovo before continuing to Arbanassi to admire its stunning frescoes. Moving toward the Black Sea coast, you will discover the vibrant city of Varna, the enchanting Balchik royal palace, the dramatic cliffs of Cape Kaliakra, and the ancient town of Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After soaking in the seaside beauty and historical marvels, your journey leads to Plovdiv, where you will walk through Roman ruins, explore its medieval charm, and embrace the rich cultural heritage of the Bulgarian Revival. Finally, as you return to Sofia, you will carry with you unforgettable memories of Bulgaria’s diverse landscapes, deep history, and warm hospitality.

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 8:00h
End: 18:30h

Recommended period:

March – November, All year round is possible

Driving time:

18h / 660km approx

Handicap accessible

Yes, fairly accessible

Special requirements:

Comfortable shoes

Overview

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary for Bulgaria in 5 days

Day 1

On our first busy day we start early from your hotel or accommodation in Sofia and head straight East from Sofia along the beautiful Balkan range (Stara Planina) to historic town of Koprivshtitsa. After a visit of 3 houses-museums and a quick lunch, we continue our road trip to Kazanlak area and we visit the Thracian Tombs (UNESCO and Goliama Kosmatka), Shipka Memorial Church and we will arrive in Veliko Tarnovo where we can enjoy at night the sound and light show over the fortress and relax in our hotel in Veliko Tarnovo with a great view over the monument of Assen Dynasty of Kings. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 2

In the morning after a nice breakfast we start our climb of the Tsarevets hill fortress – the city of Bulgarian Tsars in the 13th and 14th centuries. After that we can take a nice walk around the old Samovodska Street to buy a souvenir and grab some lunch. A short drive will take us to Arbanassi village in the afternoon for a visit of the the Nativity of Christ church with its beautiful frescoes from 1632 and one of the oldest preserved iconostasis from wood. The mural paintings include the life of St. John the Baptist, patron of the church, and the wheel of life with the 12 zodiac signs. In about 3-hour drive we arrive in the sea capital of Bulgaria – Varna where we will check in into our central hotel and enjoy a night walk in the Sea Garden. Overnight in Varna.

Day 3

This 3rd day we will dedicate to our Black Sea north coast – Balcik and Kavarna and its beautiful rocks. We will first visit the Palace in Balcik and its gardens, built by the Romanian Queen Marie in 1937, then have lunch in a restaurant called The Shell Farm, where we can have some fresh clams and other sea fruits and fish. Then we will go to Kaliakra Cape where dolphins and cormorants might be seen. We come back to Varna. There you can see the oldest gold treasure discovered in the whole world in the local historical museum. Overnight in Varna.

Day 4

We will drive south along Bulgarian Black Sea coast to Nesebar, a UNESCO monument and famous sea resort. Sunny Beach nearby will fascinate you with its 8 kilometer long fine sand beach and blue water. On this 4th day you will have a walk in the old town of Nessebar. The town is one of the oldest towns in Europe and the most abundant with medieval architectural monuments in Bulgaria. It inherits an ancient Thracian settlement established 2000 years BC. Nessebar holds nearly 60 houses from the Revival period in Bulgaria (18th-19th century) and more than 40 churches. Overnight in Old Town of Nessebar.

Day 5

On this very last day we go back east (3 hour drive) for our last stop in Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria. Its old town, Roman Theater and Stadium will make you a nice walk garnished with Roman, Medieval and Revival history before we get back to Sofia in the evening.

Suggestion: Add a day tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with our daily RILA MONASTERY SHUTTLE tour for just 30 € per person (35 € November-March) and make your visit of Bulgaria complete.

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Tour Overview

This fast-pace Bulgaria tour offers you a full variety of cultural, historical and natural sights in only 5 days. We designed this tour after many years of experience and discussion in order to offer people with limited time frame to see all major places of interest, including UNESCO Nessebar Black Sea town and Kaliakra cape (North Shore).This 5-Day Bulgaria trip will give you more intimate contact with your guide and with local people, it will require some sitting in the car but it will also save you money for more expensive Sofia hotels. In our tours we have included accommodation in our chosen 3* hotels, where we have complete confidence in the quality of service. Whenever possible, you can upgrade to 4* and 5* hotels or opt for a more budget accommodation.

Activity map

Departure point

Our travel agent will advise your pick up time from your hotel, 2 days before departure.

Prices

Prices:

The tour price is based on the number of people in your party.

1 person

1399 € Single room

2 person

779 € per person

3 person

599 € per person

4 – 8 persons

449 € per person

9 – 18 persons

419 € per person

Included:

transfer to/from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia
guide in English
parking fees
entrance fees
nights and breakfasts in double room hotels 2* and 3*

Not included:

meals
drinks
personal expenses
hotel upgrade
tips

Reviews

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   Declan Dowd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefan was great! We were in a pinch and he drove us all the way to the airport. The tour its self was very well run and smooth. Couldn’t recommend more.
  
 
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   Aidan Boyle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefan was very good, and very knowledgeable, tour also ran a bit late, and he did what he did to help us get to our flight. Thank you
  
 
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   Jack Turek 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guy. Stefan rushed us to the airport giving us a chance to make our flight home. Great service.
  
 
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   Jordan Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tour was really good. The spa and pool was exception recommend to anyone who doesn't know where to go.
  
 
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   Galena Donovan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The trip was very interesting and leisurely attractive.  Rila monastery is absolutely stunning and then we enjoyed the hottest  thermal baths and swimming pools. What a lovely day!
  
 
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   Alayla Castle-Herbert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a really good day trip to Nis with this company. It was very organised with excellent communication beforehand and during, and smooth comfortable travelling in the vehicle. It was really interesting to visit all the different locations and learn a bit more about the history, even though some of it wasn’t always pleasant such as the visit to the concentration camp. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and gave a good mix of background information while also letting us find out more and explore the sites themselves, as well as going out of his way to make aure we had places we could eat/exchange money/pay with card in Nis itself.
  
 
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   דוד קדם 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is evident that Philip, the guide, is very knowledgeable.
An excellent driver, friendly, and with a sense of humor.
We really enjoyed the tour and the sites we visited.
  
 
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   Magdalena Zając 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Belogradchik was breathtaking! We received clear instructions before the trip and had just enough time to enjoy the sites
  
 
  
  
 
 
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