The golden domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria

    14 Days Bulgaria Tour

    Sofia · Plovdiv · Rose Valley · Black Sea · Veliko Tarnovo

    An in-depth exploration of Bulgaria — from ancient Plovdiv to the Black Sea coast, through rose valleys, medieval capitals, and mountain monasteries.

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    Tour Highlights

    🏛️Plovdiv – Oldest city in Europe
    ⛪Rila Monastery (UNESCO)
    🌹Rose Valley & rose oil
    🏖️Black Sea coast
    🏰Medieval capitals
    🍷Wine tasting
    🕳️Devil's Throat & Eyes of God caves
    🍽️Traditional farm lunch

    Day by Day

    Itinerary

    Day 1Sofia

    Sofia

    Arriving & 3h Walking City Tour

    🛏️ Sofia

    Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and its biggest city. Together with Plovdiv and Stara Zagora, it is 8000 years old and keeps a lot of stories of its glorious past.

    Day 2Rila Monastery & Melnik

    Rila Monastery & Melnik

    Sofia → Rila → Melnik

    🚗 1h40 to Rila 🛏️ Melnik area

    Drive to Rila Monastery, a UNESCO site and the most visited place in Bulgaria. Spend an hour and a half there, lunch in the area, then drive to Melnik — the smallest town in Bulgaria. Pleasant walk and a glass of the famous Melnik wine.

    Day 3Rozhen & Devil's Throat Cave

    Rozhen & Devil's Throat Cave

    Melnik → Rozhen → Trigrad Gorge

    🚗 Pirin → Rhodope 🛏️ Trigrad

    Quick morning stop at Rozhen Monastery, then drive from the Pirin to the Rhodope mountains to feel the magic of this amazing area. Drive through the breathtaking Trigrad Gorge and visit the Devil's Throat Cave.

    Day 4Rhodope Mountain

    Rhodope Mountain

    Trigrad → Krichim → Wine Tasting → Plovdiv

    🚗 2h + 1h + 1h 🛏️ Plovdiv

    A day dedicated to nature's beauty with endless breathtaking views. Spend time around Krichim water reservoir, then stop in a nearby village for wine tasting at a small family winery before arriving in Plovdiv.

    Day 5Plovdiv

    Plovdiv

    Walking Tour – 5-6 Hours

    🛏️ Plovdiv

    A full day in Plovdiv, the Oldest European city. Our focus: Ancient Roman sites, stunning 19th-century Revival houses, and some Communist-era monuments. The walking tour covers the Old Town, the Roman Theatre, and the vibrant city center.

    Day 6Day Trip from Plovdiv

    Day Trip from Plovdiv

    Plovdiv → Asenova Fortress → Bachkovo → Wonder Bridges

    🚗 ~4h total 🛏️ Plovdiv

    Drive south from Plovdiv to visit several highlights. First stop: the medieval Asenova Fortress. Second: Bachkovo Monastery, the second oldest and largest in Bulgaria. Third: the natural Wonder Bridges rock formations.

    Day 7Rose Valley

    Rose Valley

    Plovdiv → Rose Valley

    🚗 2h north 🛏️ Rose Valley area

    North from Plovdiv lies the well-known Rose Valley. Visit a rose oil distillery to learn about Bulgaria's famous rose industry. Also visit the most famous Communist monument in the world and an ancient Thracian tomb.

    Day 8Nessebar

    Nessebar

    Rose Valley → Stara Zagora → Nessebar

    🚗 40min + 2h 🛏️ Nessebar

    Heading east, the first stop is Stara Zagora to visit a Neolithic-era site. Our final destination is Nessebar — a UNESCO site and one of the most visited spots on the Black Sea coast.

    Day 9Varna

    Varna

    Nessebar → Varna

    🚗 2h 🛏️ Varna

    A relatively short drive through the Balkan mountain chain brings us to Varna, the biggest coastal city in Bulgaria. The highlight is the Archaeological Museum with its exhibition of the Oldest Gold in the world.

    Day 10Northern Coastline

    Northern Coastline

    Day trip north from Varna

    🚗 ~5h total 🛏️ Varna

    Explore the beautiful rocky coast of the northern Black Sea area. Visit the dramatic Kaliakra Cape — a long and narrow headland stretching into the sea, rich in history and stunning natural beauty.

    Day 11Medieval Capitals

    Medieval Capitals

    Varna → Shumen → Veliko Tarnovo

    🚗 1h30 + 2h 🛏️ Veliko Tarnovo

    A day fully dedicated to Bulgarian medieval history. First stop: Pliska, a capital from the time of the First Bulgarian Empire. Then a spectacular monument built for Bulgaria's 1300th anniversary. Final stop: Veliko Tarnovo — the last medieval capital.

    Day 12Bulgarian Traditions

    Bulgarian Traditions

    Day trip south from Veliko Tarnovo

    🚗 ~3h total 🛏️ Veliko Tarnovo

    Visit the ethnographic complex Etara, showcasing traditional crafts and houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Second stop: a family farm with a homemade lunch featuring traditional Bulgarian meals.

    Day 13The Eyes of God

    The Eyes of God

    Veliko Tarnovo → Prohodna Cave → Sofia

    🚗 2h + 2h 🛏️ Sofia

    Drive toward the capital with a stop at the fascinating Prohodna Cave, nicknamed 'The Eyes of God' for its two eye-shaped openings in the ceiling. Arrive in Sofia early afternoon with free time to explore.

    Day 14Departure

    Departure

    Transfer to airport

    Transfer to the airport. End of tour.

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