5 Days trip in Bulgaria

Budget: 500 - 2500 USD City sightseeing Outdoor adventures Nightlife Food exploration Festivals/events

Bulgaria is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. With a rich history, diverse landscapes, and a vibrant culture, Bulgaria offers a captivating travel experience.

Currency

BGN

Exchange Rate of 1 USD to BGN

BGN 1.79

Best Travel Debit Card

Wise

Capital

Sofia

Timezone

UTC+02:00

Electricity

Language

Bulgarian

Weather

☁️ 21.82°C

Best Way to Get Around

bus

train

taxi

Rila

Rila Monastery
$ $ $ $

Visit the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

120 minutes sightseeing culture Google Maps
Sapareva Banya

Seven Rila Lakes
$ $ $ $

Hike to the Seven Rila Lakes for stunning views of the glacial lakes and surrounding mountains.

360 minutes outdooradventure Google Maps
Sofia

Vitosha Boulevard
$ $ $ $

Explore the vibrant nightlife and food scene on Vitosha Boulevard in the heart of Sofia.

120 minutes nightlife foodexploration Google Maps

Veliko Tarnovo

Tsarevets Fortress
$ $ $ $

Visit the Tsarevets Fortress, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and a symbol of the country's medieval glory.

120 minutes sightseeing culture Google Maps
Veliko Tarnovo

Madjare
$ $ $ $

Go horseback riding in the Madjare nature reserve, followed by a traditional Bulgarian lunch at a local restaurant.

240 minutes outdooradventure foodexploration Google Maps
Asenovgrad

Asen's Fortress
$ $ $ $

Visit the well-preserved medieval fortress of Asen's Fortress for stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valley.

120 minutes sightseeing culture Google Maps

Asenovgrad

Bachkovo Monastery
$ $ $ $

Visit the Bachkovo Monastery, one of the oldest and most important Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Bulgaria.

120 minutes sightseeing culture Google Maps
Trigrad

Devil's Throat Cave
$ $ $ $

Explore the underground wonderland of Devil's Throat Cave, where legend has it the devil himself lives.

180 minutes outdooradventure Google Maps
Plovdiv

Plovdiv Old Town
$ $ $ $

Stroll through the picturesque streets of Plovdiv's Old Town, with its colorful houses, cobblestone roads, and great restaurants.

180 minutes sightseeing foodexploration Google Maps

Shipka

Buzludzha Monument
$ $ $ $

Visit the Buzludzha Monument, a giant and controversial monument built by the Bulgarian Communist Party on top of a scenic hill.

120 minutes sightseeing culture Google Maps
Shipka

Shipka Pass
$ $ $ $

Take a scenic drive or bike ride to the Shipka Pass, a strategic mountain pass that played a key role in the Russo-Turkish War.

120 minutes outdooradventure Google Maps
Varna

Varna Sea Garden
$ $ $ $

Experience the lively nightlife and great seafood restaurants on the Varna Sea Garden, a beautiful park on the Black Sea coast.

120 minutes nightlife foodexploration Google Maps

Sofia

Sofia Central Market Hall
$ $ $ $

Indulge in the culinary wonders of Bulgaria at the Sofia Central Market Hall, with its fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and baked goods.

120 minutes foodexploration Google Maps
Sofia

Sofia City Garden
$ $ $ $

Relax and people-watch at the Sofia City Garden, a peaceful park in the heart of the city with fountains, statues, and gardens.

120 minutes sightseeing outdooradventure Google Maps
Sofia

Sofia Opera and Ballet
$ $ $ $

Catch a stunning performance at the Sofia Opera and Ballet, one of the top performing arts centers in Bulgaria.

180 minutes nightlife culture Google Maps

Accommodation

Hostel

10-25 per night

Hotel

50-100 per night

Airbnb

20-50 per night

Transportation

Metro

0.50-1 per ride

Taxi

0.40-0.60 per km

Car rental

20-50 per day

Food

Street food

2-5 per meal

Budget restaurant

5-10 per meal

Mid-range restaurant

20-40 per meal

Fine dining

50-100 per meal

Activities

Sightseeing (e.g. visit to Rila Monastery)

5-10 entrance fee

Outdoor adventure (e.g. hiking in Vitosha mountain)

Free-50 for guided tours

Nightlife (e.g. entrance to a club)

5-10 cover charge

Festival/Event (e.g. Sofia International Film Festival)

5-20 admission fee

5 Days trip in Bulgaria

General Infomation

Day 1

Rila Monastery
$ $ $ $

Seven Rila Lakes
$ $ $ $

Vitosha Boulevard
$ $ $ $

Day 2

Tsarevets Fortress
$ $ $ $

Madjare
$ $ $ $

Asen's Fortress
$ $ $ $

Day 3

Bachkovo Monastery
$ $ $ $

Devil's Throat Cave
$ $ $ $

Plovdiv Old Town
$ $ $ $

Day 4

Buzludzha Monument
$ $ $ $

Shipka Pass
$ $ $ $

Varna Sea Garden
$ $ $ $

Day 5

Sofia Central Market Hall
$ $ $ $

Sofia City Garden
$ $ $ $

Sofia Opera and Ballet
$ $ $ $

Estimated Cost (USD)

Accommodation

Transportation

Food

Activities

5 Days trip in Bulgaria

General Infomation

Day 1

Rila Monastery $ $ $ $

Seven Rila Lakes $ $ $ $

Vitosha Boulevard $ $ $ $

Day 2

Tsarevets Fortress $ $ $ $

Madjare $ $ $ $

Asen's Fortress $ $ $ $

Day 3

Bachkovo Monastery $ $ $ $

Devil's Throat Cave $ $ $ $

Plovdiv Old Town $ $ $ $

Day 4

Buzludzha Monument $ $ $ $

Shipka Pass $ $ $ $

Varna Sea Garden $ $ $ $

Day 5

Sofia Central Market Hall $ $ $ $

Sofia City Garden $ $ $ $

Sofia Opera and Ballet $ $ $ $

Estimated Cost (USD)

Accommodation

Transportation

Food

Activities

Let's Start with Wonderplan

Rila Monastery
$ $ $ $

Seven Rila Lakes
$ $ $ $

Vitosha Boulevard
$ $ $ $

Tsarevets Fortress
$ $ $ $

Madjare
$ $ $ $

Asen's Fortress
$ $ $ $

Bachkovo Monastery
$ $ $ $

Devil's Throat Cave
$ $ $ $

Plovdiv Old Town
$ $ $ $

Buzludzha Monument
$ $ $ $

Shipka Pass
$ $ $ $

Varna Sea Garden
$ $ $ $

Sofia Central Market Hall
$ $ $ $

Sofia City Garden
$ $ $ $

Sofia Opera and Ballet
$ $ $ $