11 days in Sofia Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Sofia: Bachkovo Monastery (in Bachkovo), Borovets (Borovets Mountain Bike Park, Horseback Riding Tours, &more) and Assen's Fortress (in Asenovgrad). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the landmark architecture of Temple Sveti Nikolay, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Sofia Church.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Sofia online trip planner.

If you are flying in from Oman, the closest major aiport is Sofia Airport. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C.