35 days in Bulgaria Itinerary

Famous for its nightlife, the town of Sunny Beach along the Black Sea coast is the most popular summer vacation spot in the country.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): pause for some photo ops at Sculpture of Peptko Blagoev and then explore the ancient world of Nessebar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Kashmiri, view the masterpieces at Art Shop Orange, then slough off your stress at Turkish baths, and finally awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To see maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Sunny Beach itinerary builder site.

Manchester, UK to Sunny Beach is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Manchester to Sunny Beach, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manchester in September, expect Sunny Beach to be a bit warmer, temps between 29°C and 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Varna.

Combine historical exploration and seaside relaxation at Varna, Bulgaria's coastal Black Sea city.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Varna: Historical Park (in Neofit Rilski), Tyulenovo Rocks (in Tyulenovo) and Dobrich (Cape Kaliakra & St George City Park). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at ''Primorski'' park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, delve into the distant past at Stone Forest, and let little ones run wild at Kids Play Children's Center.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Varna travel planner.

Traveling by car from Sunny Beach to Varna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Varna, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Veliko Tarnovo.

Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province.Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. Venture out of the city with trips to Gabrovo (Interactive Museum of Industry, Open Air Ethnographic Museum ETAR, &more). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Tsarevets, engage your brain at Museum of illusions Veliko Tarnovo, make a trip to Mini Bulgaria Park, and relax and rejuvenate at Yoga Dharma - Day Class.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Veliko Tarnovo trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect slightly colder evenings in Veliko Tarnovo when traveling from Varna in September, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Stara Zagora.

Stara Zagora is a city in Bulgaria, a nationally important economic center. On the 20th (Wed), learn about winemaking at Midalidare Estate and then identify plant and animal life at Valley of Roses. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Neolithic Dwellings Museum, shop like a local with Art gallery - Kazanlak, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Massage Studio Natalie, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Thracian Tomb .

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Stara Zagora trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Veliko Tarnovo to Stara Zagora in 2 hours. September in Stara Zagora sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Plovdiv.

Though it is often seen as merely a stopover city, Plovdiv is actually a lively university town with bohemian cafes, a thriving art scene, and exciting nightlife.

Get out of town with these interesting Plovdiv side-trips: Central Balkan National Park (in Kalofer), Zagreus Winery (in Parvomai) and Bachkovo Monastery (in Bachkovo). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Plovdiv Roman Theatre, make a trip to Plovdiv Old Town, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Plovdiv trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv takes 1.5 hours. In September in Plovdiv, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to drive to Smolyan.

Smolyan is a town and ski resort in the far south of Bulgaria near the border with Greece. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): fly down the slopes at Fun Park Pamporovo, then glide through natural beauty at Spree Ski & Snowboard School, then hit the slopes at Pamporovo Ski Resort, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Chepelare Ski Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Marvelous Bridges and then get all the equipment you need at Enduro Adventure Bulgaria.

Plan trip to Smolyan with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Traveling by car from Plovdiv to Smolyan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bansko.

Boasting the longest ski runs in the country, Bansko offers one of the best ski resort locations in Bulgaria.

Venture out of the city with trips to Blagoevgrad (Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church & Park Bachinovo), Townpark (in Sandanski) and Pirin National Park (in Pirin). There's much more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vihren, make a trip to Velyanova House, contemplate the long history of Neofit Rilski Museum, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Bansko trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Smolyan to Bansko takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Melnik.

Melnik is a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria, in the southwestern Pirin Mountains, about 440 m above sea level. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): learn about winemaking at Rupel Winery, do a tasting at Orbelus Organic Winery, then learn about winemaking at Villa Melnik Winery, and finally stop by Wine Gallery.

Before you visit Melnik, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Getting from Bansko to Melnik by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can drive to Rila.

Rila is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, in Rila Municipality, part of Kyustendil Province. On the 3rd (Tue), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rila and then steep yourself in history at Rila Monastery. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Musala Peak.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Rila online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Melnik to Rila takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In October in Rila, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Borovets.

The oldest ski resort in Bulgaria, Borovets today serves as a popular modern destination for winter holidays.

categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. The adventure continues: see what you can catch with Go Borovets, fly down the slopes at Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, make a trip to Tsarska Bistritsa, and admire the striking features of Barakli Mosque.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Borovets holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Rila to Borovets takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sofia.

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

On the 10th (Tue), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Boyana Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Sofia Church, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Sofia holiday planning website.

Traveling by car from Borovets to Sofia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Sofia, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.