60 days in Bulgaria Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Aladzha Monastery and Varna Archaeological Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Varna side-trips: Shumen (Monument "1300 Years of Bulgaria" & Madara Rider), Provadia (Salla Estate & Fortress Ovech) and Historical Park (in Neofit Rilski). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Cape Kaliakra, make a trip to Monument of Stefan Karadzha, appreciate the extensive heritage of Pliska National Historical Archaeological Reserve, and see the interesting displays at The Retro Museum In Varna.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Varna itinerary tool.

Jakarta, Indonesia to Varna is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Jakarta to Varna is minus 5 hours. In November, Varna is colder than Jakarta - with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can catch the shuttle to Nessebar.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel and Turkish Baths. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Archaeological Museum, admire the landmark architecture of St Stephens Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saint Sophia, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Christ Pantocrator.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Nessebar online holiday planner.

Traveling by shuttle from Varna to Nessebar takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Nessebar can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Sozopol.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sea Garden and Kavatsite Beach. Explore Sozopol's surroundings by going to Beglik-Tash (in Primorsko) and Burgas (Kilometre zero, Aviomuseum Burgas, &more). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Ravadinovo Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, shop like a local with Art Gallery, and make a trip to Yuzhna krepostna stena i kula.

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Getting from Nessebar to Sozopol by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Sozopol can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can drive to Ruse.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Freedom Square and Dunavska Gradina. Explore Ruse's surroundings by going to Srebarna Nature Reserve (in Srebarna), Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari UNESCO World Heritage Site (in Sveshtari) and Medzhit Tabiya Fort (in Silistra).

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Drive from Sozopol to Ruse in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Veliko Tarnovo.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Devetashka Cave and Asen's Monument. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Veliko Tarnovo: Krushunskiye Waterfalls (in Krushuna), Gabrovo (Sokolski Monastery & Open Air Ethnographic Museum ETAR) and The Covered Bridge (in Lovech).

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Veliko Tarnovo sightseeing planning tool.

Traveling by car from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Veliko Tarnovo can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Kazanlak.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rozhdestvo Hristovo Temple, don't miss a visit to The Thracian tomb at Shushmanets, appreciate the history behind Buzludzha, then take in the exciting artwork at Art gallery - Kazanlak, and finally make a trip to Megalitgh Rock Sanctuary. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge in some personalized pampering at Massage Studio Natalie, then appreciate the history behind National Park-Museum Shipka-Buzluzha, then make a trip to Buhalov Han - Center for crafts and cultural traditions, and finally examine the collection at House-Museum of Ivan Vazov.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kazanlak online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. December in Kazanlak sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Kardzhali.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Womb Cave and Mezek Fortress Neutzikon. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kardzhali: Smolyan (Ecotrail Neviastata & Pamporovo Ski Resort), Thracian sanctuary (in Tatul) and Pamporovo (Ski School Aspen & Spree Ski & Snowboard School).

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Getting from Kazanlak to Kardzhali by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Plovdiv.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Room Escape Games and Walking tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery (in Bachkovo), Koprivshtitsa (Todor Kableshkov House Museum, Georgi Benkovski Monument, &more) and Assen's Fortress (in Asenovgrad). There's lots more to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, see the interesting displays at Ethnographic Museum, make a trip to Roman Ruins and Tomb, and delve into the distant past at Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Plovdiv itinerary planner.

Drive from Kardzhali to Plovdiv in 2 hours. December in Plovdiv sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Borovets.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cottage Farm and Horseback Riding Tours. Explore Borovets' surroundings by going to Lepenitsa Cave (in Rakitovo), Therma Kostenetz (in Kostenets) and Tsari Mali Grad (in Belchin). Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at Go Borovets, stroll around Borovets Mountain Bike Park, stroll through Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School, and don't miss a visit to Tsarska Bistritsa.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Borovets trip planner.

Getting from Plovdiv to Borovets by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Rila.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Rila Monastery, see human ingenuity at work at Belmeken Dam, and then identify plant and animal life at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Rila National Park.

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Traveling by car from Borovets to Rila takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Rila sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Melnik.

On the 19th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Rozhen Monastery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint George, learn about winemaking at Villa Melnik Winery, then look for gifts at Wine Gallery, and finally don't miss a visit to Kordopulova House. On your second day here, do a tasting at Orbelus Organic Winery, then do a tasting at Rupel Winery, then contemplate the long history of Baba Vanga Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Rupite.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Melnik trip planning site.

Drive from Rila to Melnik in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Belogradchik.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): explore the fascinating underground world of The Magura Cave, then explore the fascinating underground world of Venetsa Cave, then take in the dramatic natural features at Belogradchik Rocks, and finally steep yourself in history at Belogradchik Fortress.

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You can drive from Melnik to Belogradchik in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In December in Belogradchik, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Sofia.

Step off the beaten path and head to Museum of illusions Sofia and National Institute of Archaeology with Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sofia: The Erma River Gorge (in Tran), Pernik (Underground Mining Museum & Regional History Museum Pernik) and Kyustendil (Dimitar Peshev Museum & Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery). Dedicate the 25th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, gain insight at Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, learn about all things military at National Museum of Military History, and explore the world behind art at The Red Flat.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Sofia trip planner.

Getting from Belogradchik to Sofia by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Belogradchik to Sofia, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December in Sofia, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.