BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 best 1-day tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A practical 8.5-hour day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv with Roman ruins, Revival houses, and guided walking plus free time for lunch.
“Great day excurtion to Plovdiv, on time,informative guide, very interesting historical place to visit.”
Full-day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa with guided old towns, Roman ruins, and liberation history in an air-conditioned ride.
“The draw back is there is hardly any time in the city to see anything or have a nice lunch we got 50 minutes”
Private day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery with door-to-door A/C pickup, Wi‑Fi, and expert English guidance.
“Wow! Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day! So much history and color! Had a great guide, knowledgeable not only Bulgarian history, but also the Balkan countries! Highly recommend this tour when in Sofia.”
Day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv Old Town and Rila Monastery with hotel transfer, Wi‑Fi in the car, and free entry tickets.
“Our tour guide Apostolos was amazing very knowledgeable and helpful we as a family had a great time . Thanks”
Sofia day trip to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv by A/C minibus: dress code, smart self-guided time, and a relaxed return.
“I recommend this trip that allows you to see the most important things in the surroundings of Sofia in one day. The guide Philip was very professional and clear.”
A self-guided day trip from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, with transport, audioguide, and time to explore.
“Our guide is excellent. Boyona and Rila are a must sites to visit. We are actually on our way back to Sofia from Rila while writing this. The only downside side (big downside) are the buses! 40”
From Sofia, see Skopje’s top sights with English guides and finish at Matka Canyon for a boat trip and cave views on a tight day.
“Nice and friendly guides, the trip was as planned and everything and everyone was in time. Professional company”
Private Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi car ride, guided Old Town and free time for lunch and Roman sights.
“Plovdiv is a must see when visiting Bulgaria. Simon, my guide, was so knowledgeable on all the history of this beautiful town. Don’t forget to whisper your wish in Milyo’s ear!”
Ski and snowboard day trip from Sofia to Borovets with full gear, lift pass, air-conditioned transport, and time for mountain views.
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Marvelous Bridges, Kosovo Rhodope village cuisine, and Bachkovo Monastery in a small guided day trip from Plovdiv.
“It was very lovely. The guide was considerate, did not rush us and took breaks as needed. The views and the Monastery were amazing and overall it was a great experience!”
