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6 Best Balkan Day Trips In Bulgaria

Bulgaria's best days out.

The 6 best balkan day trips in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.

6 Best Balkan Day Trips In Bulgaria

Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group

Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group - Old Bazaar and the Ottoman Trade Route Story in Skopje

1.Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group

Most Popular★ 4.5

Small-group day trip from Sofia to Skopje with pickup, two English guides, Old Bazaar, Stone Bridge, Mother Teresa, free lunch time.

“This was honestly a great way to spend a full day while in Sofia, assuming you have the time in your schedule. The drive is long, but not brutal—mostly traffic-free and pretty smooth overall. Transportation was seamless and on time both ways, which made the day feel easy and well-organized.”

431 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $95.53by BulTrips

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Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia - The drive, the gorge, and the border timing you should plan for

2.Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

★ 4.5

Full-day tour from Sofia to Niš with Mediana Roman ruins, the Skull Tower, WWII camp, Niš Fortress, and scenic gorge views.

“Was chilly this time of year but we expected that & dressed warmly. The border crossings were not too bad - but I could see how this could be a hassle in busier times.”

90 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $83.27by V Travel Ltd.

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Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia - Macedonia Square statues and the Philip of Macedon moment

3.Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

★ 4.5

12-hour Skopje day trip from Sofia with small-group guidance, Old Bazaar, Macedonia Square sights, Mother Teresa, Museum City, and mountain views.

“The city of Skopje, was alot more than I expected. Full of history, shops, restaurants and bars. I wasn’t expecting much, but I was wrong. Stefan was my driver… what a great guy!”

49 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $106.93by V Travel Ltd.

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Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia

Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia - Skopje Old Bazaar to Fortress: City Sights Without the Guesswork

Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia

Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia - Crossing into Kosovo: Pristina’s National Library and Ottoman landmarks

5.Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia

★ 5.0

Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 days from Sofia: Skopje bazaars, Pristina mosques, and an overnight in Prizren with door-to-door transfers.

“Was a great experience, we were picked up from our accommodation in Sofia and given clear instructions for how the day would work. We arrived in North Macedonia to a two hour walking tour to see all of the city. This was in forty degree heat so make sure you have plenty of water, hats…”

34 reviews2 days (approx.)From $402.47by BulTrips

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Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave - The practical “before you go” checklist (passport, shoes, and lunch)

6.Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

★ 5.0

Sofia to Skopje day trip with free Mother Teresa sites, Ottoman-era mosque and Old Bazaar, plus Matka Canyon boat views and caves.

“Very reliable agency! Skopje is a city of contrasts that surprises us from the very first walk. On one side are the monumental statues and neoclassical facades in the center, and on the other is the old charm of the Old Bazaar. The stone bridge connects these two worlds. After lunch, we visited the exceptionally…”

15 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $191.47by campfirebg, ltd

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