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23-day Discovery tour of Bulgaria, self-drive

23 days
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Start and end in Sofia
5.0
3 traveler reviews
23-day Discovery tour of Bulgaria, self-drive - Across Europe Ltd.

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Operator
Across Europe Ltd.
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia with a local guide on foot
  • Visit the Magura cave and see prehistoric art
  • Taste wines in Veliko Turnovo's old marketplace
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed Nessebir town
  • Tour the ancient city of Plovdiv with a guide

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia
  3. Day 3 Sofia - Chiprovtsi - Belogradchik - Vidin
  4. Day 4 Vidin - Magura cave - Rabisha - Vidin
  5. Day 5 Vidin - Lukovit
  6. Day 6 Lukovit - Veliko Turnovo
  7. Day 7 Veliko Turnovo
  8. Day 8 Veliko Turnovo - Dryanovo - Triavna
  9. Day 9 Triavna - Kazanluk - Nesebur/ Pomorie
  10. Day 10 Black Sea coast
  11. Day 11 Black Sea coast
  12. Day 12 Black Sea coast - Plovdiv
  13. Day 13 Plovdiv
  14. Day 14 Plovdiv - Vucha Dam - Trigrad
  15. Day 15 Trigrad Gorge, Buinovo Gorge
  16. Day 16 Trigrad - Kovachevitsa - Melnik
  17. Day 17 Melnik
  18. Day 18 Melnik - Bansko and Pirin Mountain
  19. Day 19 Bansko and Pirin Mountain
  20. Day 20 Bansko - Rila Monastery - Borovets
  21. Day 21 Borovets
  22. Day 22 Borovets - Sofia
  23. Day 23 Sofia - departure
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

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Operated by

Across Europe Ltd.

5.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

19

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

100%

Across Europe is an incoming and outgoing tour operator based in Sofia. We specialize in Bulgaria and the Balkans and can offer the best trips and itineraries to suit your requirements.

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Customer Reviews

  • Raymond
    · June 14th, 2024
    Outstanding. Communications with the tour operators was smooth and seamless. The guide/driver (Stan) was superior....
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  • Jeffrey
    · September 20th, 2023
    This was a very good tour. We had an excellent guide and saw many interesting places. Bulgaria is a beautiful country...
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  • Brent
    · October 7th, 2022
    Good pace Nice driver/guide.One or too many wine tastings for me.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 225637

  • Currency
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Bulgaria
    Type E
    Bulgaria
    Type F
    Bulgaria
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Europe Ltd.. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Across Europe Ltd. will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Across Europe Ltd." tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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