Black Friday Sale:  Europe Tours  up to 70% OFF

New deals:2d3h45m41s
From
US $1,406

Highlights of Bulgaria by train

12 days
Start and end in Sofia
5.0
3 traveler reviews
Highlights of Bulgaria by train - Across Europe Ltd.
From
US $1,406

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Save and compare this adventure
Pay over time with smaller, interest-free instalments. Learn More
Book once and share the cost with split payments. Learn More
Plan your adventure:
Tour Operator:
Across Europe Ltd.
Max group size:
8
Age range:
10 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
233346
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's historic sites and cathedrals
  • Travel by train through the Balkan mountains
  • Tour medieval Veliko Turnovo and local wineries
  • Visit Tryavna, a hub for icon painting and woodcarving
  • Discover the ancient and religious history of Stara Zagora

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia - Veliko Turnovo
  3. Day 3 Veliko Turnovo
  4. Day 4 Veliko Turnovo - Tryavna - Veliko Turnovo
  5. Day 5 Veliko Turnovo - Stara Zagora
  6. Day 6 Stara Zagora
  7. Day 7 Stara Zagora - Plovdiv
  8. Day 8 Plovdiv
  9. Day 9 Plovdiv - Septemvri - Bansko
  10. Day 10 Bansko
  11. Day 11 Bansko - Rila Monastery - Sofia
  12. Day 12 Sofia
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Optional
5.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

18

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

12 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.

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Raymond
    · June 14th, 2024
    Outstanding. Communications with the tour operators was smooth and seamless. The guide/driver (Stan) was superior....
    Show more
  • 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...
    Show more
  • Brent
    · October 7th, 2022
    Good pace Nice driver/guide.One or too many wine tastings for me.

Dates & Availability

12 days
Highlights of Bulgaria by train
From Sofia to Sofia

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Flexible payment options
    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • March 2025
  • April 2025
  • May 2025
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
  • October 2025
  • November 2025
Select The Travel Month
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in2d2h45m41s
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Saturday
    1 Mar, 2025
    Wednesday
    12 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Sunday
    2 Mar, 2025
    Thursday
    13 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Monday
    3 Mar, 2025
    Friday
    14 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Tuesday
    4 Mar, 2025
    Saturday
    15 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Wednesday
    5 Mar, 2025
    Sunday
    16 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Thursday
    6 Mar, 2025
    Monday
    17 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Friday
    7 Mar, 2025
    Tuesday
    18 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Saturday
    8 Mar, 2025
    Wednesday
    19 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Sunday
    9 Mar, 2025
    Thursday
    20 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
  • Get Instant Confirmation
    Monday
    10 Mar, 2025
    Friday
    21 Mar, 2025
    English
    Sharing a multi-bed room
    $1,406
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Across Europe Ltd. with your enquiry, they usually respond within 12 hours.

Good to Know

  • Currency
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller 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 January 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 23rd, 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 traveller, 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.