We Love —
- Discovering Bulgaria at our own pace with the comfort of an included rental car.
- Exploring the country from top to bottom, from its historic capital to the most secret places.
- Ending each day in style by staying in carefully selected hotels.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary in Brief —
Our offer:
7-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Sofia
Day 2: Sofia – Rila Monastery
Day 3: Plovdiv
Day 4: Burgas
Day 5: Nessebar – Varna
Day 6: Véliko Tarnovo
Day 7: Sofia
Day 8: Sofia airport
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Day 1-2
Day 1: Arrive at Sophia Airport and go grab your rental car before heading to Sophia, where you'll be spending the night.
Day 2: Discovery of the Bulgarian capital, which during its history has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The most beautiful monuments are in the city centre. Do not miss out on the Alexander of Neva Cathedral – the largest in the Balkan Peninsula, the Parliament, the Church of St Sophia which gave the city its modern name, the Rotunda of St George (4th century), the Church of St Nedelya, the old Serdika complex, the national theater of Ivan Vazov!
Day 3- 4
Day 3: Created by Philip II of Macedon, Plovdiv is among the oldest cities in
Europe, prior to Rome and Athens. European Capital of Culture in 2019, the city is a real open-air architectural museum – the Djoumaya mosque, the Roman stadium, the Roman theater, the church of Saint-Constantin and Saint-Hélène. The old town offers visitors a very special atmosphere with its winding streets and beautiful brightly coloured houses. Do not miss the Kapana district, a trendy “street art” district.
Day 4: Head to the Bulgarian coast to admire the colours of the Black Sea. The city of Burgas is one of the most dynamic holiday resorts in Bulgaria. Enjoy all that this city has to offer its visitors!
Day 5-8
Day 5: The ancient city of Nessebar was built on a picturesque peninsula on the edge of the Black Sea, and represents a unique architectural ensemble of around a hundred stone and wooden houses. It was named "the city of 40 churches", the remains of which can still be visited. Continue to Varna, also known as the Bulgarian “maritime capital”. Enjoy this cosmopolitan city with a huge maritime park, shopping streets in a pedestrian zone, a romantic seaside promenade, wide sandy beaches, a port, a lake and 19th-century neo-classical facades.
Day 6: Veliko Tarnovo is the prestigious capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom, built on an exceptional natural site near the Yantra River. The houses are perched on the heights on the side of the “Balkan” mountain. On the main hill was built the fortress “Tsarevets” which is also the main symbol of the city. The Samovodska craftsman's street is the ideal place to choose the best souvenirs. Only a few kilometres from Véliko Tarnovo is also the village-museum of Arbanassi. Do not miss discovering the authentic atmosphere of the site and the fantastic panoramas on Véliko Tarnovo.
Day 7: Head back to Sofia and enjoy a full day to discover the city at your own pace!
Day 8: Your trip has come to an end... It's time to head back to Sofia Airport to travel back home!
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in a Standard Room in the following 3* or 4* hotels (or similar):
- Sofia - Hotel Hémus 3* (or similar)
- Plovdiv - Grand Hotel Plovdiv 4* (or similar)
- Burgas - Hotel Bulgaria 4* (or similar)
- Varna - Hotel Cherno More 4* (or similar)
- Véliko Tarnovo - Hotel Panorama 4* (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Journey —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Car Hire:
For the freedom to explore your destination at your own pace, make the most of included car hire with your booking. Please note you cannot be guaranteed a specific make of car within a certain group. The lead name on the booking will be confirmed as the named driver. The named driver must present a credit card in their name when collecting the car (credit cards in other names will not be accepted). The named driver must also present a full valid driving licence on the collection of the vehicle and in some cases, a credit card or cash deposit will be required. Please ensure that you check your car hire documents carefully once received as this will advise if there are any taxes/charges to be paid locally as well as potential mileage restrictions. Other fees may be applicable in addition to the cost of your car rental for any additional products added to your car rental. Important information about offers without a flight:
To ensure that your rental car is available upon arrival, please notify us of your flight schedules within 48 hours of making your reservation by filling out the relevant form in your member account. Without this information, your car may not be available on time.
Your Destination —
Sofia
Are you ready to discover the Bulgarian capital? Located between the Black Sea and mountains, Sofia awaits you with its historical and architectural richness in the middle of the Balkans. The main gems of the city are its magnificent monuments, such as the Saint Sophia Church, the Sveta Nedelja Cathedral and the impressive Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in honour of this defining figure of Orthodox Christianity. Its crypt also houses a large collection of Bulgarian art. A city in full awakening, where history is in the spotlight, Sofia is today an unknown gem with many hidden treasures.
