6 days in Bulgaria Itinerary • With Outdoors, Relaxing, Romantic, Beaches and Wildlife • Inspirock

6 days in Bulgaria Itinerary

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Start: Dubai

Fly

Sunny Beach

— 3 nights

Drive

Sofia

— 2 nights

Fly

End: Dubai

Tue, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 30 Edit

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23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	1	2	3	4	5

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Sunny Beach — 3 nights

Famous for its nightlife, the town of Sunny Beach along the Black Sea coast is the most popular summer vacation spot in the country.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Irakli Beach and Kavatsite Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Yuzhna krepostna stena i kula. Explore Sunny Beach's surroundings by going to Perla Beach (in Primorsko) and Church of The Most Holy Mother (in Sozopol). And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Church of Saint Sophia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, learn about winemaking at Wine tasting Messembria, and admire the landmark architecture of St Stephens Church.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Sunny Beach trip builder website.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Sunny Beach is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Sunny Beach, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in January, expect Sunny Beach to be cooler, temps between 7°C and -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Sofia.

Things to do in Sunny Beach

Historic Sites · Parks · Outdoors · Beaches

Side Trips

Nessebar, Sozopol, Irakli Beach, Perla Beach, Camel Park Sunny Beach

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Sofia — 2 nights

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in the local highlights with Walking tours, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Church St. George Rotunda.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Sofia road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Sunny Beach to Sofia takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sunny Beach in January; daily highs in Sofia reach 3°C and lows reach -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.

Things to do in Sofia

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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour

Canyoning & Rappelling Tours

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Bulgaria travel guide

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Architectural Buildings · Ruins · Nightlife

Eventful history has endowed Bulgaria with a rich cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage, while natural beauty and recreational opportunities make it one of Europe's most desirable holiday destinations. Carpeted by dense forests and fed by mighty rivers, this ancient land once drew invaders from distant corners of Europe. Today, the country's Black Sea coastline and seven rugged mountain ranges top the itineraries of nearly 8 million annual visitors. While its growing cities offer modern shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, Bulgaria's countryside remains a history buff's paradise, boasting well-preserved reminders of ancient civilizations that conquered or passed through this land. Begin your Bulgarian adventure in Sofia, one of Europe's oldest capitals, with over 250 historic landmarks.