Relaxed 12-Day Bulgaria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Varna to Shumen and Kavarna

Bulgaria makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Bulgaria also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Varna, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Varna.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Bulgaria.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Bulgaria. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Bulgaria and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Varna has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Varna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Bulgaria!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip in Bulgaria, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Varna and visit amazing attractions in D'lgopol, Provadia, and Aksakovo, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Varna, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Varna and your accommodation.

Exploring the food culture in Varna offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Varna.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Bulgaria!

Day 5 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Bulgaria offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Shumen for 3 nights.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Shumen. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Bulgaria.

Exploring the food culture in Shumen offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Shumen. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Shumen!

Your relaxed road trip in Bulgaria continues on day 6 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Bulgaria better by exploring the top attractions of Shumen and beyond. With 2 nights left in Shumen, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Shumen.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Shumen has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Shumen and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Bulgaria!

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Bulgaria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Varna. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Varna that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Bulgaria more memorable.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Bulgaria. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Shumen, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Shumen.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Bulgaria!

On day 8 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Bulgaria, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

You'll be staying in Kavarna on this laid-back road trip through Bulgaria. You'll stay here for 3 nights.

When it’s time to eat, the town has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Kavarna, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the town.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Bulgaria!

On day 10 of your relaxed road trip across Bulgaria, you’ll explore the area around Kavarna, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Kavarna will make you fall even more in love with the town and uniqueness of Bulgaria.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Kavarna and your accommodation.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Bulgaria. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Kavarna, explore the town like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Kavarna’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Bulgaria.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Bulgaria!

Day 11 of your self-drive tour in Bulgaria offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Varna for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Bulgaria.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Varna. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Varna. The bars in Varna make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Bulgaria!