13-Day Bulgaria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo, Kazanlak, Sofia, and Bansko and surrounding area

You have 2 nights left in Plovdiv. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Bulgaria. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Plovdiv's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Plovdiv, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Bachkovo, Asenovgrad, and Perushtitsa.

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

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Plovdiv. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Bulgaria.

Dive into day 4 of your remarkable road trip in Bulgaria. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Veliko Tarnovo. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Veliko Tarnovo, where you'll spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo. Veliko Tarnovo offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Veliko Tarnovo. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Head back to your accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Bulgaria.

On day 5 of your road trip in Bulgaria, you’ll start and end your day in Veliko Tarnovo, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Veliko Tarnovo, there’s no need to rush. Experience Lyaskovets, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Veliko Tarnovo to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Veliko Tarnovo.

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

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Veliko Tarnovo's best restaurants.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Bulgaria!

Your itinerary for day 6 of your road trip in Bulgaria includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Boicheta and Shipka. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Kazanlak, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Kazanlak. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Kazanlak, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Bulgaria!

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Bulgaria. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Kazanlak is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Kazanlak.

Head back to your accommodation in Kazanlak and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Bulgaria.

Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in Bulgaria. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Sofia. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Sofia, where will spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Sofia, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Sofia. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Bulgaria.

Wake up to day 9 of your road trip in Bulgaria. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Rila and Stob. With 1 night to stay in Sofia, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Sofia's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Say good night to Sofia and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Bulgaria!

On day 10 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Bulgaria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Bansko. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bansko, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Bansko. Bansko offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Bansko is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Bansko.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Bulgaria!

On day 11 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bansko, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

Bansko is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Bansko.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Bulgaria.