4-Day Bulgaria road trip Starting from Sofia to Plovdiv

Your road trip adventure in Bulgaria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Sofia. You’ll stay in Sofia for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Sofia has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Borisova Gradina Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,212 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia, Hadjidraganov's Houses Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,010 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia is Restaurant "Staria Chinar". This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,717 customers.

Sofia also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Sofia is Bar Friday. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,410 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Sofia is The Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 4-day vacation in Bulgaria!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Bulgaria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Sofia. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Plovdiv. You’ll stay in Plovdiv for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Sofia’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Sofia, start your day with a visit to the amazing National Palace of Culture. This much-appreciated convention center and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,244 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating South Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,616 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular North Park to make the most of your road trip across Bulgaria. The spectacular North Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,772 visitors.

The lovely St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,337 visitors have left this church average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Ivan Vazov National Theater. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 9,666 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Sofia has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Plovdiv. Plovdiv offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Aylyakriya / Aylyakria Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,229 reviews.

The remarkable Happy Bar & Grill Novotel is another top restaurant in Plovdiv we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,350 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pavaj is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,861 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Plovdiv, the fantastic Torro Grande / Torro Grande. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,651 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Rahat Tepe. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,984 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Club Fargo. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Bulgaria!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Asenovgrad and the city of Plovdiv. You’ll stay in Sofia for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Asenovgrad today is Asen's Fortress. This excellent attraction is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,988 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Bachkovo Monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno", an outstanding place of worship, in the city of Asenovgrad. Around 12,913 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Bulgaria, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Bulgaria. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Singing Fountains for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Plovdiv. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,192 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,208 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis in the city of Plovdiv. This attraction, a stunning top-tier point of interest, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,478 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Sofia.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia, Pod Lipite (Under the Linden Trees) Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,625 customers.

Locals recommend Art Club Museum as one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia. Art Club Museum is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,570 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Sofia, One More Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,228 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Halbite Beer Hall. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,280 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Bulgaria with a toast!

Day 4 of your road trip in Bulgaria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Sofia before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Park "Zaimov" is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Sofia. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,115 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Sofia and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Bulgaria.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Sofia at Taj Mahal Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,423 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Sofia. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Bulgaria!