7-Day Bulgaria road trip from Sofia to Stara Zagora and Plovdiv

Your road trip adventure in Bulgaria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Sofia. You’ll stay in Sofia for 3 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 Park "Zaimov". This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,115 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 7-day vacation in Bulgaria!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Sofia has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Sofia by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Sofia. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Sofia, like the extraordinary North Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,772 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Sofia is the spectacular National Palace of Culture. This attraction is a convention center and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,244 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing South Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,616 visitors.

Park "Geo Milev" is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Sofia. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,260 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Sofia does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Sofia on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Bulgaria, be sure to eat at Pod Lipite (Under the Linden Trees) Restaurant, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,625 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Sofia is the popular Art Club Museum. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,570 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, One More Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Sofia for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,228 customers.

Halbite Beer Hall is another of the most popular bars in the city of Sofia. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,280 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Sofia!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 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 Stara Zagora. You’ll stay in Stara Zagora 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 St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,337 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Eagles' Bridge. This stone bridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,102 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Borisova Gradina Park to make the most of your road trip across Bulgaria. The spectacular Borisova Gradina Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,212 visitors.

The lovely Knyazheska Garden is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,658 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 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 top-tier point of interest 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 Stara Zagora. Stara Zagora 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 Golden Serbian Grill Pri Vlado. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,263 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Uniqato is another top restaurant in Stara Zagora we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,988 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Shtastlivetsa is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,681 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Stara Zagora, the fantastic Pri Kmeta. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,871 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Drums. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,465 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Brothers' cafe. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 914 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Bulgaria!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Bulgaria. Today, you'll wake up in Stara Zagora and embark on a scenic drive to Plovdiv, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Stara Zagora before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Stara Zagora. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Artileriyski Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,569 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Park “Ayazmo“. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,145 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Stara Zagora is the stunning “Bedechka” Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,174 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Asen's Fortress. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,988 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Bachkovo Monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno". This place of worship and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,913 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Aylyakriya / Aylyakria Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,229 customers.

Locals also recommend Happy Bar & Grill Novotel, another of the best restaurants in Plovdiv. Happy Bar & Grill Novotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,350 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Pavaj. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,861 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Torro Grande / Torro Grande to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Plovdiv, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,651 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rahat Tepe. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Rahat Tepe has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,984 customers.

Club Fargo is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Bulgaria, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 5 of your road trip across Bulgaria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Plovdiv. You’ll stay in Plovdiv for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Jagerhof, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Plovdiv. This hotel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,979 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Plovdiv is the 5-star Hotel Residence City Garden. The hotel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 615 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Plovdiv is the 3-star Ego. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,612 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Plovdiv, like the outstanding Youth Hill. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,980 visitors.

Singing Fountains is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Plovdiv. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,192 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Plovdiv is the extraordinary “Tsar Simeon Garden” Park. This park is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 15,208 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. Around 17,478 visitors have given this best-rated sightseeing destination an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Old Town of Plovdiv. Old Town of Plovdiv is a popular park, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,234 travelers.

Come to Plovdiv prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Plovdiv.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant SOUTH breeze, after your day of exploring the city of Plovdiv. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,322 customers.

Hemingway Restaurant is another of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,363 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv is r-nt , Mal'k Bunardzhik". The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,166 customers.

Locals recommend Kotka i Mishka, Cat and Mouse Beer Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Plovdiv, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,070 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Plovdiv, Rock Bar Download. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 845 customers.

No sens klub is also one of the best bars in the city of Plovdiv. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 984 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Bulgaria.

Day 6 of your road trip through Bulgaria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Sofia for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kyustendil is the amazing Ovchartsi Waterfall. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 927 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Goritsa Ecotrail. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 656 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kyustendil is the outstanding Fountain on Freedom Square - Dupnitsa. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 181 visitors.

The spectacular Rila is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating urban park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,847 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Bulgaria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Sofia, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Taj Mahal Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,423 customers.

After dinner, visit The Wrong Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Sofia. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,293 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Bulgaria!

Day 7 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.

Holy Trinity Park 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 7,720 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 Mamma Mia Ltd before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,252 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!