Cheap 6-Day Bulgaria Road Trip Vacation from Sofia traveling south to Plovdiv, Kyustendil, and Blagoevgrad

Your exciting road trip through Bulgaria starts when you reach the incredible city of Sofia, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Sofia and begin your adventure in Bulgaria.

Sofia is a popular cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Sofia and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Eagles' Bridge will make your cheap holiday in Bulgaria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating stone bridge that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9,677 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Sofia.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Sofia and end your day in the city of Plovdiv, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Sofia is the amazing National Palace of Culture. This travel destination is a convention center that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,776 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible South Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,055 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding Borisova Gradina Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,952 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Ivan Vazov National Theater. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,201 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Plovdiv. Plovdiv is another cheap travel destination in Bulgaria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Bulgaria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Plovdiv that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Plovdiv is Aylyakriya / Aylyakria Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,229 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Plovdiv, Pavaj is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,861 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Rahat Tepe. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Plovdiv enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,984 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Plovdiv’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Club Fargo. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kotka i Mishka, Cat and Mouse Beer Bar. This popular bar in Plovdiv has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,070 bar-goers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Sofia and end your day in the city of Kyustendil, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Sofia is the amazing Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,047 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible “Tsar Simeon Garden” Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,032 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding Singing Fountains. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,815 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kyustendil. Kyustendil is another cheap travel destination in Bulgaria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Bulgaria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Kyustendil that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Kyustendil is Restaurant Friends. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,791 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Kyustendil, Pizza Royal Kyustendil is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 673 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Hotel Ramira. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Kyustendil enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 593 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Kyustendil’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Vintage bar and dinner. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 201 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Sofia and end your day in the city of Blagoevgrad, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Sofia is the amazing Zemen Monastery "St. John the Apostle". This travel destination is a place of worship that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,529 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ecopath "Looking at nine mountains". Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 393 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding Vrabcha waterfall. This waterfall has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 409 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Erma River Gorge, Tran. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,980 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Blagoevgrad. Blagoevgrad is another cheap travel destination in Bulgaria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Bulgaria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Blagoevgrad that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Blagoevgrad is Trezor. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 563 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Blagoevgrad, Bar Diva I is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,536 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Joshua Bar & Kitchen. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Blagoevgrad enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 397 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Blagoevgrad’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit BeFree. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 851 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is STAGE Bar. This popular bar in Blagoevgrad has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 145 bar-goers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

On day 5 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Sofia and end your day in the city of Sofia, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Sofia is the amazing Rila Monastery. This travel destination is a monastery that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 17,257 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Rila. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,931 travelers, a visit to this well-known urban park and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding Hisarlaka Fortress. This architectural structure has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,745 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Sofia. Sofia is another cheap travel destination in Bulgaria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Bulgaria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Sofia that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Sofia is Restaurant "Staria Chinar". This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,717 customers.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Sofia enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Sofia’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Bulgaria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Sofia.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Bulgaria.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Sofia is the remarkable Holy Trinity Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,629 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Sofia and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Bulgaria!