Cheap 7-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Sofia traveling west to Blagoevgrad

Your exciting road trip through Bulgaria starts when you reach the incredible city of Sofia, where you'll stay for 4 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 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. An excellent example is the popular Friends restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 862 customers.

The School is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,988 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Sofia we recommend is Bar Friday, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,410 customers.

The Cocktail Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,814 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Sofia, proving that cheap holidays in Bulgaria can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Druzhba Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,509 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Borisova Gradina Park. This popular place of interest is a stunning park that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,346 visitors.

To make your trip to Sofia more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Sofia Zoo. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 14,962 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Sofia Zoo is often mentioned in Bulgaria road trip itineraries.

The magnificent South Park is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This park and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 30,763 reviews.

Your discovery of Sofia does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Sofia on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Bulgaria.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Bulgaria, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture.

Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Sofia for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at One More Bar and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,228 customers.

Halbite Beer Hall is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,280 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit The Corner. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,874 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Sofia.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Sofia!

Day 3 means another chance to make the best memories in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, Sofia. So buckle up and prepare to be blown away by the city of Sofia!

One of the best destinations you can travel to today is the stunning Holy Trinity Park. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in over 7,768 reviews, it’s clear that this remarkable park is truly worth a spot in your road trip plans.

You can also spend some time at the spectacular St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,648 travelers.

Another place you’ll also want to make time for today is the incredible Eagles' Bridge. This popular stone bridge in Sofia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,196 travelers.

You also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Knyazheska Garden. This park and travel hotspot is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,672 visitors.

Excited to see another tourist destination in Sofia? Then make your way to the outstanding convention center, National Palace of Culture. This local attraction enjoys an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,510 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned locations, today is the perfect opportunity to join a popular activity in Sofia. Plenty of budget-friendly tours in Sofia offer enriching experiences that will make your cheap holiday in Bulgaria worth remembering for a lifetime.

When it’s time to eat, treat yourself to a lovely meal without paying more than necessary. Sofia has restaurants and bars for all budgets, perfect for cheap holiday goers!

It’s natural to feel curious about what happens around Sofia as the night unfolds. To see what the nightlife looks like in Sofia, consider an after-dinner drink at one of the best bars in the area.

We recommend you visit Bar & Dinner Relax, an excellent place to enjoy a couple of drinks. This bar is one of locals’ favorite hangout spots and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,554 customers.

The Wrong Bar serves various snacks and drinks at affordable prices, making it another great bar option for budget travelers in Sofia. Customers have rated The Wrong Bar an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,293 reviews.

You could also relax and have drinks at Face bar & dinner. This bar is popular in Sofia for its great selection of drinks and unique atmosphere. Proof of this claim is clear in its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,437 bar goers.

A road trip vacation in Sofia can’t get any better than this! Toast to another amazing day in this cheap holiday destination 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 Bogoyna and end your day in the city of Blagoevgrad, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Bogoyna is the amazing Erma River Gorge, Tran. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,071 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 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, Tsarski klub Varosha is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 764 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Verde. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Blagoevgrad enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 717 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 Nays pleys. This popular bar in Blagoevgrad has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 657 bar-goers.

You can also go to Swing as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Swing is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 144 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 5’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Kyustendil, proving that cheap holidays in Bulgaria can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Rozhen Monastery. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,415 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Kordopulov House. This popular place of interest is a stunning building that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,312 visitors.

To make your trip to Kyustendil more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Episcopal Basilica. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 499 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Episcopal Basilica is often mentioned in Bulgaria road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Park "St. Vrach" is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This park and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 6,684 reviews.

Your discovery of Kyustendil does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Kyustendil on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Bulgaria.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Bulgaria, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Largo's View, one of the best restaurants in Blagoevgrad. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 665 reviews.

You can also check out Joshua Bar & Kitchen. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 397 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Bar 82. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 265 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Blagoevgrad.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Blagoevgrad for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Naomi Bar & Patisserie and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 264 customers.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Blagoevgrad!

On day 6 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 Rila Monastery 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 Rila Monastery 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 18,157 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.

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. For example, you can visit Lime Cafe & Cocktails. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is 5 Corners Pub. This popular bar in Sofia has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,463 bar-goers.

You can also go to Luciano as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Luciano is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,291 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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 7 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.

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!