Cheap 7-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Kyustendil and surrounding area

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 Park "Zaimov" will make your cheap holiday in Bulgaria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,115 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. An excellent example is the popular Hadjidraganov's Houses Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,010 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Bulgaria is Restaurant Vodenitzata. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,223 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Restaurant "Staria Chinar". This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,717 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

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!

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 2 nights. 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 North Park. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,772 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible National Palace of Culture. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,244 travelers, a visit to this well-known convention center and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding South Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,616 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Sofia Zoo. This attraction, an amazing zoo, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 14,742 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Park "Geo Milev". This park is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,260 visitors from all over the globe.

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, Happy Bar & Grill Novotel is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,350 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Pavaj. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Plovdiv enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,861 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 Torro Grande / Torro Grande. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,651 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Rahat Tepe. This popular bar in Plovdiv has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,984 bar-goers.

You can also go to Club Fargo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Club Fargo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,132 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 3’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 Borisova Gradina Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,212 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Knyazheska Garden. This popular place of interest is a stunning park that boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,658 visitors.

To make your trip to Sofia more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Eagles' Bridge. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 10,102 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Eagles' Bridge is often mentioned in Bulgaria road trip itineraries.

The magnificent St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This church and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 19,337 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Ivan Vazov National Theater. More than 9,666 visitors have rated this must-see tourist destination and tourist destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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. Eat at Restaurant SOUTH breeze, one of the best restaurants in Plovdiv. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,322 reviews.

You can also check out Hemingway Restaurant. 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,363 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is r-nt , Mal'k Bunardzhik". With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,166 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Plovdiv.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Plovdiv for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Kotka i Mishka, Cat and Mouse Beer Bar and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,070 customers.

Rock Bar Download 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 845 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit No sens klub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 984 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Plovdiv.

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

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 Plovdiv and end your day in the city of Kyustendil, 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 Plovdiv is the amazing Singing Fountains. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,192 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible “Tsar Simeon Garden” Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,208 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Plovdiv is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Plovdiv is the outstanding Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,478 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Youth Hill. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,980 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Pizza Royal Kyustendil. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 673 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Kyustendil, Hotel Ramira is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 593 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Dream's House. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Kyustendil enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 567 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 Restaurant Friends. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,791 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Passione. This popular bar in Kyustendil has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 680 bar-goers.

You can also go to Vintage bar and dinner as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Vintage bar and dinner is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 201 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 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 Bogoyna, proving that cheap holidays in Bulgaria can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Erma River Gorge, Tran. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,041 travelers.

Your discovery of Bogoyna does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Bogoyna 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 Restaurant "Pizza West", one of the best restaurants in Kyustendil. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 267 reviews.

You can also check out Restorant Avtograff. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 188 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Pitsariya Napoli. With an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 431 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Kyustendil.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Kyustendil for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Tavern "Angie" and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 176 customers.

Vogue 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 63 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit City Garden - Avtograff. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 63 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Kyustendil.

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

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 Zemen 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 Zemen 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 1,598 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 Pod Lipite (Under the Linden Trees) Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,625 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Sofia, Art Club Museum 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 2,570 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Merak. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Sofia enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,328 customers.

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 One More Bar. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,228 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Halbite Beer Hall. This popular bar in Sofia has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,280 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Corner as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Corner is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,874 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.

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 7,720 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Sofia, consider a top-rated restaurant like Garden restaurant Yoli. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,745 customers.

Hasienda Restaurant is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,469 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Taj Mahal Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,423 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Bulgaria and your fun memories in Sofia.

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!