Luxury 8-Day Bulgaria Road Trip Vacation from Bankya traveling south to Petrich and Samokov

Your luxury holiday in Bulgaria begins as soon as you reach the city of Sofia. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Bulgaria is Sofia - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Sofia.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Ivan Vazov National Theater. This must-see tourist destination is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Sofia, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,201 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Sofia. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

To feel extra special from the very the start of your luxury holiday in Sofia, stay at a hotel like the luxurious Hotel Zoo Sofia. The wonderful facilities of this luxury hotel offer the perfect place to lay back after a long day of exploring the city. Guests have rated this 4-star hotel an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,852 reviews.

Another perfect 5-star hotel you can stay at in Sofia is the impeccable Hotel Anel. Expect luxurious rooms, outstanding service, and a spectacular ambiance. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,990 guest reviews.

To stay at a hotel with outstanding attention to detail, check in at the incredible Art Hotel Simona. This 3-star luxury hotel is often complimented for its excellent facilities and attentive staff. Guests have rated their experience an average of 4 out of 5 stars in 1,928 reviews.

If these hotels are unavailable for your time in Sofia, we will help you find the best luxury alternatives.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Sofia.

This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city.

As your day in Sofia is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Bulgaria.

Raise a toast to the start of your 8-day luxury vacation in Bulgaria and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Bulgaria you will continue exploring the city of Sofia. You still have 4 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Sofia. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic National Palace of Culture. This attraction is a convention center and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,337 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Eagles' Bridge. This attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,677 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular Borisova Gradina Park park, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

The outstanding South Park is another stop you can visit today in Sofia. This park is a highly recommended attraction in the city. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,055 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy of a visit.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Sofia has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Bulgaria has plenty more in store for you.

Day 3 of your luxury road trip Bulgaria offers you another day to explore the magnificent city of Sofia. Today you will continue your luxury holiday in the best possible way - by discovering the best sights, most exciting activities, and finest restaurants in the city.

One of the best travel destinations you can visit in Sofia today is the stunning Druzhba Park. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 8,234 reviews.

Next up, make your way to the spectacular Park "Geo Milev". This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,902 visitors.

When you’re ready for your next sight of the day, continue to the incredible Knyazheska Garden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,458 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This church and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,076 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Holy Trinity Park. This park is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,545 visitors.

You will be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for luxury tours and bespoke activities in Sofia. Add the best tours to your luxury vacation package before or after booking.

After a long day of discovering the unique quirks of Sofia, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely meal. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers and locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Sofia and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife.

Raise a toast to another amazing day of your luxury holiday in Sofia, Bulgaria and seize the opportunity to celebrate.

Your day starts in Sofia.

Make the amazing Mining museum of Pernik your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,143 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this mining museum and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Tsentralen park. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,834 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this must-see tourist destination and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Alis Petting Zoo. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,872 visitors.

When you’re finished at the place of worship, the perfect next stop is the popular Zemen Monastery "St. John the Apostle". This spectacular place of worship and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,529 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Sofia by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Bulgaria to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Bulgaria. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Sofia today.

If you only want the best, check in at the fantastic Hotel Saint Nedelya. Guests who have stayed at this luxury hotel have rated their experience an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 298 reviews.

Here, you’ll feel nothing but pampered and relaxed after a long day out and about.

This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,080 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Restorant "Mirazh" gr. Petrich as one of their top choices in the city. Restorant "Mirazh" gr. Petrich is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 197 customers.

This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 102 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Bulgaria! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 5 of your luxury holiday in Bulgaria, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Sofia and Kyustendil. You’ll stay in Samokov for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Rozhen Monastery. This attraction is a monastery and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,050 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Park "St. Vrach". This park and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 6,409 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Sofia is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in Bulgaria. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of Bulgaria’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

Make your way to the incredible Rila in Kyustendil for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an urban park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,931 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination you’ll want to pay a visit in Kyustendil is the outstanding Ovcharchenski Waterfall. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 893 visitors, this remarkable waterfall and attraction definitely deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists in Bulgaria.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Samokov.

Celebrate your exciting luxury holiday with a stay at the fantastic 3-star Hotel Arena. At this luxury hotel, you’ll be welcomed with flawless service, top-notch facilities, and lovely rooms. Guests who have stayed here have rated their experience an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 421 reviews.

Another excellent option in Samokov is the stylish luxury hotel Alpin. Staying at this 4-star hotel means enjoying a wealth of facilities, well-equipped rooms, and world-class service. The average guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 451 reviews may help make your mind up.

Alternatively, go for the fantastic Festa Winter Palace. At this chic hotel, you’ll enjoy sophisticated interiors and staff who are generous with both their time and recommendations. Guests have left this luxury 5-star hotel an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 166 reviews.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Bulgaria, we recommend you try The Old House Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Samokov. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,207 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Kaymakanova house as one of the top restaurants in the city. Kaymakanova house is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 829 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Samokov is Pri Sote Traditional Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,699 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated Delight bar & dinner. This bar is considered one of the best in Samokov and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 382 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Defected Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 146 customers.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in Bulgaria awaits!

On day 6 of your luxury road trip holiday in Bulgaria you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Sofia and the city of Sofia. You’ll stay in Sofia for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Sofia. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing City Park by the river Iskar your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,123 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this park and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Boroland Rope Town. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 704 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this top-tier point of interest and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Samokov Convent "Pokrov". This place of worship has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 556 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Sofia by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Bulgaria to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Bulgaria. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Sofia today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Sofia, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

In Sofia, the most wonderful 4-star luxury hotels await you. If you only want the best, check in at the fantastic Hotel Zoo Sofia. Guests who have stayed at this luxury hotel have rated their experience an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,852 reviews.

Alternatively, spoil yourself with a stay at the superb Art Hotel Simona. This 3-star luxury hotel is another of travelers' and locals' most recommended stays in the city. In fact, Art Hotel Simona has received an average guest rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 1,928 reviews.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out the beautiful Hotel Anel. Here, you’ll feel nothing but pampered and relaxed after a long day out and about in Sofia and Sofia. This extravagant 5-star hotel in Sofia has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,990 guests.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Bulgaria! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 7 of your luxury holiday in Bulgaria, you will explore the surroundings of Sofia. Sofia is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Bulgaria, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Klisurski Monastery. This attraction is a convent and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,499 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you will find the extraordinary Park Montanezium. This attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 visitors.

If you like many others have been feeling curious about the spectacular Voden park Sinite Ezera, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today. Voden park Sinite Ezera is a must-see tourist destination with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,168 visitors.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Bulgaria truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Sofia.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Sofia and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Bulgaria!

Today is the last day of your 8-day luxury holiday in Bulgaria and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Sofia before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Bulgaria by heading out to the stunning St. Nedelya Church. This extraordinary church and attraction is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 5,189 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Sofia.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to Sofia and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Bulgaria in your luggage!