Luxury One-Week Bulgaria Road Trip from Varna to Burgas and Plovdiv and surrounding area

Your luxury holiday in Bulgaria begins as soon as you reach the city of Varna. 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 Varna - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Varna.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Sea Garden. This urban park is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Varna, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,141 visitors.

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

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

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Sweet Parmy. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 645 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Varna.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Happy Bar & Grill Center (Varna). This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,318 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Happy Bar & Grill is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Varna, and has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,456 customers.

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

Make your way to Cubo. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,527 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Beach Bar Menthol, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars among 2,430 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is The Garden Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

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 Varna. 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 Varna. 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 Asparuhov park. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,162 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral. This attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,920 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular Retro Museum museum, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

The outstanding Dolphinarium Varna is another stop you can visit today in Varna. This aquarium is a highly recommended attraction in the city. Rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,495 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy of a visit.

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

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in Varna, make sure to check out Staria Chinar - Port Varna. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,810 customers.

Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is Godzila Sevastopol. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,248 customers.

A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed Varna before is Staria Chinar Restaurant. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,178 customers.

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.

Muffin bar & coffee is one of the best bars in Varna and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,718 customers.

You may also want to check out The BRICK bar. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. The BRICK bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

Alternatively, head out to Bar PUNTA CANA. Bar PUNTA CANA has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,540 customers and is a top choice among travelers as well as locals.

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.

On day 3 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Balchik. You’ll stay in Balchik for 3 nights, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the city. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Balchik to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Balchik. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Balchik Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,361 visitors.

When you’re finished at Balchik Palace, make a stop at the wonderful Balchik Botanic Garden. This incredible attraction is a park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,348 visitors.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Balchik. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Balchik.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Palitra, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the city. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 497 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Balchik is the fantastic Cherno More. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. Cherno More is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,550 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding Grand Hotel London. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,054 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

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

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Balchik.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Morska terasa. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,104 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at El Kapan. Considered one of the best restaurants in Balchik, it has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,370 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Balchik, Happy Bar & Grill is one to check out. Happy Bar & Grill is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,955 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Balchik.

Many locals go to Cuba Beach Bar to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,018 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Cuba Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 617 customers.

Cafe Bar Soho is another great option in Balchik. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 136 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Balchik, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Bulgaria!

On day 4 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular hamlet of Kariya. You’ll stay in Kariya for 2 nights, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the hamlet. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Kariya to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Kariya. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Shabla Lighthouse. This attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,796 visitors.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Kariya. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Kariya.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Palitra, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the hamlet. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 497 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Kariya is the fantastic Cherno More. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. Cherno More is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,550 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding Grand Hotel London. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,054 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

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

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Kariya.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Stariyat chinar Preslav. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,788 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Amici. Considered one of the best restaurants in Kariya, it has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,236 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Kariya, Mr Baba is one to check out. Mr Baba is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,420 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Kariya.

Many locals go to Makalali Beach to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,461 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the hamlet is Gossip Bar Max. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 452 customers.

Cafe-Bar Vogue is another great option in Kariya. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 339 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Kariya, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Bulgaria!

On day 5 of your luxury road trip holiday in Bulgaria you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Dobrich and the city of Burgas. You’ll stay in Burgas for 1 night.

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

Make the amazing Dom-Pametnik Yordan Yovkov your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 272 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this museum and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Museum Old Dobrich. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 685 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this museum and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Gradski park "Sv. Georgi" Dobrich. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 426 visitors.

When you’re finished at the park, the perfect next stop is the popular Park "Sveti Georgi". This spectacular park and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 6,288 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Dobrich 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 Dobrich today.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Happy Bar & Grill, one of the best restaurants in Burgas. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,335 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Romance Pub & Pizza as one of their top choices in the city. Romance Pub & Pizza is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,070 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Burgas is Ten'ova k'shcha. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

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

Papa Beer - Craft Beer Bar is one of the best bars you can visit in Burgas tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Happy Bar & Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,139 customers.

Alternatively, try GOTi - Family & Kitchen. GOTi - Family & Kitchen is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,786 customers.

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 6 of your luxury holiday in Bulgaria, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Burgas and the city of Ravadinovo. You’ll stay in Plovdiv for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding The Sea Garden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,514 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Sand Fest Burgas. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,699 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Burgas 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.

It’s now time to hit the road again and travel to your next destination, the city of Ravadinovo.

Make your way to the incredible Castle of Ravadinovo in Ravadinovo for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,048 visitors.

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

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Bulgaria, we recommend you try Aylyakriya / Aylyakria Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Plovdiv. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,229 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Happy Bar & Grill Novotel as one of the top restaurants in the city. Happy Bar & Grill Novotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,350 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in Plovdiv is Pavaj. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,861 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 Torro Grande / Torro Grande. This bar is considered one of the best in Plovdiv and is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,984 customers.

Alternatively, go to Club Fargo. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Plovdiv and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,132 reviews.

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 7 of your luxury road trip holiday in Bulgaria you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Nessebar and the city of Varna. You’ll stay in Varna for 1 night.

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

Make the amazing Church of Saint Sophia your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,816 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this church and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Nesebar Archaeological Museum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,692 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this museum and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Sunny Beach. This town has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,801 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Nessebar 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 Nessebar today.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Captain Cook Varna, one of the best restaurants in Varna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,043 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend "Halbata" Restaurant as one of their top choices in the city. "Halbata" Restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,580 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Varna is Kramer pastry. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.

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

Deja Vu is one of the best bars you can visit in Varna tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 361 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Vogue cafe bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 259 customers.

Alternatively, try THE VAULT BAR. THE VAULT BAR is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175 customers.

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.

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 Varna 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 Monument of the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship. This extraordinary park and attraction is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,432 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Varna.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to Varna 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!