One-Week Bulgaria Road Trip from Plovdiv to Burgas, Stara Zagora, and Sofia

Your road trip adventure in Bulgaria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Plovdiv. You’ll stay in Plovdiv for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Plovdiv has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Youth Hill. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,980 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv, Aylyakriya / Aylyakria Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,229 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv is Happy Bar & Grill Novotel. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,350 customers.

Locals recommend Pavaj as one of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,861 customers.

Plovdiv also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Plovdiv is Torro Grande / Torro Grande. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,651 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Plovdiv is Rahat Tepe. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,984 customers.

Locals also enjoy Club Fargo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Bulgaria!

Day 2 of your road trip through Bulgaria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Plovdiv and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Burgas. You will stay in Burgas for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Plovdiv is the amazing Singing Fountains. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,192 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, “Tsar Simeon Garden” Park. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,208 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Plovdiv is the outstanding Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,478 visitors.

The spectacular Old Town of Plovdiv is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,234 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Nebet Tepe. This attraction is a popular hill that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,908 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Plovdiv by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Bulgaria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Burgas, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Locals also recommend Romance Pub & Pizza as one of the best restaurants in the city of Burgas. Romance Pub & Pizza is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,070 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Burgas is Ten'ova k'shcha. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

After dinner, visit Papa Beer - Craft Beer Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Burgas. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Happy Bar & Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,139 customers.

Alternatively, GOTi - Family & Kitchen is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Burgas. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,786 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Bulgaria!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Burgas and the city of Nesebar. You’ll stay in Stara Zagora for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Burgas today is The Clock. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,731 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing The Sea Garden, an outstanding park, in the city of Burgas. Around 34,514 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Bulgaria, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Bulgaria. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Church of Saint Sophia for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Nesebar. This popular attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,816 visitors.

This outstanding top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,905 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Sunny Beach in the town of Nesebar. This attraction, a stunning town, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,801 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Stara Zagora.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Stara Zagora, Golden Serbian Grill Pri Vlado. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,263 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Uniqato as one of the best restaurants in the city of Stara Zagora. Restaurant Uniqato is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,988 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stara Zagora is Shtastlivetsa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,681 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Stara Zagora, Pri Kmeta. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,871 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Drums. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,465 customers.

Brothers' cafe is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Stara Zagora. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 914 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Bulgaria with a toast!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Bulgaria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Stara Zagora. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Sofia. You’ll stay in Sofia for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Stara Zagora’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Stara Zagora, start your day with a visit to the amazing Artileriyski Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,569 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Stara Zagora Zoo. This zoo and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,254 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Park “Ayazmo“ to make the most of your road trip across Bulgaria. The spectacular Park “Ayazmo“ is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,145 visitors.

The lovely “Bedechka” Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,174 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Samara Flag Monument. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,705 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Stara Zagora has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Sofia. Sofia offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Hadjidraganov's Houses Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,010 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Vodenitzata is another top restaurant in Sofia we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,223 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant "Staria Chinar" is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,717 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Sofia, the fantastic The School. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,988 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bar Friday. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,410 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Bulgaria!

On day 5 of your road trip across Bulgaria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Sofia. You’ll stay in Sofia for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Best Western Plus Bristol Hotel, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Sofia. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,440 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Sofia is the 5-star Sofia Hotel Balkan, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,597 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Sofia is the 3-star Calipso Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 998 guests.

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

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Sofia, like the outstanding Sofia Zoo. This attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 14,742 visitors.

Borisova Gradina Park is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Sofia. This incredible attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,212 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Sofia is the extraordinary Eagles' Bridge. This stone bridge is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 10,102 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Knyazheska Garden. Around 7,658 visitors have given this park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Park "Zaimov". Park "Zaimov" is a popular park, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,115 travelers.

Come to Sofia prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Sofia.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Pod Lipite (Under the Linden Trees) Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of Sofia. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,625 customers.

Art Club Museum is another of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,570 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia is Merak. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,328 customers.

Locals recommend One More Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Sofia, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,228 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Sofia, Halbite Beer Hall. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,280 customers.

The Corner is also one of the best bars in the city of Sofia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,874 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Bulgaria.

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Sofia has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Sofia by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Sofia. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Sofia, like the extraordinary North Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,772 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Sofia is the spectacular Holy Trinity Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,720 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,337 visitors.

Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This church is a popular destination among visitors in Sofia. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,964 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Ivan Vazov National Theater. Ivan Vazov National Theater is a must-see tourist destination and popular attraction in Sofia. More than 9,666 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Sofia does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Sofia on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Bulgaria, be sure to eat at Garden restaurant Yoli, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Sofia. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,745 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Sofia is the popular Hasienda Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,469 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Sofia is Taj Mahal Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,423 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Bar & Dinner Relax is one of the best bars in the city of Sofia for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,554 customers.

The Wrong Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Sofia. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,293 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Sofia is Face bar & dinner. Face bar & dinner has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,437 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Sofia!

Day 7 of your road trip through Bulgaria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Sofia and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Plovdiv. You will stay in Plovdiv for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Sofia is the amazing St. Nedelya Church. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,501 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible convention center, National Palace of Culture. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,244 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Sofia is the outstanding South Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,616 visitors.

The spectacular Park "Geo Milev" is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,260 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Druzhba Park. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,441 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Sofia by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Bulgaria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Plovdiv, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant SOUTH breeze, one of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,322 customers.

Locals also recommend Hemingway Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv. Hemingway Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,363 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Plovdiv is r-nt , Mal'k Bunardzhik". This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,166 customers.

After dinner, visit Kotka i Mishka, Cat and Mouse Beer Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Plovdiv. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,070 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rock Bar Download. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 845 customers.

Alternatively, No sens klub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Plovdiv. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 984 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Bulgaria!

Day 8 of your road trip in Bulgaria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Plovdiv before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Alyosha Monument is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Plovdiv. This monument and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,386 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Plovdiv and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Bulgaria.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Plovdiv at PASA Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,284 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurant Rio for your last chance at a meal in the city of Plovdiv. The Restaurant Rio restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Le Petit Paris. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Plovdiv. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Bulgaria!