Cheap 7-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Sofia traveling south to Blagoevgrad, Plovdiv, and Velingrad

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 15,209 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 "Staria Chinar". Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,717 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 Art Club Museum. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,570 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Friday is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,410 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Sofia we recommend is The Cocktail Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers.

One More Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,228 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 Blagoevgrad, 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 Sofia is the amazing National Palace of Culture. This travel destination is a convention center that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,510 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible South Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,763 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding Sofia Zoo. This zoo has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,962 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Park "Geo Milev". This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,324 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ivan Vazov National Theater. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,760 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 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!

On day 3 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 10,850 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,648 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding Knyazheska Garden. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,672 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Eagles' Bridge. This attraction, an amazing stone bridge, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,196 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Borisova Gradina Park. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,346 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 Torro Grande / Torro Grande. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Plovdiv enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,651 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 Rahat Tepe. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,984 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Club Fargo. This popular bar in Plovdiv has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,132 bar-goers.

You can also go to Kotka i Mishka, Cat and Mouse Beer Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Kotka i Mishka, Cat and Mouse Beer Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,070 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!

Some of the highlights of this day include visits to amazing attractions in Bachkovo and Asenovgrad. You still have 1 night left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in Bulgaria.

Today’s adventure starts in Bachkovo. Bachkovo is a popular cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria and the home of the wonderful Bachkovo Monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno". This amazing attraction is a place of worship that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 13,019 visitors.

You’ll then drive to Asenovgrad and travel to more of the best attractions in Bulgaria. Asenovgrad is another cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, perfect for budget travelers.

Your first stop in Asenovgrad is the magnificent Asen's Fortress a famous fortress among locals and travelers. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,063 visitors, this top sight is one place you don’t want to miss during your time in the area.

The incredible Arapovo Monastery is another interesting sight you could also visit today. Travelers who have visited this unforgettable location have rated their experience an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,878 reviews.

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When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Plovdiv.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Pavaj. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,861 customers.

Restaurant SOUTH breeze is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Plovdiv. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,322 customers.

Another popular restaurant in Plovdiv you might want to check out is Hemingway Restaurant. Hemingway Restaurant is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,363 reviews.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Plovdiv, Rock Bar Download. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 845 customers.

No sens klub is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Plovdiv. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 984 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Bar The Post. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Plovdiv. Bar The Post has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 425 customers.

Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in Bulgaria! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Plovdiv!

On day 5 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 Velingrad, 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 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 12,362 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible “Tsar Simeon Garden” Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,346 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 Theatre of Philippopolis. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,603 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Old Town of Plovdiv. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,329 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 5,014 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 Velingrad. Velingrad 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 Velingrad that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Velingrad is Paradise. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,046 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Velingrad, Tom & Nezi Classic is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,889 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Milenium. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Velingrad enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,768 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Velingrad’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Djanam Steak House Velingrad. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,088 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Vladi Bar & Grill. This popular bar in Velingrad has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 776 bar-goers.

You can also go to Coffee & Wine Edelvais as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Coffee & Wine Edelvais is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 194 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Velingrad 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 Velingrad is the amazing Ploshchad Nikolay Gyaurov. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 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 The Wrong Bar. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,293 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Sofia, Taj Mahal Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,423 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Luciano. 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 1,291 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 Halbite Beer Hall. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,280 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Lime Cafe & Cocktails. This popular bar in Sofia has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,223 bar-goers.

You can also go to 5 Corners Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular 5 Corners Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,463 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 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 7,768 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Sofia, consider a top-rated restaurant like Mamma Mia Ltd. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,252 customers.

Island 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,035 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Maraya Klasik / Maraia Classic. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,002 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!