Experiences in Bulgaria

Kazanlak Province

The Rose Valley stretches between the Balkan Mountains and the Sredna Gora range near the town of Kazanlak, and is the world's largest producer of rose oil (rosa damascena). Each spring the valley tra...

Kyustendil Province

Rila Monastery is Bulgaria's most revered spiritual site and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark, founded in the 10th century by the hermit St Ivan of Rila in a forested valley at 1,147 meters in the Ril...

Kazanlak Province

Bulgaria's Thracian tombs are among the most remarkable archaeological treasures in southeastern Europe, revealing the sophistication of the ancient Thracian civilization that flourished here from the...

Stara Zagora Province

The Buzludzha Monument is one of the most striking and surreal structures in Europe — a massive flying saucer-shaped concrete building perched atop a 1,441-meter peak in the Balkan Mountains, visible ...

Plovdiv Province

Plovdiv's Old Town (Stariat Grad) is an open-air museum of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, perched on three of the city's famous hills above the modern center. Plovdiv calls itself the "City ...

Plovdiv Province

Bachkovo Monastery is Bulgaria's second-largest monastery and one of the oldest functioning monasteries in Europe, founded in 1083 by the Georgian military brothers Gregory and Abasius Bakuriani, comm...

Veliko Tarnovo Province

The Sound and Light show at Tsarevets Fortress is one of Bulgaria's most spectacular cultural experiences. On select evenings from spring through autumn, the medieval hilltop citadel in Veliko Tarnovo...

Smolyan Province

The Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria harbor some of the country's most authentic and beautifully preserved villages. Time moves slowly here — stone houses with heavy slate roofs line narrow cobb...

National

The Kukeri masquerade is one of Bulgaria's most spectacular and ancient traditions — costumed dancers in elaborate animal masks perform rituals to chase away evil spirits and ensure a good harvest. Th...

National

Every March 1, Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta Day by exchanging martenitsa — small red-and-white woven ornaments given to friends, family, and colleagues with wishes for health and happiness. It is o...

Sofia

Boyana Church is a small medieval church on the outskirts of Sofia that houses some of the most important medieval frescoes in European art. Painted in 1259 — nearly two centuries before the Italian R...

Central Bulgaria

The Shipka Monument stands on the summit of Shipka Peak (1,326 m) in the Balkan Mountains, commemorating one of the most important battles in Bulgarian history. In August 1877, Bulgarian volunteers an...

Kyustendil Province

The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes arranged in a dramatic cirque high in the Rila Mountains, sitting between 2,100 and 2,535 meters altitude. Each lake is named for its most characteris...

Vidin Province

The Belogradchik Rocks are a spectacular natural phenomenon — a 30-kilometer-long gallery of sandstone and limestone formations in northwestern Bulgaria, rising up to 200 meters high in towers, pillar...

Lovech Province

Devetashka Cave is one of the largest and most spectacular caves in Europe — a colossal limestone cavern stretching 2.4 km deep into a hillside near the village of Devetaki in northern Bulgaria, with ...

Sofia City Province

Vitosha Mountain is Sofia's greatest natural asset — a 2,290-meter peak rising directly above the capital, reachable by city bus in just 20 minutes. Vitosha Nature Park was the first nature park estab...

Bulgaria is one of Europe's richest caving destinations, with over 5,500 documented caves scattered across its mountain ranges and karst landscapes. Several of these have been developed as show caves ...

Southwest Bulgaria

Pirin National Park covers 27,000 hectares of pristine mountain wilderness in southwestern Bulgaria. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, it protects 118 glacial lakes, ancient Bosnian pine forest...

Multiple Regions

Bulgaria has a 5,000-year winemaking tradition and is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world — the ancient Thracians worshiped Dionysus, the god of wine, long before the Greeks adopte...

Bulgarian cooking classes offer one of the most immersive ways to experience the country's rich culinary heritage. You'll join a local host — often in their own home or a traditional kitchen — and spe...

Bulgaria is blessed with over 600 natural mineral springs, making it second only to Iceland for geothermal abundance in Europe. These hot springs range from a mild 20°C to a scalding 103°C, each with ...

Burgas Province

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast offers far more than sunbathing on sandy beaches. From the historic harbors of Sozopol and Nessebar, boat trips reach offshore islands and hidden coves. Kitesurfers ride con...