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How Much Should I Budget for a Trip to Bulgaria?

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how much you should budget? Bulgaria is known for being an affordable destination, offering travelers a wide range of experiences without breaking the bank.
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2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

Get Ready for the Winter

Don't Miss Destinations

Destinations

Orpheus Sanctuary

Delve into the mystique of the Orpheus Sanctuary, a Bulgarian archaeological treasure that predates the Egyptian pyramids by a millennium, holding clues to an ancient civilization lost in time.

St. Archangel Michael Church in Tryavna: Guardian of the Bulgarian Revival Spirit

Todorka Peak: The Triple-Headed Queen of Pirin, Bulgaria

Peristera Fortress in Peshtera: The Dove’s Watch Over the Rhodopes

The King Beneath the Hill: Inside the Thracian Tomb of Seuthes III

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FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

What Are the Best Day Trips from Sofia?

the best day trips from Sofia, including must-visit destinations like Rila Monastery, Boyana Church, and Vitosha Mountain. Pack your bags and get ready to discover Bulgaria beyond its capital!

Braking Distances? That Long?

Do third-country nationals (non-EU citizens) need a visa to live in Bulgaria long-term?

How can I find information on currency exchange and banking in Bulgaria?

Summer and Winter Tires Change

Weather

Sofia
few clouds
-3.5 ° C
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61 %
3.1kmh
17 %
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Nature

Moments from Bulgarian History

The Bulgaria-North Macedonia Railway Tunnel: a 140‑year story

How the Sofia–Skopje railway and the Deve Bair tunnel went from 1910 optimism and 1940s concrete to a 2020s EU‑backed comeback.

The Boian Culture

4300 BC - 3500 BC
The Boian Culture, also known as the Giulesti-Marița Culture, emerged during the Neolithic period, around 4300-3500 BCE.

Bulgarian History Timeline

Explore Bulgaria's history through this timeline. From ancient Thracians to the present, see how each period shaped Bulgaria.

Bulgaria in the Interwar Period

1918 - 1941
Explore how Bulgaria navigated the complexities of the Interwar period, from economic recovery and political instability to social transformation and military modernization.

Yamna (Pit Grave) Culture

3300 BC - 2700 BC
The Yamna (Pit Grave) culture, spanning from 3300 BCE to 2600 BCE, significantly influenced the early Bronze Age in the Balkans and beyond.

Kids

IB Drama + ATL: Telling Stories with Your Whole Self

Age 14+
Kids
Discover how ATL skills work in IB Drama: from script work and devising to reflection and ensemble performance. A student-friendly guide to MYP Drama and DP Theatre.

What is MYP, and What is DP?

Age 14+
Kids
Learn the difference between the IB MYP and DP: ages, goals, skills, and how each programme prepares students for deeper learning, independence, and global thinking.

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