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Bulgaria Trip Cost Calculator & Planner

Estimate your Bulgaria travel budget with our practical trip cost calculator. Compare destinations, seasonality, accommodation styles, transport choices, and family travel costs across Bulgaria.
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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.

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Architecture

The Boyana Church

The Boyana Church, located in the peaceful suburb of Boyana in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a medieval Eastern Orthodox church that dates back to the 10th century.

The Shumen Fortress

Discovering Sveti Vlas

Discovering the Mysteries of Devil’s Throat Cave

Mustafa Pasha Bridge

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Liberation of Bulgaria and the Treaty of San Stefano

1878
In 1878, Bulgaria emerged from centuries of Ottoman rule, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its history.

Migration Period and Early Byzantine Control

4th – 6th century AD
The Migration Period and Early Byzantine control marked a turbulent era in Thrace, defined by invasions, cultural shifts, and the rise of Byzantine power.

Unification and Independence

1885 – 1908
Between 1885 and 1908, Bulgaria experienced significant economic and social transformation, driven by modernization efforts, infrastructure development, and the pursuit of national independence.

The Varna Culture: Europe’s Earliest Goldsmiths

4600 BC - 4350 BC
Explore the Varna Culture and Varna Necropolis: Europe’s oldest gold, elite burials, trade routes, and its place in the KGK VI Late Chalcolithic world.

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.

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

Destinations
A 3–4 hour Sofia adventure for teenagers: Roman ruins, a hidden rotunda, hot mineral springs, street art and a Cold War time capsule.

Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

Age 15+
Kids
A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

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