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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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FAQ About Bulgaria

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Do UK nationals need a visa to live in Bulgaria after Brexit?

Short visits: No visa is required for UK citizens to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Long-term residence: Yes – to move to Bulgaria long-term (for over 90 days).

How do I get my car repaired in Bulgaria?

Locksmith & Broken Keys in Bulgaria?

What places must you see in Sofia while on a business trip?

The Use of Street Lanes in Bulgaria

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Moments from Bulgarian History

The Achaemenid Persian Rule

522 BC - 330 BC
The Achaemenid Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, was one of the ancient world’s largest and most powerful empires.

Bulgarian National Revival

1762 - 1878
A captivating historical travelogue through Bulgaria’s National Revival (1762–1878), blending rich history with engaging storytelling – from Paisius of Hilendar’s 18th-century manuscript to the April Uprising’s fight for freedom.

Bulgaria’s Democratic Transition

1989 - 1997
From the fall of communism in 1989 to its accession to the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria underwent profound political, economic, and social transformations, reshaping its national identity and place in the world.

How To Classify Bulgaria’s Prehistoric Cultures

Archaeologists divide the prehistoric era in Bulgaria into a series of distinct archaeological cultures, each defined by characteristic artifacts, settlement patterns, and chronology.

The Boian Culture

4300 BC - 3500 BC
Explore the Boian culture (c. 4300–3500 BCE): Lower Danube settlements, pottery traditions, and its transition toward Gumelnița and KGK VI in Bulgaria.

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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