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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

Alexander Nevsky Church

The St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a majestic monument, blending rich history with architectural grandeur.

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

Cape Akin, Chernomorets

The Varna Archaeological Museum

Captivating Aerial View of Gradina Beach

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Is Bulgaria in the Schengen Area?

As a traveler or someone interested in European geopolitics, you may ask, "Is Bulgaria in the Schengen Area?" As of March 31, 2024, Bulgaria officially joined the Schengen Area.

Telecom & Home Internet Outages

How can I find emergency services if I need it?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

What are the Shopping Malls in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas?

Weather

Sofia
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35 °
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35 °
Mon
34 °
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35 °
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27 °

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat | The Omega Stream | BG-ALERT in Bulgaria | Forest Fire & Safety

 

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Cotofeni Culture

3500 BC - 2800 BC
Explore the Coțofeni Culture (c. 3500–2800 calBC): settlement shifts, pottery styles, mountain routes, and its role in the Final Copper Age to Early Bronze Age transition.

The Starčevo–Körös–Criș Complex

6200 BC - 5500 BC
Explore the Starčevo Culture (Starčevo–Körös–Criș): early farming villages, pottery styles, Danube networks, and how this horizon connects to Bulgaria’s Early Neolithic.

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.

The Byzantine Domination

1018 AD - 1185 AD
Byzantine rule in Bulgaria, also known as Byzantine domination, occurred between 1018 and 1185 CE, after the fall of the First Bulgarian Empire.

Scoring Archaeological Profiles

Discover the Archaeological Profile method: a structured 0–5 diagnostic scoring system using V/C/D criteria to evaluate cultures, complexes, and periods.

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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