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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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Symphony of Seasons – The Seven Rila Lakes

This stunning aerial photograph captures the ethereal beauty of the Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria, bathed in the golden light of early summer.

Burgas Saltworks

Kuklen Monastery: A Sanctuary of History and Culture

Tryavna

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

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FAQ About Bulgaria

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Where is the Nearest Pharmacy or Hospital in Bulgaria?

When traveling, health and safety are always top priorities. Whether you're looking for over-the-counter medication, need a prescription filled, or require urgent medical attention, knowing where to find the nearest pharmacy or hospital in Bulgaria is essential.

New Low-Emission Vehicle Policy in Sofia: Restrictions

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How do I get from Sofia airport to my hotel?

Road Safety Resources

Company Types in Bulgaria? Here We Explain Them for Foreigners

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Moments from Bulgarian History

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.

Kodžadermen–Gumelnița–Karanovo VI (KGK VI) Complex

4600 BC - 4250 BC
Explore the KGK VI complex (Kodžadermen–Gumelnița–Karanovo VI): dates, sites, metallurgy, exchange networks, and Varna’s gold in context.

Cernavoda Culture

3700 BC - 3500 BC
Discover the Cernavodă I Culture (c. 3700–3500 calBC): a Lower Danube transition horizon linking the Late Copper Age world to the Early Bronze Age Balkans.

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.

Discrepancies in Archaeological Cultures’ Timelines

Why do archaeological culture timelines differ? Learn how radiocarbon dating, calibration, and new evidence reshape prehistoric chronologies.

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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