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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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Stunning View of Smokinya Beach, Kavacite, and Budjaka, Sozopol

A breathtaking beauty of Bulgaria's coastline with this stunning aerial photograph showcasing Smokinya Beach, Kavacite, and the scenic Budjaka peninsula in Sozopol.

Sofia Synagogue

Belogradchik Rocks and Kaleto Fortress

Skiing in Bulgaria 2025-26: Your Ultimate Guide to the Season

Sofia in the Summer

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FAQ About Bulgaria

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Income Taxes in Bulgaria for Foreigners: The Hidden Guide

Everything foreigners need to know about taxes in Bulgaria — income tax, corporate tax, VAT, dividend tax, residency rules, and expat-specific tips. Explained simply!

What is the logic of having different boarding groups?

Bulgarian Customs Rules for Imports and Exports FAQs

Snow Plow Safety Tips

What are the Cultural Do’s and Don’ts in Bulgaria?

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Moments from Bulgarian History

The Balkan Wars

1912 - 1913
The Balkan Wars of 1912–1913 were a crucial turning point for Bulgaria, marked by both significant territorial ambitions and the challenges of regional alliances, ultimately shaping the nation's trajectory towards World War I.

Final Copper Age and the Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age Transition

4250 BC - 3300 BC
Explore the Final Copper Age (c. 4250–3300 BCE): the end of the Chalcolithic peak, shifting settlements and trade, and key horizons like Cernavodă I, BSK, Coțofeni and Yamnaya.

The Roman Empire

46 AD - 4th century AD
The annexation of Thrace by the Roman Empire in 46 AD marked a significant turning point in the region's history. This period saw the...

The Varna Necropolis

The Varna Necropolis, located near the Black Sea coastal city of Varna in Bulgaria, is an archaeological site of immense significance. Discovered in 1972,...

Ottoman Rule in the Lands of Present-Day Bulgaria

1396 - 1878
Explore Ottoman rule in the lands of present-day Bulgaria: conquest, administration, architecture, cuisine, revival, and why 1878 was not the end everywhere.

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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