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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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Don't Miss Destinations

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The Covered Bridge of Lovech

The Covered Bridge of Lovech, a captivating fusion of function and tradition, stands as an enduring symbol of Bulgaria's architectural heritage, bridging not only the banks of the Osam River but also centuries of history.

Parorian Monastery

Lions of Bulgaria: A Symbol of Strength and Heritage

Captivating Aerial View of Gradina Beach

Sofia Synagogue

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FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

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.

Safety Tips For Navigating Rainy Roads in Bulgaria

How to Order a Taxi in Bulgaria?

How do I get from Sofia airport to my hotel?

How to find out if water from the tap is safe in Bulgaria?

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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.

Cucuteni-Trypillia Culture

4800 BC - 3000 BC
Explore the Cucuteni–Trypillia Culture (c. 4800–3000 BCE): painted pottery, huge “mega-sites,” farming economies, and its links to the wider Balkan Copper Age world.

Bulgaria and World War II

1941 - 1944
Bulgaria's journey through World War II was marked by complex alliances, difficult decisions, and significant challenges that shaped the nation's military and political landscape during one of history's most turbulent periods.

Sozopol’s History Unearthed

The Sozopol Historical Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past. It showcases artifacts from prehistory, antiquity, and the Middle Ages that...

The Bulgaria-North Macedonia Railway Tunnel: a 140‑year story

How the Sofia–Skopje railway and the Deve Bair tunnel went from 1910 optimism and 1940s concrete to a 2020s EU‑backed comeback.

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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