Location of Bulgaria
General information: Republic of Bulgaria
| Capital: | Sofia | Official languages: | Bulgarian | Official alphabet: | Cyrillic |
| Area: | 110,994 km2 | Population: | 7 202 198 people | Currency: | Lev (BGN)
EUR 1 = 1.95583 BGN |
| Drives on the: | right | Calling code: | +359 | Seasons: | winter, spring, summer and autumn |
Curious facts about Bulgaria
- Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established in 681.
- Bulgarians shake their head the opposite way for yes and no. Make sure you answer with words not only gestures. 🙂
- The first computer in the world was created by a Bulgarian. In the period 1937 – 1942 John Atanasoff, a scientist of Bulgarian descent, together with Clifford Berry, an American inventor working for the University of Iowa, designed and developed the first computer.
- Bulgaria is the country with the highest number of natural mineral springs in Continental Europe – over 600.
- Bulgarian yogurt is the best in the world. This is thanks to the unique Lactobacillus bulgaricus bacteria used for its production that can only be found on the territory of Bulgaria.
- The Bulgarian folk song Izlel e Delio Haydutin has been flying around open space together with Bach’s and Mozart’s greatest works since 1977 when the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes left the Earth.
- Official Tourism website of Bulgaria: www.bulgariatravel.org
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Bulgaria
Buzludzha tour: see the famous abandoned building
Buzludzha is among the most famous abandoned buildings in the world.
Bulgaria
1 day
History
Cook and Eat with a Local: authentic food experience
Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia
Bulgaria
1/2 day
Cooking
Koprivshtitsa: Bulgarian crafts and tradition
Cobblestone streets and beautiful houses, experience Koprivshtitsa.
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture
Rhodope Mountains: Kovachevitsa and Leshten
One day tour to the villages in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains.
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture
Plovdiv, European capital of culture for 2019
Day trip from Sofia to the second biggest city in Bulgaria – Plovdiv.
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture
Prohodna cave, Saeva dupka & Glozhene monastery
Let's have a green day out of Sofia. See the natural phenomena.
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture, Nature
Seven Rila lakes tour
Hiking tour in the Rila Mountains.
Bulgaria
1 day
Hiking
Sofia Communism tour: let us travel back in time
See the communist architecture and experience the lifestyle with us.
Bulgaria
1 day
History
Rila Monastery and Boyana church: UNESCO tour
Visit Rila monastery and Boyana church, two of the UNESCO sites in Bulgaria, in a day.
Bulgaria
1 day
Monastery
Wine tour: visit a local winery on Danube river
On this day it is all about wine. Taste some of the best Bulgarian wines.
Bulgaria
1 day
Wine
Balkan tour: get to know the Balkans
Let’s visit together the only winery with vineyards along the steep southern slope of the Danube river. We will head to the town of Oryahovo in Bulgaria to see and get to know the history and the wines of Chateau Burgozone.
Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania
12 days
Culture
Experience the magical Belogradchik rocks and Magura cave
The first Europeans used to live in this area.
Bulgaria
2 days
Culture, Heritage, Nature
Panagyurishte tour
Experience Bulgarian history, the Thracian gold treasure and Bulgarian Revival time.
Bulgaria
1 day
History
Sofia wine tour: learn the mystery of Bulgarian wine
Taste 5 Bulgarian wines in 3 special local locations.
Bulgaria
1/2 day
Wine tasting
Sofia Bollywood tour: the magic of Dilwale movie
Walk in the shoes of Shah Rukh Khan and experience the magic of Dilwale movie.
Bulgaria
1/2 day
Entertainment
Melnik and Rupite: sand pyramids and wine tasting
Lovely nature, splendid wine & cosmic energy
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture, Nature
SURVA festival
A fun day at the Surva masquerade festival
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture, Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo: the old capital of Bulgaria
Experience Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgarian history and traditions.
Bulgaria
1 day, 2 days
Culture, History
Wine tours: Happy Wine Day in Bulgaria
On 14 Feb 2023 we will have special wine tours. Join us »
Bulgaria
1 day
Wine
Staro Zhelezare and Hissar: street art and Roman ruins
Day tour from Sofia to Staro Zhelezare village and Hissar.
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture
Sofia private tour: explore Sofia with a local
Experience Sofia with a local tour guide
Bulgaria
1 day
City, History
Rose festival: rose blossoms, folklore music and dances
Experience the Rose festival with a private guide
Bulgaria
1 day, 2 days
Culture
Lavender festival: purple fields, folklore music and dances
Experience the Lavender festival with a private guide
Bulgaria
1 day, 2 days
Culture
SURPRISE Tour in Bulgaria
Book a Travel challenge with a local tour guide
Bulgaria
1 day, 1/2 day
Surprise
Hiking at Vitosha mountain: see Sofia from above
Hiking at Vitosha mountain with a local guide
Bulgaria
1 day, 1/2 day
Hiking, Nature
Sofia off the beaten track
Experience Sofia surroundings with a local tour guide
Bulgaria
1/2 day
Culture, Monastery, Nature
Balkan Mountains tour
Day tour to Troyan monastery, Lovech and Staro Stefanovo
Bulgaria
1 day
Culture, History, Monastery
The magic of Rhodope Mountains
Culture and Heritage tour
Bulgaria
5 days
Culture, Heritage, Nature
Visit a Dog Rescue in Bulgaria
Volunteering in a dog rescue
Bulgaria
2 days
Nature
Opera of the Peaks at the magical Belogradchik rocks
The first Europeans used to live in this area.
Bulgaria
2 days
Culture, Heritage, Opera