Day trips from Sofia
The best excursions from the Bulgarian capital — from Rila Monastery to Seven Lakes, Plovdiv's old town and Bulgarian Revival villages
Top day trips from Sofia
Most popular full-day excursions, bookable with pickup from your hotel.
From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day Tour
From Sofia: Full Day Trip to Rila Monastery
From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Hiking Tour
From Sofia: Small Group Guided Tour of Plovdiv's Highlights
Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Full Day Tour
Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Tour - Back to the 19th Century
From Sofia: Belogradchik Rocks & Venetsa Cave Full-Day Tour
Melnik Wine Tour
From Sofia: Rose Valley Tour & UNESCO Site Kazanlak
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv with Options
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ViatorFull Day Trip to Bulgaria from Bucharest
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ViatorFull-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia
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ViatorPrivate city walking tour of Plovdiv
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ViatorFull-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch
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ViatorFood Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv
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