Top Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls The OFFroad Adventure View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls The OFFroad Adventure Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Plovdiv-History and Craft beer Small Group Tour

During this day we will try to introduce to you the philosophy and history of this ancient and beautiful city Plovdiv. The locals are calling …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv-History and Craft beer Small Group Tour

During this day we will try to introduce to you the philosophy and history of this ancient and beautiful city Plovdiv. The locals are calling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$86

Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna

This is a full day private tour that takes you to the north of Varna to explore a region with exceptional natural beauty, very rich …More

Varna, Bulgaria

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Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna

This is a full day private tour that takes you to the north of Varna to explore a region with exceptional natural beauty, very rich...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$226

Wine Tasting & More in Villa Melnik – One of the World’s Best Wineries

Villa Melnik has been awarded in TOP 50 of the World's Best Wineries - on spot 39. We are excited to offer you some guided …More

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Wine Tasting & More in Villa Melnik – One of the World’s Best Wineries

Villa Melnik has been awarded in TOP 50 of the World's Best Wineries - on spot 39. We are excited to offer you some guided...

1 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$45

Iskar Gorge Trek, Skaklia Waterfall and Cherepish Monastery Tour from Sofia

The emphasis of this day tour is to experience the spectacular Iskar Gorge landscape at first hand through short walks to hidden nature landmarks not …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Iskar Gorge Trek, Skaklia Waterfall and Cherepish Monastery Tour from Sofia

The emphasis of this day tour is to experience the spectacular Iskar Gorge landscape at first hand through short walks to hidden nature landmarks not...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike and Thermal pools

Experience Bulgaria’s most spectacular alpine scenery on this private / small group guided adventure to the breathtaking Seven Rila Lakes in the majestic Rila Mountain. …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (4)

Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike and Thermal pools

Experience Bulgaria’s most spectacular alpine scenery on this private / small group guided adventure to the breathtaking Seven Rila Lakes in the majestic Rila Mountain....

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$148

From Sofia: Rila Monastery, St. Ivan Cave & Alpine Picnic Tour

Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (3)

From Sofia: Rila Monastery, St. Ivan Cave & Alpine Picnic Tour

Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$109

Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofia

This tour is an excellent option for you to experience a wonderful adventure and see the most-visited UNESCO site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. We …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (3)

Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofia

This tour is an excellent option for you to experience a wonderful adventure and see the most-visited UNESCO site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. We...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$41

Self-Guided Tour of Rila Mountains and Seven Rila Lakes

The Seven Rila lakes are amazing. Use our self-guided tour to visit, go around them and see everything spectacular on your own. All the guides …More

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Self-Guided Tour of Rila Mountains and Seven Rila Lakes

The Seven Rila lakes are amazing. Use our self-guided tour to visit, go around them and see everything spectacular on your own. All the guides...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$33

Private Cape Kaliakra & the Balchik Botanical Gardens from Varna

Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white …More

Varna, Bulgaria

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Private Cape Kaliakra & the Balchik Botanical Gardens from Varna

Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$113

Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

Our private tour brings you to the top spots around Plovdiv at your own pace and starting time from Plovdiv. Your private local guide is …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv

Our private tour brings you to the top spots around Plovdiv at your own pace and starting time from Plovdiv. Your private local guide is...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$44

Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup

Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Veliko Tarnovo Day Trips from Sofia | Small-Group & Pickup

Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$74

UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Bulgaria

Enjoy a private tour led by one of the top local guides in Bulgaria, dedicated to showing you the very best of the country’s UNESCO-listed …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

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UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour in Bulgaria

Enjoy a private tour led by one of the top local guides in Bulgaria, dedicated to showing you the very best of the country’s UNESCO-listed...

10 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

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$685

Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit

This is an unique product offering you to experience horse riding in the Thracian Valley and the Valley of Roses. Jump on a horse and …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Horse Riding in the Valley of Roses in Thracian Spirit

This is an unique product offering you to experience horse riding in the Thracian Valley and the Valley of Roses. Jump on a horse and...

45 to 360 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$12

This tour is a unique way to visit the most popular site in Bulgaria - Rila monastery. It is a great combination of adventure and …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

Motorcycle day tour to Rila monastery

This tour is a unique way to visit the most popular site in Bulgaria - Rila monastery. It is a great combination of adventure and...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$182

Exclusive Day Trip - Sofia - Plovdiv - Boyana Church

This is truly a spectacular, exclusive day tour, visiting some of the "must-see" UNESCO Heritage sites in Bulgaria: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Ancient City of …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Exclusive Day Trip - Sofia - Plovdiv - Boyana Church

This is truly a spectacular, exclusive day tour, visiting some of the "must-see" UNESCO Heritage sites in Bulgaria: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Ancient City of...

7 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$267

Buzludzha, Shipka Monument of Freedom, Shipka Memorial Church & Golyama Kosmatka

Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses to discover 4 of the most impressive monuments of Bulgaria from 3 historic periods. All of them are …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Buzludzha, Shipka Monument of Freedom, Shipka Memorial Church & Golyama Kosmatka

Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses to discover 4 of the most impressive monuments of Bulgaria from 3 historic periods. All of them are...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$80

From Sofia: Koprivshtitsa and the land of the past

Join us in this adventure to feel the past! We’ll show you three different historical periods in the Bulgarian lands – The neolithic age, Late Antiquity, …More

Sofia, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

From Sofia: Koprivshtitsa and the land of the past

Join us in this adventure to feel the past! We’ll show you three different historical periods in the Bulgarian lands – The neolithic age, Late Antiquity,...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

Hiking Adventure in the Central Balkan National park

Looking to get high up? How does this sound - getting to the tallest part of the Balkan mountain by the longest chairlift in the …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

Hiking Adventure in the Central Balkan National park

Looking to get high up? How does this sound - getting to the tallest part of the Balkan mountain by the longest chairlift in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$96

Half-Day Hiking with Private Mountain Guide in the Seven Rila Lakes

Our mountain guides are the most experienced ones and you will be completely safe and secure with them walking around the 7 Rila Lakes. You …More

Borovets, Bulgaria

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Half-Day Hiking with Private Mountain Guide in the Seven Rila Lakes

Our mountain guides are the most experienced ones and you will be completely safe and secure with them walking around the 7 Rila Lakes. You...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$181

Private Horse Riding Tour To the Perelik Top in Smolyan

This 8-hour, full day horse riding brings you to the Perelik top with its hut. Beautiful views in the Rhodope mountains. The trail is good …More

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

5.0 (2)

Private Horse Riding Tour To the Perelik Top in Smolyan

This 8-hour, full day horse riding brings you to the Perelik top with its hut. Beautiful views in the Rhodope mountains. The trail is good...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$455

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Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

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Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Bulgaria Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

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