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July 1, 2025

Top 7 Best Day Trips from Sofia

Have you already explored Sofia? Great! Then it’s time to see what else Bulgaria has to offer. Sofia is the perfect starting point for various types of day trips, including small historical towns, natural landmarks, and so much more. Here are our top 7 suggestions for day trips from Sofia: The Rila Monastery and the Rila mountain The Rila Monastery is truly one of Bulgaria’s most emblematic symbols and one of its most picturesque landmarks. Nestled among the majestic peaks of the highest mountain in the Balkans, the monastery is a true architectural and ethnographic masterpiece, waiting to be discovered at the end of a scenic mountain road that takes your breath away at every turn. And if the endless array of stunning views—ranging from ancient forests and crystal-clear mountain creeks to rugged alpine cliffs – isn’t enough to keep your camera out for the entire journey, then the monastery complex, with its sophisticated lines, colorful inner courtyard facade, and authentic atmosphere, certainly will. No wonder this site has been […]
May 2, 2025

How to get to Plovdiv

Plovdiv the city of the 7 hills It is the second biggest city in Bulgaria – Plovdiv – is a pretty good option for a day trip outside of Sofia. Usually the first option for people who have a day to spare outside the capital is the Rila Monastery. However, Plovdiv should not be underestimated because it offers a lot of variety and it could cater for all kinds of interests. It has a lot to offer when it comes to sightseeing and culture.  It also boasts a lot of lovely restaurants and shopping streets. Plovdiv is also 2019’s European Capital of Culture. That means that there’s plenty to explore in this beautiful ancient city! How to get from Sofia to Plovdiv and respectively from Plovdiv to Sofia? – We are here to help! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so let’s start with a beautiful shot of Plovdiv’s Old Town: Getting to Plovdiv from Sofia is easy. Here are the common ways to do it: To […]