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Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a land of Thracian tombs, misty mountain ranges, and decaying monuments that look like they belong on the moon. It’s one of Europe’s most underrated frontiers, where ancient rituals, wild wolves, and brutalist Soviet relics still shape the landscape.
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Whether you're hiking through bear-inhabited forests, standing beneath the alien-like Buzludzha monument, or tracing rock-hewn monasteries along cliff faces, our Bulgaria trips go far deeper than travel blogs and beach brochures.
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This is a country carved by conquest and resistance, from prehistoric cave sanctuaries to the ruins of the Eastern Bloc. And it’s all still there, hidden in plain sight, waiting for the curious and the bold.
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Unsure where to start or how to move between remote villages and relics? We’ll handle the language barriers, logistics, and local know-how. Bulgaria, raw and untamed, exactly how we like it.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Sofia Arrival & Socialist Shadows
  • Arrival in Sofia and transfer to your hotel
  • Afternoon walking tour of Sofia’s eclectic layers: Roman ruins, Ottoman mosques, and brutalist apartment blocks
  • Explore the abandoned Red Star Printing House or former Party House exterior
  • Optional evening visit to Boyana Church (UNESCO) for medieval frescoes
  • Overnight in Sofia
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Day 2 – Buzludzha & Balkan Mountains
  • Depart early for Buzludzha, the crumbling UFO-shaped monument to communism, perched on a wind-swept peak
  • Hike around the site and learn about its Cold War legacy (external access only; interior closed)
  • Continue to Shipka Pass to see the Russian Memorial Church and panoramic views
  • Optional stop at the decaying Uzana mountain hotel or smaller Soviet-era relics nearby
  • Overnight in a guesthouse in the Balkan Mountains (Tryavna or Bozhentsi)
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Day 3 – Thracian Tombs & Rock-Hewn Sanctuaries
  • Drive to Kazanlak and visit the Thracian Tombs (UNESCO) – detailed murals from the 4th century BCE
  • Continue through the Rose Valley, stopping at lesser-known tumuli and sanctuaries
  • Visit Perperikon, a dramatic hilltop archaeological complex with traces from Thracian, Roman, and medieval times
  • Overnight in a countryside eco-lodge or guesthouse near Kardzhali
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Day 4 – Wildlife & Rock Art in the Rhodope Mountains
  • Morning hike in the Rhodope Mountains, homeland of the mythical Orpheus
  • Visit the Devil’s Throat Cave, said to lead to the underworld, and observe local cave-dwelling wildlife
  • Optional detour to Tatul, a rock-cut Thracian sanctuary with unique tomb carvings
  • Spot vultures, eagles, and possibly bears in the Eastern Rhodopes rewilding zone
  • Return to Sofia by evening or continue travel southward into Greece or Turkey
  • End of tour

Info

  • Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
  • Best Time to Visit: May to October – for mountain treks, abandoned sites, and national parks before winter sets in
  • Language: Bulgarian – Cyrillic script is used; English spoken in tourist hubs, but rarely in rural areas

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