Go Local: Best Of Bulgaria, Self-drive

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 6-99 yrs
  • max group size 4
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-36382
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
map
  • Starts Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Ends Sofia, Bulgaria
  • +9
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Nessebar: the “Pearl” of the Black Sea Coast. The Old town of Nessebar will fascinate you with the numerous churches from the 13th century and the breathtaking sea views.
  • The rose Valley: breathe the aroma of the famous Bulgarian Rose and understand why it is called “Liquid Gold”.
  • Plovdiv: heir of great civilizations, Plovdiv has a lot to offer, from ancient sites to bohemian quarters with great artistic cafes and ateliers. Immerse in the atmosphere of this Town of Culture.
  • Bansko: feel the hospitality of the Bulgarian mountains and the special people that live there. Be welcomed in their houses and learn more about the folklore and the traditions of Bulgaria first-hand.
Start and end in Sofia, the trip "Go Local: Best Of Bulgaria, Self-drive" is a self-guided self-drive or vehicle rental trip that takes 11 days. You will be traveling through Burgas, Kazanluk, Rila and 8 other destinations in Bulgaria and Romania. "Go Local: Best Of Bulgaria, Self-drive" is a private trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Take this self-drive tour and discover this beautiful country at your own pace. Start your trip exploring the capital of Bulgaria, a modern and buzzing town which keeps impressive history from Antiquity to nowadays. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo and be fascinated by the magnificent views from the top of Tzarevetz hill. Have a walk through the tiny cobblestones streets to find out how did wealthy merchants live in the Bulgarian Medieval ages. Spend several days exploring the romantic Black sea coast, the Sea Capital Varna and the old aged towns of Nessebar and Sozopol. Explore the countryside, the culture and traditions of rural Bulgaria. Stop in the European city of Culture, Plovdiv, and be a guest of a granny in a village, close to the famous ski resort Bansko. End your inspiring trip in Sofia and be sure that you will come again to visit this interesting land.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Sofia / Car Hire Pick-up (10km – 30min)
  • Day 2: Sofia
  • Day 3: Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo (270km – 4hrs)
  • Day 4: Veliko Tarnovo – Varna (310km – 4.5h)
  • Day 5: Varna
  • Day 6: Varna – Balchik – Kaliakra – Varna (160km – 2.5hrs)
  • Day 7: Varna – Nessebar – Burgas (140km – 2.5hrs)
  • Day 8: Burgas – Kazanlak – Plovdiv (300km – 4hrs)
  • Day 9: Plovdiv – Bansko (160km – 3hrs)
  • Day 10: Bansko – Rila – Sofia (210km – 3.5hrs)
  • Day 11: Car Hire Drop-off / Departure Sofia (10km – 30min)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 10 night's accommodation
  • Hotel city tax
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Budapest or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Panorama or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Cherno More or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Bulgaria or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Grand Hotel Plovdiv or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Evelina Palace or similar 4*
Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 1 Dinner at a local restaurant (Day 5)
Transport
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Sofia International Airport, Terminal 2, from 09:00-19:00h
Guide
  • Operated with English, French or German-speaking local guide during the visit to Balchik and Kaliakra (Day 6), (Spanish language at additional cost)
Others
  • All activities and entrance fees mentioned as included: Cape Kaliakra, The Palace and the Gardens in Balchik visit (Day 6); Visit of a local village house, including typical Bulgarian lunch (Day 9)
  • 11-day car hire
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Bulgarian Toll Tax
  • Third-party Liability
  • Tyres and Glass Protection
  • TOP (ZERO EXCESS) PROTECTION. Police report is obligatory
  • Safety equipment (first aid kit, triangle, high visibility vest, fire extinguisher)
  • Road map of Bulgaria
  • Sample program with the possible sights that can be visited
  • Day 1, 2, 10 Sofia
  • Car Group B = Citroen C3 or similar
  • Car Group C = Toyota Corolla or similar
  • ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Tour guide (except on Day 6)
  • While the sites listed may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees (except on Day 6 and 9 as stated in the inclusions part)
  • Domestic/International flights
  • Any meals not mentioned in the program as included
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Any entrance fees not mentioned in the program as included
  • Optional tours
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
  • Any extra equipment such as GPS, Baby seat, 3D wi-fi router etc. These can be ordered and paid on spot to the rent-a-car agency.
  • Fuel, Fines, Parking fees
  • Young driver supplement
  • Additional driver supplement
  • Additional charges that may occur due to; missing fuel (refuelling charge); dirty vehicle; lost car documents, registration plates or keys; etc.
  • The insurance does not cover all damages caused to the vehicle while using it in a non asphaltic roads or when violating the traffic law (i.e. driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, exceeding the speed limit, red light etc.). Tyre, undercarriage, interior & glass damages, malfunctions and damages caused by wrong fuel, reckless driving, unauthorized driver are also not covered.
  • Extra charges should apply if the pick-up and drop-off points are different, there is a delay of more than one hour or the car is delivered outside working hours (office working hours 09:01-18:59)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a Premier This travel specialist is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average. tour and service level as the travel specialist who runs it has received 294 reviews for other tours with an average 4.8 rating.
Why Book with Bookmundi
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
Excellent
4.65 Average 680 Reviews
GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Go Local: Best Of Bulgaria, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 26 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Go Local: Best Of Bulgaria, Self-drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Go Local: Best Of Bulgaria, Self-drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Drivers under 23 years or with less than 3 years of driving experience must pay an additional “Young driver” fee. The required security deposit is double. The minimum required age to rent a vehicle is 21 years. Renters and additional drivers must have a valid driving license for a minimum of 3 years, which must be presented at the time of rental. Each driver must show photographic proof of identity and their passport at the start of the rental. Identity documents and driving licenses must be valid throughout the rental period. A deposit will be blocked by signing the rent-a-car agreement on the spot. The deposit for the ECONOMY (group B) car is 200EUR, and for the COMPACT (group C) car is 300EUR. A credit card, issued in the name of the main driver/ renter, is mandatory for all rentals. Accepted credit cards are: Master/Eurocard and Visa.       Accident/theft reporting must be notified immediately to the Police and the 24h support of the car hire company Zero Excess Insurance covers damages only in case the protocol from the police is available, returning the keys and documents of the car and it does not apply in case of drugs and alcohol usage.         One rental day is calculated as 24 hours. An additional day will be charged if the rental exceeds this period by more than an hour. The car is hired for a drive only in Bulgaria.   Please consider that the driving times and distances are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as the specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. Check-in time for the hotels in general is after 2:00 pm, check out until 12:00 pm. These requirements may differ. We will inform you about the exact check-in and -out for each hotel with the hotel name confirmation after the reservation of the tour We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
Welcome!

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Facebook
G
More login options here.