Bulgaria · DAY TRIPS IN SOFIA
Rila is two hours south, Plovdiv two hours east, Belogradchik three hours north-west. These 15 day trips out of the capital are compared on drive time, what you get once you arrive, and whether lunch and entry fees are in the price.
See Plovdiv and Rila Monastery from Sofia in one long day, with free time, local tips, maps, and comfortable shared transport.
“A very well organised and enjoyable trip. Would highly recommend”
Explore Plovdiv from Sofia by shuttle, with Roman ruins, colorful Revival houses, guided walking, free time, and a $22.99 price.
“The day of the trip was rainy, but despite everything, the guide was excellent and explained the history of the city to us well.”
Review of the Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa day trip from Sofia, with itinerary, costs, guide quality, walking demands, and practical booking advice.
“Martin, our tour guide, was amazing!! A kind person with lots of knowledge and a great sense of humour. The places we visited were impressive and special. We strongly recommend this day trip 🙂”
Review of Sofia’s private Rila Monastery and Boyana Church day trip, with frescoes, mountain scenery, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“The guide was great and passionate about the places visited. The boss, however, needs to stop calling every five minutes and micromanaging the guide and experience.”
See Plovdiv and Rila Monastery from Sofia in one long day, with hotel transfer, English guide, scenic drives, and honest timing advice.
“Our driver was wonderful. Nice, professional. Good driver. Beautiful, comfortable hike, with all amenities. Highly recommendedAuto-translated”
See Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one long Sofia day, with comfortable minibus transfers, free time, and helpful host Philip.
“We didn't know much about Bulgaria before coming to Sofia. We decided to take this tour because of all the good ratings. Have to say, they were all speaking the truth. We had the same guide that the other reviews referenced. Our guide was Philip and he was a storehouse of great knowledge. He knew so much about the places we were visiting, but also gave us some great insights into Bulgaria and the recent history from Communism to Democracy. Our driver was excellent and was a very pleasant guy to be around at all the stops. I will say, this is a VERY LONG day. Out of 12+ hours,…”
Review the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church day trip from Sofia, with practical advice on cost, timing, transport, tickets, and what to expect.
“So worth taking this tour to see the Boyana Church with its fabulous frescoes, and then on to the amazing Rila Monastery. Although the tour was self-guided, our driver Lubo was happy to answer questions and pass on interesting information. A good day out, and I thoroughly recommend.”
Review of the Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon day trip, with border tips, timing, guides, costs, sights, food advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Great opportunity to see North Macedonia's main sites from Sofia. Match Canyon stunning and Skopje really interesting. Guide was a bit anti-North Macedonia but was very willing to share information or discuss items on any topic”
Review of a private Sofia to Plovdiv day trip with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, Roman ruins, Old Town walks, free time, and an English-speaking guide.
“We had a great day in Plovdiv. Our driver/guide was excellent. He gave an informative introduction to the city & its history exactly to our request. With this information we then enjoyed free time exploring at our leisure. His driving was excellent. A beautiful city and tour.”
Hike Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes, enjoy a mountain lunch, see Europe’s hottest geyser, and relax in Sapareva Banya’s thermal pools.
“Semplicemente un posto meraviglioso. Le due guide super gentili e disponibili. Attrezzatura ottima, cibo delizioso . La Spa una vera chicca , super rilassante dopo una giornata in montagna .”
Review of Sofia’s Borovets ski day trip with gear, lift pass, transport, mountain views, costs, tips, and practical booking advice.
“they cancelled on me last minute, had to go with another company. would not recommend. The price seemed fair but bit of a bate-and-switch, or at least they held out for a large/group booking.”
Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery day trip, with transport, monastery highlights, free time, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.
“Ina guida perfetta, molto simpatica, preparata e sempre sorridente.”
Cross from Sofia into Serbia on an 8-hour tour featuring Boyana Church, Poganovo Monastery, mountain views, local food, and expert guides.
“Peter our guide was well past our expectations and he did turn our HOLIDAY☺️☺️☺️ into a memorable 1. Good light itenary. Enjoyed every moment. 😍😍😍”
Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia on a flexible day trip with private guiding or self-guided audio options.
“Scheduled a tour with hotel pickup. I received an email the night before and I replied to confirm I was still going and highlighted my hotel. The following morning i receive an email and I confirmed again that I'll be attending the tour and meRead more”
Review of Sofia’s private day trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave, with practical advice on price, timing, swimming, and value.
“Credo sis stata troppo costosa 260 euro pranzo escluso non vale l'escursione. Meglio scegliere monastero di rila o il tour dei laghi”
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