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How Much Should I Budget for a Trip to Bulgaria?

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how much you should budget? Bulgaria is known for being an affordable destination, offering travelers a wide range of experiences without breaking the bank.
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2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

Get Ready for the Winter

Don't Miss Destinations

Destinations

Veleka River Mouth

Situated where Bulgaria's untamed Veleka River kisses the Black Sea, the river mouth emerges as an unforgettable spectacle of nature's tranquil beauty.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Winter

Ahtopol – A Serene Seaside Village on the Black Sea

Tsar Assen Mine

Arkutino Marsh Nature Reserve

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FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

New Low-Emission Vehicle Policy in Sofia: Restrictions

2026
The policy restricts the most polluting vehicles from entering designated low-emission zones in Sofia's city center. The goal is to reduce traffic-related emissions and promote alternative transportation options.

Can EU/EEA and Swiss citizens live in Bulgaria without a visa?

Speed Limits and Speeding in Bulgaria FAQs

All FAQs About Bulgarian Wine

Education in Bulgaria for Foreign Families (K-12)

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Sofia
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Moments from Bulgarian History

Scoring Archaeological Profiles

Discover the Archaeological Profile method: a structured 0–5 diagnostic scoring system using V/C/D criteria to evaluate cultures, complexes, and periods.

Migration Period and Early Byzantine Control

4th – 6th century AD
The Migration Period and Early Byzantine control marked a turbulent era in Thrace, defined by invasions, cultural shifts, and the rise of Byzantine power.

The Bulgaria-North Macedonia Railway Tunnel: a 140‑year story

How the Sofia–Skopje railway and the Deve Bair tunnel went from 1910 optimism and 1940s concrete to a 2020s EU‑backed comeback.

Sozopol’s History Unearthed

The Sozopol Historical Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past. It showcases artifacts from prehistory, antiquity, and the Middle Ages that...

Bulgaria’s Democratic Transition

1989 - 1997
From the fall of communism in 1989 to its accession to the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria underwent profound political, economic, and social transformations, reshaping its national identity and place in the world.

Kids

Blood Typing: Understanding Why It Matters for Safe Transfusions

Age 14+
Kids
A clear, student-friendly guide to blood typing that explains ABO and Rh groups, forward and reverse typing, blood typing trays and kits, and why accurate testing is essential before blood transfusions.

Ancient Rome Unit Test – MYP Grade 8

Age 14+
Kids
Grade 8 IB MYP Ancient Rome test (45 min): MCQ, source analysis, short writing, and group task—plus differentiated answer key and ATL skills.

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