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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.

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Destinations

Ovech Fortress

Perched high above the rolling Bulgarian countryside, the Ovech Fortress stands as a formidable sentinel of stone, whispering tales of bravery

Kapinovski Monastery: A Hidden Sanctuary in Bulgaria’s Forested Heart

Arkutino Marsh Nature Reserve

The Thracian Tomb Heroon

Mustafa Pasha Bridge

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FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Can I ski during my visit to Sofia?

In just 30 minutes from the city center, you can find yourself at the Shtastlivetsa ski resort, located just below the Cherni Vrah peak, ready to enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding.

Company Types in Bulgaria? Here We Explain Them for Foreigners

Universities in Bulgaria — FAQ for International Students

How can I find vegetarian or vegan options in Bulgarian restaurants?

What places must you see in Sofia while on a business trip?

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Cotofeni Culture

3500 BC - 2500 BC
Emerging from the dawn of the Bronze Age, the Coţofeni Culture weaves a tale of early human innovation and cultural exchange across modern-day Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria.

Salcuta-Krivodol-Bubanj Culture

4000 BC - 3200 BC
The Salcuţa-Krivodol-Bubanj culture, thriving between 4000 BCE and 3200 BCE, played a key role in the Balkans' transition to the Early Bronze Age.

Discrepancies in Archaeological Cultures’ Timelines

Why do archaeological culture timelines differ? Learn how radiocarbon dating, calibration, and new evidence reshape prehistoric chronologies.

The Byzantine Domination

1018 AD - 1185 AD
Byzantine rule in Bulgaria, also known as Byzantine domination, occurred between 1018 and 1185 CE, after the fall of the First Bulgarian Empire.

The Ezero Culture

3300 BC - 2700 BC
The Ezero culture was an Early Bronze Age culture that thrived in present-day North-East Bulgaria between approximately 3300 and 2700 BC. It emerged from the...

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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