5 days in Bulgaria Itinerary

On the 5th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Kordopulova House and then do a tasting at Villa Melnik Winery.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Harsovo trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Harsovo is an approximately 24-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive to Plovdiv.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): explore the ancient world of Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then see the interesting displays at Art Gallery Philippopolis, then steep yourself in history at Assen's Fortress, and finally learn about winemaking at Villa Yustina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at "St. st. Konstantin and Elena" Church, don't miss a visit to Plovdiv Old Town, appreciate the history behind Alyosha, walk around Park Tsar Simeon, then see the interesting displays at Ethnographic Museum, and finally explore the ancient world of Plovdiv Roman Theatre.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Plovdiv online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Harsovo to Plovdiv takes 4 hours. In January, daytime highs in Plovdiv are 6°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Sofia.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): look for gifts at Vino Orenda Wine Shop, then see the interesting displays at National Museum of History, then admire the striking features of Boyana Church, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Vitosha Boulevard. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Sveti Nikolay, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, steep yourself in history at Amphitheatre of Serdica, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, then deepen your understanding at Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, and finally admire the striking features of Church St. George Rotunda.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Sofia planning site.

You can drive from Plovdiv to Sofia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January in Sofia, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.