Day 01
Arrival in Sofia
Arrival at Sofia airport. Transfer to your 4* hotel in the Bulgarian capital. Sofia by night walking tour with a local guide. Traditional Bulgarian dinner & overnight.
Bulgaria · Land Adventure
5-Day Self-Drive Bulgaria Sightseeing Tour from Sofia by E-Car
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Self-drive Bulgaria itinerary by electric car
- 02 Sofia by night walking tour with a local guide
- 03 Hiking in Vitosha with Black Peak
- 04 Visit Dragalevtsi Monastery
- 05 Walking tour of Plovdiv and time to explore its hills
- 06 Rose oil distillery visit in the Valley of Roses
- 07 Open chair lift experience in Karandila mountain
- 08 Wine tasting dinner and buggy ride in the vineyards
Discover Bulgaria at your own pace on a 5-day self-drive journey from Sofia, combining city walks, mountain scenery, cultural landmarks, and regional flavours. Travel by e-car between Sofia, Plovdiv, and Sliven, with guided experiences and overnight stays along the way.
Highlights of the route include a night walk in Sofia, hiking in Vitosha with Black Peak, a visit to Dragalevtsi Monastery, time in Plovdiv, the Retro Museum in Peshtera, the Valley of Roses, Karandila mountain, wine tasting in the Thracian valley, and an accompanied buggy ride through the vineyards.
Discover Bulgaria at your own pace on a 5-day self-drive journey from Sofia, combining city walks, mountain scenery, cultural landmarks, and regional flavours.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
5 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Plovdiv, Sliven, Sofia
Languages
Bulgarian, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Vitosha mountains & Plovdiv
After breakfast we shall go hiking in Vitosha with Black peak. On the way down we shall explore the Dragalevtsi monastery - one of its kind in Bulgaria. Late check out and transfer to the European capital of culture for 2019 - Plovdiv. Accommodation in a 5* hotel. Walking tour of Plovdiv. Free time for dinner in the Trap area or in other recommended restaurants. Overnight in a 4* hotel in Plovdiv.
Day 03
Plovidv
After breakfast we explore the hills of Plovdiv and we visit the retro museum in Peshtera. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 04
Sliven
After breakfast we leave for the largest private rose oil distillery in Bulgaria in the Valley of roses and the Thracian kings. Then, we experience one of the few working open chair lifts in Bulgaria in Karandila mountain enjoying breathtaking views. The day finishes in a boutique hotel with a winery in the Thracian valley. Wine tasting with accompanying dinner.
Day 05
Sliven - Sofia
After breakfast we take an accompanied race buggy ride in the vineyards after breakfast. Departure for Sofia
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Electric car in the class of Nissan Leaf
- E-guide for the whole itinerary & the charging stations
- Local guides on spot for Vitosha, Plovdiv and the buggy
- All overnights
- All specified meals & activities
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Sofia, BG
Tour start
Sofia, BG
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Sofia.
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