6 days in Bulgaria Itinerary

The oldest ski resort in Bulgaria, Borovets today serves as a popular modern destination for winter holidays.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): hit the slopes at Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Borovets Ski Resort.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Borovets trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Borovets is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to Borovets is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Plovdiv.

Though it is often seen as merely a stopover city, Plovdiv is actually a lively university town with bohemian cafes, a thriving art scene, and exciting nightlife.

On the 23rd (Thu), delve into the distant past at Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis, get engrossed in the history at Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum - Bulgarian National Revival Exposition, see the interesting displays at Ethnographic Museum, see the interesting displays at Art Gallery Philippopolis, then delve into the distant past at Plovdiv Roman Theatre, and finally get your game on at Old Plovdiv Retro Photo.

To find maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Plovdiv trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Borovets to Plovdiv in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. February in Plovdiv sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bansko.

Boasting the longest ski runs in the country, Bansko offers one of the best ski resort locations in Bulgaria.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): make a trip to Pirin Street, get your game on at Ice Rink, and then hit the slopes at Ski Bansko.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Bansko itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Plovdiv to Bansko takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Plovdiv in February, expect slightly colder with lows of -2°C in Bansko. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Sofia.

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

Sofia is known for fun & games, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the striking features of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Catedral de Sveta-Nedelya, and wander the streets of Vitosha Boulevard.

Plan trip to Sofia with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Drive from Bansko to Sofia in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.