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3 road trips that start in or near Sofia, from 5 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Rila and Pirin: lakes, monasteries and sand pyramids
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Woodcarvers, rose oil and tsars’ fortresses – by camper through the heart of Bulgaria to the travertine cascades
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Monastery frescoes, sand pyramids and the scent of roses – by camper from Sofia across Bulgaria to the Black Sea
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rila and Pirin: lakes, monasteries and sand pyramids | 5 | 212 km | 2 h 56 min | 8 |
| Woodcarvers, rose oil and tsars’ fortresses – by camper through the heart of Bulgaria to the travertine cascades | 7 | 562 km | 7 h 45 min | 14 |
| Monastery frescoes, sand pyramids and the scent of roses – by camper from Sofia across Bulgaria to the Black Sea | 8 | 851 km | 11 h 45 min | 14 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Sofia?
Popular routes starting in or near Sofia: Rila and Pirin: lakes, monasteries and sand pyramids, Woodcarvers, rose oil and tsars’ fortresses – by camper through the heart of Bulgaria to the travertine cascades and Monastery frescoes, sand pyramids and the scent of roses – by camper from Sofia across Bulgaria to the Black Sea.
Is there a short road trip from Sofia?
The shortest is Rila and Pirin: lakes, monasteries and sand pyramids: 5 days, about 212 km.
What is the longest road trip from Sofia?
The longest is Monastery frescoes, sand pyramids and the scent of roses – by camper from Sofia across Bulgaria to the Black Sea: 8 days, about 851 km with 14 stops.