Welcome to the new and improved Forward Travel website. We're currently putting the finishing touches on the site, so you may notice that some features or pages are still being updated or are temporarily unavailable. We appreciate your patience as we complete the final stages of development. If you notice any issues while browsing the website, we'd greatly appreciate you letting us know so we can address them as quickly as possible. To report an issue, please contact us on +61 401 812 219 or drop us a message at thekitchen@forwardtravel.com.au. Thank you for helping us make the Forward Travel experience even better. Get in Touch

Forward Travel

Tailor-Made Itineraries

Forward Travel

Tailor-Made Itineraries

Best Time to Travel: Spring (April–June), Early Autumn (September–October), Summer (June–August), Winter (December–March)

Tailor-made Bulgaria Tours 2026, 2027 & 2028

Bulgaria is at the meeting point of Europe and the Balkans. The country is shaped by Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman legacies. Its archaeological sites, medieval frescoes, and highland monasteries are set amid rivers, mountains, and fertile plains. Explore 2nd-century Roman theatres, 9th-century monasteries, and Thracian tombs dating back over 2,500 years. Take a stroll in Plovdiv’s cobbled lanes, hike the Rila Mountains, and taste wines from the Thracian Valley.

Book Appointment Send Enquiry

Discover Bulgaria

Why Travel to Bulgaria?

Plovdiv, Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited City

Founded in the 6th century BCE, Plovdiv was once a Thracian settlement, later a Roman and Byzantine centre. Visit the 2nd-century Roman Theatre still used for performances, the Ottoman-era Dzhumaya Mosque, and 19th-century Bulgarian Revival houses along the Old Town’s cobblestones.

Sofia’s Landmarks & Roman Vestiges

Sofia, founded as Serdica in the 1st century CE, mixes Roman ruins beneath its metro stations with Orthodox domes above. See the 4th-century Rotunda of St George, the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (completed 1912), and the archaeological remains under Largo Square.

Seven Rila Lakes & Pirin National Park

The Seven Rila Lakes, located between 2,100 m and 2,500 m altitude, are glacial formations accessible by cable lift and short hikes. Pirin National Park, a UNESCO site, has beautiful alpine trails past marble peaks and glacial cirques.

Bulgaria at a Glance

Capital: Sofia
Population: 6.5 million
People: Bulgarians, Turks, Roma
Religions: Bulgarian Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam
Languages: Bulgarian, Turkish, Romani
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Phone Code: +359
Time Zone: UTC+2 & UTC+3
Power Plug: Types C & F
Peak Season: Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) for sightseeing, summer (June–August) for beaches, winter (December–March) for skiing
Dishes: Shopska salad (tomato, cucumber, cheese), banitsa (filo pastry with cheese and egg), kavarma (clay-baked meat stew), tarator (cold cucumber soup), kebapche (grilled mince rolls)
Neighbours: Romania to the north across the Danube, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, Black Sea to the east
E-sim: Get a Bulgaria e-sim from Airalo or Holafly, or locally from A1, Yettel, or Vivacom stores in Sofia or Plovdiv.
Visa: Bulgaria tourist visa information is available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Contact us for visa assistance.

Bulgaria Tour Packages

Prefer something entirely bespoke? Design a private Bulgaria journey.

CultureDiscoveryHistoryTrekking

Bulgaria and the Danube Delta

7 daysOn Request

What makes us different from the rest

Compare how Forward Travel stacks up against traditional travel agents and large tour operators.

Feature	Forward Travel	Travel Agents	Tour Operators
Personalised itineraries built around your interests
Direct access to a dedicated travel expert (David)

Bulgaria Travel Guide

Stories from the road

Traveller Testimonials

Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.

01 / 08

“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”

Emma & James Wilson

Australia→Kenya

September 2024

✦Tailor-made journeys

Want to See Bulgaria on Your Own Terms?

Let’s do it! Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. Either way, we’ll create the best Bulgaria tour for you.

Book a Private ChatBuild your own itinerary

Beyond Bulgaria

Explore More Destinations

Continue your journey with more carefully curated destinations, each offering its own unique experiences, culture, and unforgettable moments.

Albania

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tailor-made Bulgaria Tours 2026, 2027 & 2028

Why Travel to Bulgaria?