Bulgaria is a wonderful Balkan country full of secrets and mysteries. Here you can not only relax from the bustle of large cities on the Black Sea coast, but also enjoy a huge selection of water activities in Aqua Park of Nessebar or learn the culture and traditions of indigenous people during a visit to Bulgarian village.
Today’s article is devoted to non-standard and unusual excursions, that are offered to tourists in the country. Despite their short period (daytime or evening), these excursions can cause delight both children and adults.
While reading the article, you’ll learn about the cost and approximate duration of a trip, as well as learn a short list of things, which you may need during a trip. Since we lived in the town of Nessebar, the bulk of listed excursions start exactly from this town. In case, when an excursion starts from another resort (such as Sunny Beach), this resort is specified in a description.
Entertainments and adventures in Bulgaria during a day
Bulgaria is a country rich in attractions and every its city is a kind of a diamond in the necklace of the Balkans. You will undoubtedly make sure of it by visiting a bright botanical garden in Balchik or an unusual exhibition of sand sculptures in Burgas. We have already written a detailed article about excursions along the coast and inside the country, which you can read by clicking on the following link: Prices and a schedule of excursions in Bulgaria in 2015 – 2016.
In addition to the huge number of “serious” trips, in Bulgaria you can find more active trips-entertainments, which will be accompanied by the release of adrenaline, and, of course, a great mood.
Nessebar – the city of forty churches
Our opinion: cognitively, there is something to see, we recommend to visit. If you can not choose a tour due to time or financial condition, we recommend to come here by regular bus. Trust us, you will really like a peninsula.
The price of an excursion:
- 25 levs – for adults
- 13 levs – for kids
Do not forget: comfortable shoes, money for souvenirs and a photo camera.
Days of the week: Sat
The beginning of the excursion: 16:30
The end of the excursion: 19:30
Where to read a description and view photos: we recommend you to read our article: Details of the existing churches of Nessebar.
The program of the excursion:
- Visiting of the city, the remaining churches and early Byzantine thermaes
- Leisure time
The description of the tour “Nessebar – through the streets of the old town” in Bulgaria:
You will plunge into the exciting world of the ancient city with narrow cobbled streets along the preserved relics and ruins of the early Byzantine baths. Guides will tell in detail about the remaining monuments of architecture on the peninsula and Nessebar, which is partially went under the water. You will be given free time to stroll along places, that you like (you are unlikely to get lost, because all streets lead to the sea).
Personally, we recommend during an independent stroll to draw attention to silverware, which are sold on the peninsula literally everywhere. It may serve as a wonderful souvenir to a close person or a small gift to you as a keepsake about Nessebar.
From the authors:
Nessebar – one of the most exciting cities on the Bulgarian coast. If you have chosen for your holiday another, no less beautiful resort, it is strongly recommended to allocate time and see the sights of the ancient city.
Jeep Safari
Our opinion: funny, for those, who are bored with ordinary “standard” excursions.
The price of an excursion:
- 65 levs – for adults
- 33 levs – for kids
Do not forget: comfortable shoes, an outerwear, a headwear, a mineral water, money for souvenirs and a camera.
Days of the week: Thu, San
The beginning of the excursion:: 9:00
The end of the excursion:: 16:00
Where to read a description and view photos: unfortunately, we could not find a good description.
The program of the excursion:
- Shooting from a pneumatic weapon
- Treats for tourists in Bulgarian village
- The monastery of Saints Constantine and Helena
- The panorama of Sunny Beach
- Lunch in a restaurant
The description of the tour “On jeeps” in Bulgaria:
You will plunge into a new world – the world of mountain roads and small villages. Along the way, everyone will be able to test their skills while shooting from a pneumatic weapon. After – you will find a warm welcome in a village, where you should definitely taste local treats.
Already at 13:00, tourists will be near the monastery of Saints Constantine and Helena, and will be able to drink the miraculous water from a local source. An hour later, you’ll be able to climb near a television tower and see a beautiful panorama of Sunny Beach. A little tired, but satisfied travelers will go to dine in a fine national restaurant. Next you will learn about the oldest method of manufacturing of the traditional drink of the Balkans – rakia.
At 16:00 tourists go to Sunny Beach.
Uncover the beauty of Strandja – safari
Our opinion: unusual, fun, a lot of positive emotions.
The price of an excursion:
- 90 levs – for adults
- 62 levs – for kids
Do not forget: comfortable shoes, an outerwear, a headwear, a mineral water, money for souvenirs and a camera.
Days of the week: Mon, Thu
The beginning of the excursion:: 8:30
The end of the excursion:: 16:30
Where to read a description and view photos: unfortunately, we could not find a good description.
The program of the excursion:
- An excursion to a sumptuous waterfall and a cave inside a national park
- Lunch
- The village of Brashlyan
The description of the tour “Strandja – safari” in Bulgaria:
In this journey you will see the extraordinary beauty of Strandja national park, be able to admire a fantastic waterfall and a small cave, learn the life of Bulgarians and have lunch in a local village.
ATV – safari
Our opinion: for brave tourists, who want to try themselves as quad bikes drivers.
The price of an excursion:
- 69 levs – for adults
- 45 levs – for kids
Do not forget: comfortable shoes, an outerwear, a headwear, a mineral water, money for souvenirs and a camera.
Days of the week: every day
The beginning of the excursion:: 9:00 или 13:00
The end of the excursion:: 10:30 или 14:30
Where to read a description and view photos: unfortunately, we could not find a good description.
The program of the excursion:
- Spectacular sceneries
- Beautiful nature
The description of the tour “ATV – safari” in Bulgaria:
You will be overflowed with adrenaline and positive emotions, because you will be able to manage a quad bike, to travel through beautiful places in Bulgaria, to observe magnificent landscapes of the Balkans.
Aquapark
Our opinion: a memorable entertainment for adults and children.
The price of an excursion:
- 38/28 levs – for adults
- 19/14 levs – for kids
Do not forget: swimming accessories, a headwear, a mineral water and money.
Days of the week: every day
The beginning of the excursion:: 10:00
The end of the excursion:: 18:00
Where to read a description and view photos: we recommend you to read our separate article: An Aqua Park in Sunny Beach (Nessebar).
The program of the excursion:
- More than 40 of various water attractions
The description of the tour “Aquapark” in Bulgaria:
This entertainment will be enjoyed by all, without exception, tourists, who are still young at heart. You will find a huge variety of water activities, a pleasant relaxation and an opportunity to have a meal at one of institutions located in the territory of Aqua Park.
For those, who like such holiday and who want to once again plunge into a cascade of bright emotions, we report good news: at an exit you will be able to exchange your used ticket for a voucher with 20% discount for the next visit.
From the authors:
Very large (largest on the Balkans), beautiful and exciting aqua park. Not only children, but also a huge number of adults every day, visit its attractions. To the aquapark go free buses. For more information about a schedule and the park itself, read an article: An Aqua Park in Sunny Beach (Nessebar).
Evening entertainments in Bulgaria
Bulgaria will not allow to its tourists to get bored also in evening time. You will find no less fascinating immersion into the life and traditions of local people or a great vacation in a local bar with a long disco.
Daily life and Traditions – the Bulgarian village
Our opinion: good entertainment, time will run quickly, quietly and cheerfully.
The price of an excursion:
- 50 levs – for adults
- 25 levs – for kids
Do not forget: an outerwear, money for souvenirs and a camera.
Days of the week: Thu, San
The beginning of the excursion:: 18:00
The end of the excursion:: 23:00
Where to read a description and view photos: you can get acquainted with the traditions of Bulgarians from our article: Ancient traditions and customs of Bulgaria.
The program of the excursion:
- An opportunity to see a typical Bulgarian house and the street of crafts
- A rich national feast
- An extensive folklore program
The description of the tour “The Bulgarian village”:
Tourists will have a unique opportunity not only to see a life of the Bulgarians, but also plunge completely into traditions of local population. You will find a rich and tasty menu, diverse folklore program and even nestinar dancing.
Bar and Disco Tour
Our opinion: for those, who want to relax on full.
The price of an excursion:
- 19 levs – for adults
Do not forget: decent clothes and money.
Days of the week: Tue, Thu, Sat
The beginning of the excursion:: 20:00
The end of the excursion:: 24:00
Where to read a description and view photos: unfortunately, we could not find a good description.
The program of the excursion:
- A visit to a bar-restaurant
- A visit to a disco club
The description of the tour “Disco Tour” in Bulgaria:
Evening and night in Bulgaria are not devoid of their attractions. Therefore, tourists, who appreciate a nightlife especially love Sunny Beach for a great variety of discos and night clubs of different formats.
Do you like to spend time funny and easily? Then this entertainment is for you! All interested persons can visit a bar with all sorts of culinary delights and a modern disco club, that will not let them get bored even for a minute.
Additional articles about excursions in Bulgaria:
- What to choose: an independent tourism or organized excursions in Bulgaria?
- Where and how you can go from Bulgaria? Countries of near abroad and prices of such tours.
- Our experience of walking tour around 3 coastal cities of the country: it is quite possible to walk almost 20 km along resorts in summer.
- What other interesting excursions are there in Bulgaria besides the listed above? Approximate prices and a schedule.
- Attractions of the seaside resorts of Bulgaria.
- What is better to bring from Bulgaria as a gift?
- Sunny Beach or Nessebar? Two neighboring resort towns with a different service and attractive prices.
- A current schedule of buses along Bulgarian coast.
- How much will it cost to rent a car in Bulgaria? How is safer to do it?