A City Experience Day in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

  1. 9:00 AM: Visit the Ancient City of Nessebar
    30 min (10 km) from Sunny Beach

    The Ancient City of Nessebar is a historical and cultural site recognized by UNESCO world heritage. Visitors can wander through the winding streets, admiring old Byzantine ruins, medieval churches and traditional wooden houses.

    Entrance fee: 10 BGN (5 euro)

  2. 11:30 AM: Explore the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
    2 hours and 15 minutes (182 km) from Nessebar

    The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a unique discovery from the Hellenistic period, and it consists of a buried Kazanlak ruler and his wife, whose graves were covered with splendid frescoes and bright colors.

    Entrance fee: 10 BGN (5 euro)

  3. 2:00 PM: Lunch at Tradition Restaurant and BBQ
    10 minutes (4 km) from the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

    Experience traditional Bulgarian dishes and meat BBQ at the Tradition Restaurant. The restaurant is a modern twist on traditional Bulgarian cuisine with various meat options such as lamb, chicken, and pork roasted on an open fire.

    Price range: 10-20 BGN (5-10 euro)

  4. 4:00 PM: Tour of the Aladzha Monastery
    2 hours (121 km) from Tradition Restaurant and BBQ

    The Aladzha monastery is an ancient rock-hewed monastery near Varna, which dates back to the 13th century and is a great example of driving Byzantine architecture.

    Entrance fee: 4 BGN (2 euro)

  5. 6:00 PM: Visit the Varna Archaeological Museum
    15 minutes (8 km) from Aladzha Monastery

    The Varna Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest and most renowned museums in Bulgaria. There, visitors can see discoveries such as the oldest processed gold in the world, under the 6,000-year-old treasure of Varna Necropolis.

    Entrance fee: 10 BGN (5 euro)

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nessebar (30 min, 10 BGN)
  • Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (2 hours and 15 minutes, 10 BGN)
  • Tradition Restaurant and BBQ (1 hour and 30 minutes, 20 BGN)
  • Aladzha Monastery (2 hours, 4 BGN)
  • Varna Archaeological Museum (1 hour, 10 BGN)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 54 BGN (27 euro)

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to Sozopol Old Town and the Rila Monastery. There are multiple transport options to each location, including trains, buses, and car rentals. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip the Kazanlak tomb or reduce your time at the archaeological museum.

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