Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Central Bulgaria September 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Central Bulgaria Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Bulgaria.dx6050206)[Hotels in Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Bulgaria-Hotels.d6050206.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Central Bulgaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Bulgaria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Bulgaria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Bulgaria.d6050206.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Central Bulgaria ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Central Bulgaria Types of activities Where to stay [Central Bulgaria travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Bulgaria.dx6050206) ![Central Bulgaria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8f66c8b67f735fee9baff707c11df97e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Bulgaria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Bulgaria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/69adb35549ee911f2cfda337eb8c2f83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Bulgaria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9f7aa2e21011112743e475ed2e099c3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Bulgaria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6f4bf66eded24167b6c86b4e86cdab09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Central Bulgaria Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Central Bulgaria has to offer! 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Plovdiv 4h Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/privately-cycle-the-european-capital.a1007284.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Bulgaria - Ivanovo Rock-Hewn, Hiking at Hotnitsa & Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4310330/9156df17-c1a8-49e5-81d5-d5d68d545871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bulgaria - Ivanovo Rock-Hewn, Hiking at Hotnitsa & Veliko Tarnovo 11h Free cancellation available £300 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-fierbinti-pub-crawl-experience-in-the-countryside-near-bucharest.a4310330.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Full-Day Paragliding Guided Adventure with Lunch in Koprivshtica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45431734/ef5c3e96-a8e6-4db1-9a07-4efb4d993324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Paragliding Guided Adventure with Lunch in Koprivshtica 9h Free cancellation available £217 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-paragliding-guided-adventure-with-lunch-in-koprivshtica.a45431734.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Ruse Exquisite Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475807/b934acdb-620c-44b6-afbd-b235fb943db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ruse Exquisite Wine Tasting 2h Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruse-exquisite-wine-tasting.a3475807.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Bulgarian Authentic Private Crafts Workshop in the Rose Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1007302/d3d66264-f7cf-4d47-a944-483090f9af20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bulgarian Authentic Private Crafts Workshop in the Rose Valley 1h 30m Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bulgarian-authentic-private-crafts-workshop-in-the-rose-valley.a1007302.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Online Traditional Bulgarian Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3487692/225a21a5-234a-481d-b2e5-1f0456ff02ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Online Traditional Bulgarian Cooking Class 1h 30m Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/online-traditional-bulgarian-cooking-class.a3487692.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Picking Roses Workshop & Extracting Rose Oil in the Rose Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2412797/c7f697a1-a8b4-4d3a-a5f1-7e2a16bc7f36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Picking Roses Workshop & Extracting Rose Oil in the Rose Valley 3h Free cancellation available £148 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/picking-roses-workshop-with-extracting-rose-oil-in-the-gardens-of-karlovo.a2412797.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Rose Jam Workshop and Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt in a Traditional House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1007280/a334ae58-5364-40f2-ac58-6f6ea12d3b6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rose Jam Workshop and Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt in a Traditional House 3h Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rose-jam-workshop-and-leavening-of-authentic-yoghurt-in-a-traditional-house.a1007280.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Interactive Presentation about Bulgarian Poets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49399492/6d1b41c6-a50b-4fbc-ae15-c981069538a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Interactive Presentation about Bulgarian Poets 40m Free cancellation available £9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/interactive-presentation-about-bulgarian-poets.a49399492.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ![Private Professional Bulgarian Cooking Class in Sliven](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4016991/b59578ab-ae6c-4ca5-8db0-a1fbe6bb1a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Professional Bulgarian Cooking Class in Sliven 2h 30m Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-professional-bulgarian-cooking-class-in-sliven.a4016991.activity-details?&rid=6050206&location=Central+Bulgaria&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Central Bulgaria | Number of things to do | 25 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Varna: Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/varna-archaeological-museum-ticket-e-guide.a4553880.activity-details): £10 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Help the hosts: Breadmaking, Yoghurt making and Cattle Keeping](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/help-the-hosts-breadmaking-yoghurt-making-and-cattle-keeping.a3488283.activity-details) - [Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/varna-exquisite-wine-tasting.a3476623.activity-details) - [Discover cliffs and myths of Bulgarian Northern Black Sea coast](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-cliffs-and-myths-of-bulgarian-northern-black-sea-coast.a2714044.activity-details) - [2 x 15 MIN OF GO KARTING](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-x-15-min-of-go-karting.a2108775.activity-details) - [Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pokemon-go-varna-private-tour.a1202013.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Help the hosts: Breadmaking, Yoghurt making and Cattle Keeping](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/help-the-hosts-breadmaking-yoghurt-making-and-cattle-keeping.a3488283.activity-details) - [Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/varna-exquisite-wine-tasting.a3476623.activity-details) - [Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pokemon-go-varna-private-tour.a1202013.activity-details) - [Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-private-bicycle-tour-in-varna.a47176101.activity-details) - [Varna Private Walking Tour with A Licensed Guide (Private Tour)](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide-in-varna.a46487888.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Discover cliffs and myths of Bulgarian Northern Black Sea coast](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-cliffs-and-myths-of-bulgarian-northern-black-sea-coast.a2714044.activity-details) - [Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pokemon-go-varna-private-tour.a1202013.activity-details) - [Truffle Hunting near Varna](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/truffle-hunting-near-varna.a5240500.activity-details) - [Road Trip BulgariaTM: Self-Drive Audio Guided Tour to the North Coast of BG](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bulgaria-1-on-1tm-self-drive-audio-guided-tour-to-discover-the-north-coast-of-bg.a4940163.activity-details) - [Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-varna-gourmet-tour-with-superb-wine-tasting.a1201877.activity-details) | ## What to do in Central Bulgaria * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Tsarevets Fortress](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad85d573cf86ec35c072c01dffe4b987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsarevets Fortress Learn about the local history of Veliko Tarnovo when you take a trip to Tsarevets Fortress. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsarevets-Fortress-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097872.Attraction) ![Buzludzha Monument](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f87897e83f3f64efc8b80176eec4c90a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buzludzha Monument You can learn about the history of Kazanlak with a stop at Buzludzha Monument. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buzludzha-Monument-Gabrovo.d553248621532502722.Attraction) ![Krushuna waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0effe198080dba34364aca518e967ecb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krushuna waterfalls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Krushuna waterfalls during your travels in Krushuna. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krushuna-Waterfalls-Letnitsa.d553248635939591739.Attraction) ![Samovodska Charshia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/10df04295e190cb51a398c70d73681b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samovodska Charshia During your trip to Dragijevo, you can do some window-shopping at Samovodska Charshia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samovodska-Charshia-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635939577807.Attraction) #### Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum during your trip to Gabrovo. Amble around the area's forests or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Etar-Ethnographic-Village-Museum-Gabrovo.d553248621533038910.Attraction) #### Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is just one of the places to see in Kazanlak, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thracian-Tomb-Of-Kazanlak-Kazanlak.d6097936.Attraction) #### Pavlikeni Tuesday Street Market You can do some window-shopping at Pavlikeni Tuesday Street Market during your stay in Pavlikeni. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pavlikeni-Tuesday-Street-Market-Pavlikeni.d553248621532502710.Attraction) #### SS. Forty Martyrs Church After visiting SS. Forty Martyrs Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Veliko Tarnovo. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SS-Forty-Martyrs-Church-Veliko-Tarnovo.d6097876.Attraction) #### Transfiguration Monastery Find out about the history of Veliko Tarnovo with a stop at Transfiguration Monastery. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Transfiguration-Monastery-Veliko-Tarnovo.d553248635975635253.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Central Bulgaria ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Veliko Tarnovo Center 4.5/5(2 area reviews) Though Veliko Tarnovo Center may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Samovodska Charshia and Asen's Monument. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo-Veliko-Tarnovo-Center.dx553248635974577909) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Central Bulgaria ![Veliko Tarnovo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/27138b534b6e24d37140eaa3336d9b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veliko Tarnovo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veliko-Tarnovo.dx4209) ![Ruse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3b14bbf1376353371242eb88f9decdfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ruse [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruse.dx9710) ![Photo by Светлозар Димов](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0e21a5c60d745f8bb98a8676e0a14827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Targovishte [](https://expedia.co.uk/Targovishte.dx10051) ![Photo by Anna Boeva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/838b970df988f852e7de87ffb5a50114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Karlovo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karlovo.dx500338) ![Photo by Maureen Keane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/46b4ad58023a84658c2a3b2dc522af39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gabrovo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gabrovo.dx500339) ![Photo by Christina Kostova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ac4e12fe8496cf6996a4b35f90cdfc5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hisarja [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hisarja.dx6051572) ![Photo by Светлозар Димов](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a61fffd27d8ae2dba7dc608a1989cca2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Troyan [](https://expedia.co.uk/Troyan.dx6053976) ![Photo by Светлозар Димов](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be6a6ea94072bfeb581fd10503633758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bozhentsi [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bozhentsi.dx6054080)