Burgas, Bulgaria 5 Day Itinerary

July 21, 2024

Day 1 - Arrival and City Exploration

Arrival: Arrive at the Burgas Airport (BOJ) and transfer to your accommodation. Recommended hotels: Crystal Palace Hotel, Riva Hotel or Flordis Art Boutique Hotel.
Explore the City: Visit the Bourgas Mineral Baths (Бургаски минерални бани), a historic spa complex built during the Ottoman Empire. Stroll around Central Square (Площад Капитан Андреев) and the nearby Church of Saint Anthony (Църква Свети Антоний).
Lunch: Try traditional Bulgarian cuisine at Tandoor, known for its Indian and Bulgarian fusion dishes.
Evening: Head to the Sea Garden (Морска градина) for a peaceful walk and beautiful sunset views over the Black Sea.

Day 2 - Burgas Bay and Archaeological Museum

Morning: Visit the Burgas Bay (Бургаското пристанище), where you can enjoy a boat trip to explore the coastline or relax on the beach.
Lunch: Grab lunch at Restaurant Neptun, located right on the waterfront.
Afternoon: Visit the Regional Historical Museum and Archaeological Institute with ICHAM to learn about the region’s rich history.
Dinner: Dine at Kopitoto, a popular restaurant offering Mediterranean and Bulgarian dishes.

Day 3 - Pomorie and Attractive Natural Sites

Morning: Take a day trip to the town of Pomorie (Поморие). Visit the Salt Museum, walk around the ancient town, and relax on its sandy beach.
Lunch: Enjoy seafood at Restaurant Kaliakra in Pomorie.
Afternoon: Head to Atanasovsko Lake (Атанасовско езеро), a nature reserve famous for its flamingos and other bird species.
Dinner: Return to Burgas for dinner at Gastrobar Shtastlivetsa, a cozy restaurant offering innovative dishes.

Day 4 - Nessebar and Sunset Cruise

Morning: Take a day trip to the ancient town of Nesebar (Несебър) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 40 historic churches and museums.
Lunch: Have lunch in Nessebar at Restaurant Delfin or Kaliyata Restaurant.
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon exploring more of Nessebar before returning to Burgas.
Evening: Embark on a sunset cruise with Blue Cruise Burgas or similar for a magical experience on the Black Sea.

Day 5 - Departure

Morning: Enjoy your last moments in Burgas. If time allows, visit the Ethnographic Museum, located in a beautiful traditional Bulgarian house.
Lunch: Have lunch at a local favorite, Shtastlivetsa, before heading to the airport for your departure.