1 Day tour to quickly sight-see the best marvels of Bulgaria
June 16, 2015
Croatia 2-Days Trip last part; Zagreb City walk
timezone - +0300H UTC (summer time); capital - Sofia; language - Bulgarian
currency - Lev; 1 EUR = 1.9 BGN
visa - pre-arranged not required per privilege of having valid Schengen visa. As of January 2012, valid Schengen Visa holders regardless of nationality can transit/visit Bulgaria not exceeding 90-days stay in any 180-days period given in the Schengen Visa duration.
Bulgaria is a country in the Balkans on the western side of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is one of the few exotic nations of Europe, due to the fact that it boasts sublime beaches, lovely churches, winter sport opportunities, to name a few. Although it is not regularly visited compared to other European nations, it is a beautiful place, with a wide range of activities for a traveller to do.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Bulgaria
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BULGARIA (",)
1. Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established. This happened in 681 AD.
2. Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was founded 7000 years ago. This makes it the second oldest city in Europe.
3. Bulgarians invented the first electronic computer, digital watch and car air bag.
4. Bulgaria has the world's largest IMAX 3D cinema.
How to Go to Sofia, Bulgaria from Belgrade, Serbia;
There is a daily direct bus ride from Belgrade (1230H) to Sofia (0930H) offered by Serbian Bus Company for a minimum fare of 2,850RND (27EUR), travel time of 9 hours. Online service is not available as of the moment, tickets to be purchased at the bus station.
CROSSBORDER BUS RIDE FROM BELGRADE, SERBIA TO SOFIA, BULGARIA
- longest queuing I experienced (more than an hour) in Serbia border due to maybe slow action of the border officers. In Bulgaria border, we have to get off the bus and lined up in passport control office just like in airport procedure.
- no electric outlet, no toilet, weak wi-fi.
Bulgaria 2nd part; Road Trip to Rila Seven Lakes
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http://wikitravel.org/en/Bulgaria
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BULGARIA (",)
1. Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established. This happened in 681 AD.
2. Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was founded 7000 years ago. This makes it the second oldest city in Europe.
3. Bulgarians invented the first electronic computer, digital watch and car air bag.
4. Bulgaria has the world's largest IMAX 3D cinema.
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia (bus departure schedule from Belgrade) |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
How to Go to Sofia, Bulgaria from Belgrade, Serbia;
There is a daily direct bus ride from Belgrade (1230H) to Sofia (0930H) offered by Serbian Bus Company for a minimum fare of 2,850RND (27EUR), travel time of 9 hours. Online service is not available as of the moment, tickets to be purchased at the bus station.
CROSSBORDER BUS RIDE FROM BELGRADE, SERBIA TO SOFIA, BULGARIA
1230H | ETD Belgrade | 9h30m ride |
2200H | ETA Sofia |
- longest queuing I experienced (more than an hour) in Serbia border due to maybe slow action of the border officers. In Bulgaria border, we have to get off the bus and lined up in passport control office just like in airport procedure.
- no electric outlet, no toilet, weak wi-fi.
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria Day Tour; Afternoon Bus Ride from Belgrade to Sofia |
Bulgaria 2nd part; Road Trip to Rila Seven Lakes
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