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15 days (14 nights)
Summer
A family with children
Bulgaria
Beach holidays · Culture · Nature & Outdoor activities
Panoramic view of the Black Sea pearl, Nessebar, Bulgaria

A family of four – 2 parents and their 2 children aged 9 and 11 years old respectively – had a summer holiday in Bulgaria. The idea was to spend most of their journey by the sea. They also wanted to get around – including in the hinterland – to discover this beautiful country.

The call

Anastasia contacted us at the agreed time − we had reserved a time slot on the website – and asked us several relevant questions about our needs and interests. In about 30 minutes, we created our bespoke trip to Bulgaria together.

We explained that we wanted to spend about 2 weeks in Bulgaria, mainly to relax and sunbathe on the beach. Still, we were interested in seeing famous sights in the region. We wanted to get to know Bulgarian culture better. We thought visiting a couple of authentic villages was a great idea. Crucially, we needed to rent a car to get around.

Anastasia took note of all our preferences. She suggested that we stay a significant part of our journey in the southern part of the Black Sea coast. We would also go to northern Bulgaria to visit the medieval capital of the country and some charming small villages.

The reservation

Anastasia emailed us a detailed description of our tailor-made itinerary and a quotation a few days after the call. It included all the elements we discussed and agreed upon during our call. She also sent us useful advice to purchase our flight tickets.

As a result, we approved and signed the quotation electronically and paid a deposit. As soon as we booked our air tickets, we forwarded the flight details to Anastasia so that she could arrange a rental car pick-up at the airport. We were looking forward to our holidays in Bulgaria!

Veleka beach, Sinemorets, Bulgaria
Beautiful Veleka beach, Sinemorets, Bulgaria

The preparations

Two weeks before departure, we received a comprehensive personalised roadbook setting out the complete itinerary. It also included many other things, such as insider tips, travel advice and recommendations of restaurants and Bulgarian cuisine.

Thanks to a specific reference number sent by Velstana, the roadbook was also available online and on a handy free app − that can even be used in offline mode − available for iOS and Android devices.

Map of family holiday in Bulgaria
Map of family trip in Bulgaria

Trip details

Day
1

Arrival in Bulgaria

Upon arrival at Varna airport, we went straight to the rental desk to pick up the car that was reserved for us. After a short drive, we arrived at our stylish and luxurious hotel in the city centre of Varna. The hotel even boasted a panoramic pool! Guess where the whole family spent the rest of the afternoon.
Day
2

Exploring the Northern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

After the delicious breakfast, we started exploring beautiful Varna, Bulgaria's third-largest city and “Sea Capital”. In our personalised roadbook, we found plenty of advice on places to visit in Varna and the surrounding area. In the afternoon, we drove to Balchik, a charming seaside resort situated not far away from the border with Romania. We visited an amazing castle and a botanical garden. We ate delicious local cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants.
Day
3

Departure for Veliko Tarnovo

In the morning, we unwound a little on the sandy beach before departing for Veliko Tarnovo, the Medieval capital of Bulgaria. On our way, we made a couple of interesting stops, all based on the recommendations we found in the roadbook. We stayed in a comfortable hotel located in a charming traditional house Read moreHide
Day
4

Getting to know the Bulgarian Medieval capital

We started that day with a nice walk departing from the village we stayed in. Then we visited the village itself, which was marvellous! After a hearty lunch, we continued exploring Veliko Tarnovo. At the end of the day, we enjoyed a magic sound and light show in the main fortress of the city.
Day
5

Charming small village

The next stop of our exciting tour was the little authentic village of Bozhentsi. We took a little detour on our way to visit a magnificent cave and a monastery located nearby. Our children were over-excited about the cave visit and felt like little Indiana Jones! The night spent in Bozhentsi was a unique experience! Read moreHide
Day
6

Keep exploring Bulgarian villages

We left Bozhentsi behind for another charming village called Zheravna. We liked this one even better! We spent most of the day walking around, visiting house-museums and doing some nice walks in the surrounding mountains. Read moreHide
Day
7

Return to the coast

We drove back towards the Black Sea coast, to its southern part. Vestana chose for us Sozopol. Perched on a rocky peninsula, this beautiful coastal town had everything for a perfect family holiday: large sandy beaches, the curious architecture of the Old Town, a large choice of restaurants and bars Read moreHide
Day
8

Boat Excursion and mysterious Thracian site

As usual, we found plenty of amazing spots to see, things to do and other advice in our roadbook. First of all, we went on a boat trip to a beautiful nature reserve. What an amazing experience! We watched a lot of animals and birds, some of which we never saw before. Read moreHide
Day
9

Leisure day

We spent the following days at leisure by enjoying the beach, the sun and delicious Bulgarian food and wine.
Day
10

Leisure day

Day
11

Leisure day

Day
12

Depart for Nessebar

We spent the last morning on our favourite large sandy beach located just a 10-minute walk away from our hotel. Then we drove to the pearl of the Black Sea coast, namely Nessebar. During the day there were quite a lot of tourists. Anastasia warned us about that. That is why it was important for us to stay in town overnight Read moreHide
Day
13

Catamaran cruise

After breakfast, we had a 4-hour catamaran excursion. During this tour, we not only enjoyed Nessebar from a completely different perspective but also had a break for swimming and snorkelling and tasted a delicious lunch on board. In the afternoon, we kept exploring the old town of Nessebar.
Day
14

Returning to Varna

We said our goodbyes to Nessebar and drove back to Varna. On our way, we stopped at a gorgeous beach, that (of course!) we found in our roadbook. We spent the last afternoon visiting Varna and the places that we missed at the beginning of our journey. Read moreHide
Day
15

Catching our flight back home

Unfortunately, that was already the end of our journey. Time flies when you have fun! We returned to Varna airport to drop off our rental car and flew back home. The whole family was thrilled about the holidays in Bulgaria. We could not wait to explore a new destination with Velstana.

Pricing and services included in this family holiday: 1,000 € per person

Included:

  • 14 nights at guesthouse or 4- or 5-star hotel accommodations 
  • Breakfast included
  • Dinner included on days 12 and 13
  • Catamaran group excursion (lunch included)
  • Car rental for 14 days with third-party liability insurance and standard coverage in case of damages and theft (CDW and TP)
  • eSim valid for 2 weeks
  • Personalised roadbook setting out a one-of-a-kind itinerary

Excluded:

  • Flight tickets
  • Car fuel and security deposit for the car rental
  • Additional car coverage (on request)
  • Meals, other than those listed as included in your itinerary
  • Entrance charges and costs, when you are exploring at a leisure
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

The abovementioned sample prices are for guidance only and are not binding. The total cost of your holiday will depend on a number of factors, including time of year of travel and choice of accommodation and transport. The actual cost of your holiday is as set out in the Booking Confirmation.

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