Bulgaria · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride a Mercedes G-Class off-road in Bulgaria, hit The Walnut Ranch for archery and games, then enjoy Poroy BBQ, drinks, and honey.
“It was great and really fun! The team really went out of their way to make sure we had a great day :-)”
Half-day pirate boat tour from Sunny Beach to Nessebar with Captain Jack entertainment, lunch, drinks, and a Black Sea swim stop.
“Absolutely fantastic! Enjoyed by grown ups and kids alike. Plenty of places to find a quiet spot if like me you need a minute away from noise every now and again but also plenty of entertainment too.”
4-hour Nessebar fishing cruise with BBQ lunch, unlimited drinks, and stops at Old Nessebar, Pomorie, Ravda, and Sunny Beach.
“Totally great experience. The staff, the boat, the convenience, the food, the drinks, the fun. This is by far the best Nessebar and Sunny beach activity. Recommended for friends, families or groups.”
4-hour Black Sea boat trip from Nessebar with fishing gear, lunch buffet, unlimited drinks, and Old Town audio guide over big bay views.
“lovely relaxing experience, really clean boat, experienced responsible staff who were relaxed and friendly- we tried fishing and lots of the members of the trip all ages jumped in the sea”
Full-day small-group Bulgaria tour from the Black Sea with lunch, church traditions, Roman baths, mosaics, and Pobiti Kamani rocks.
“Wunderbar geführte Tour um Kultur und Bräuche Bulgariens zu erleben. Ein Erlebnis für groß und klein”
Guided hike to Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes, traditional lunch, Sapareva Banya geyser at 103°C, then thermal spa time.
“L'excursion était super ! Simeon et Vera étaient de très bons guides et l'ambiance était au rendez-vous. Gros avantage : nous avons pu choisir le lieu de prise en charge, juste en face de l'hôtel. Nous avons passé une journée inoubliable, la vue au sommet des montagnes était à couper le souffle. Simeon s'adapte à votre rythme pour la randonnée et fournit des crampons à mettre sur vos chaussures, très pratique pour ne pas glisser. Nous avons mangé dans un chalet dans les montagnes. Le repas était copieux et d'une grande variété. Le spa était aussi une belle découverte. Nous recommandons d'y rester 2h plutôt qu'une pour bien profiter. N'hésitez…”
4-hour Balchik Black Sea cruise with onboard drinks, barbecue lunch, and free time to swim along Bulgaria’s coast.
“Really enjoyable and worthwhile its money. Friendly crew and plenty of time to enjoy the nice view and jump into the sea. The food was great! We did 5 of these kind of boat trips the last 2 years everywhere in Europe and this was by far the best!”
Full-day Plovdiv from Sofia with hotel pickup, guided Old Town time, ancient theatre views, and lunch. Small group, English-speaking.
“Great tour perfect way to see Plovdiv in one day. We were picked up at our hotel just on time. There were out guide Stoyan Shirov and a lady driver who made it possible for Stoyan to focus on the tour not the driving an hour and a half each way. Our guide Stoyan was just wonderful: Very knowledgeable about Plovdiv, Sofia, Bulgaria and European history in general as well as NBA, and more . Very accommodating making it possible to do the tour at our own pace. All in all, a very enjoyable day at a very reasonable price of US 90 for two people, which included: A nice…”
4-hour Sunny Beach Jeep safari to Nessebar countryside with off-road photo stops, included lunch, hotel pickup and guide.
“Nice activity, with a sense of humor, and especialy lot info about local people and culture. Lot of action on the road. The shooting activity was the most fun. only minus was the lunch, it was in my opinion not so tasteful, you have also to pay extra for softdrinks.”
Walk the Sredna Gora hills from Chekanchevo, then enjoy a homemade 3-course farm lunch with rakia and local wine.
“This tour was a wonderful break from the city, offering beautiful countryside views and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. The homemade lunch was delicious and felt very personal, and the guide made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see the real Bulgaria beyond Sofia.”
Private Plovdiv day tour from Sofia with a guided Old Town walk, Roman sights, and a traditional 3-course lunch, plus shopping time.
“Great day tour to Plovdiv! Amazing history and sites! The lunch was also very delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing.”
Snowshoe in Vitosha National Park from Sofia, warm up with lunch at a mountain hut, then visit the peaceful Dragalevtsi Monastery.
“My visit to Vitosha National Park was a great experience. There was snow, which made the landscape amazing and the walk even more special. Also, our guide Simon was an excellent person, very kind, helpful, and always attentive, which made the visit even better.”
Snowshoe through Vitosha National Park from Sofia, learn winter wildlife, warm up with mountain hut lunch, optional Dragalevtsi Monastery.
Tandem paragliding in Bulgaria’s Central Balkans plus a guided day in Koprivshtica, with photos, pickup, and typical Bulgarian lunch.
“My wife and I (mostly me..) weren’t sure how this would all go but let me tell you, this experience was SO MUCH FUN.”
Sofia to Seven Rila Lakes and spa: chairlift ride, guided hike, lunch, winter snowshoes, and Sapareva Banya geyser pools.
Pick a monastery, a mountain, a cave or a coastline.
