Tours & Activities in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is the world's leading producer of rose oil, with the Valley of the Roses near Kazanlak yielding 70% of the global supply.

The Cyrillic alphabet was invented in Bulgaria in the 9th century by Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, and is still used by over 250 million people today.

Bulgaria has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites per capita than any other European country, including ancient Thracian tombs, medieval monasteries, and the Pirin National Park.

The Danube River, Europe's second-longest river, forms Bulgaria's natural northern border and supports over 1,000 bird species in its delta wetlands.

Bulgarian yogurt is so distinctive that the country has protected the 'Lactobacillus bulgaricus' strain by law, and it tastes tangier than most Western yogurts due to natural fermentation.

Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 but retained the Bulgarian Lev as its currency, making it one of Europe's most affordable destinations for Western visitors.