Bulgaria — Balkan Orthodox Slavic. Sofia, Plovdiv (UNESCO), Nesebar (UNESCO), Black Sea coast. Day 1-2: Sofia. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha (mountain). Day 3-4: Rila + Plovdiv. Rila Monastery (UNESCO), Plovdiv European Culture Capital 2019, Roman amphitheater. Day 5: Veliko Tarnovo — former capital, Tsarevets Fortress. Day 6-7: Nesebar + Sunny Beach. Nesebar (UNESCO) ancient peninsula. Budget 7 days: 300-4.000 EUR. English speakers No visa EU (Schengen 2025). Euro (Bulgaria Eurozone 2026).