Bulgaria · City break
3 days in Sofia
3 days in Sofia, planned at a balanced pace for a couple. Start with Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia and follow the day-by-day route. Customise the places, pace and duration to make it your own.
Your days, in detail
The itinerary
Day 1
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
Jose Ligero Loarte · CC BY-SA 4.0 Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
Admire the golden domes and interior mosaics.
Entry free; respect dress code (no shorts).
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Day 2
Boyana Church and National History Museum
Morning
Take public bus to Boyana and explore the UNESCO‑listed medieval church.
Afternoon
Return to city centre and visit the National History Museum.
Evening
Relax in Borisova Gradina park, optionally enjoying sunset views from the lake.
Todor Bozhinov / Тодор Божинов · CC BY-SA 3.0 Boyana Church
See the frescoes dating from 1259–1300, a masterpiece of medieval art.
Buy ticket at the entrance; limited guided tours.
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Apostoloff · CC BY-SA 3.0 National History Museum
Explore exhibits on Bulgarian archaeology, ethnography and history.
Admission approx. £5 per adult; audio guide available.
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Walk through the main city park, visit the lake and monuments.
Free entry; benches and cafés nearby.
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Day 3
Departure
Make room for your own discoveries
Make it your Sofia.
Keep the ideas you like. Build the rest around you.