Varna, Bulgaria???

[acruisergirl]

Our Azamara cruise is stopping in Varna, Bulgaria on June 27. I haven't found much information and are open to suggestions. Here are a few questions: Has anyone found a private tour company or guide other than Patrick?(highly recommended on CC but not available):( What is there to do for one day in Varna? Is it easy to do on your own? Is English widely spoken?

 

Thanks, Pat

[jotabecu]

Our Azamara cruise is stopping in Varna, Bulgaria on June 27. I haven't found much information and are open to suggestions. Here are a few questions: Has anyone found a private tour company or guide other than Patrick?(highly recommended on CC but not available):( What is there to do for one day in Varna? Is it easy to do on your own? Is English widely spoken?

 

Thanks, Pat

 

 

 

We went 3-4 years ago in Holland America and took the ship`s excursions. I do not recall there were many options and I do not believe the infrastructure was there yet for tourism.

Attached please find web page from Lonely Planet. Enjoy your trip!!!

 

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria/black-sea-coast/varna

[MightyQuinn]

We visited Varna by HAL in 2007 & determined that our best option was a shorex. We simply couldn't find much as independents.

 

We did an all-day tour that covered the main city highlights of Varna (not too many). We then traveled thru the surrounding countryside & did a short hike to the famous Maderia Horseman. Our tour ended with a tour of a small-production winery, where we sampled wine, cheese & Bulgarian pastries. The wine was excellent, especially reds. Everyone purchased some to bring back on-board. At $5/bottle, it was an incredible deal.

 

Our Varna guide was excellent & our transport was comfortable. As I remember, our group was probably about 20 pax. Maybe check the Azamara excursions & see if anything appeals?

[kinghw]

Some useful information here for doityourselfers.

 

We found it a friendly and very walkable town without a lot of must see sights.

 

http://www.inyourpocket.com/bulgaria/Varna

[beauwalker]

We really enjoyed Varna. It is very walkable. We took a ship shuttle to the cathedral and walked the town from there. The museum ( with the Thracian gold) was excellent. Then we walked to the ruins of the Roman baths (we always try to see a Roman ruin wherever we go). Sat in the square and people watched. It was a delightful town.

[svetj]

Hi, there is an option for Half Day or Day bike tours in Varna organized by Plateaucycling

 

It is a good way to see the city and the country side in an active way

 

Find them on their web site