Southern and Northern Coast Itineraries
Nessebar does not sell ready-made multi-day tours, so overnight trips here are itineraries you put together yourself. Below are two sample plans, one heading south and one heading north, followed by a wine option and the logistics. Treat every distance as a rounded figure to plan around, and every price as approximate.
A southern plan over three days
Day 1: Pomorie and Burgas. Pomorie, about 20 km from Nessebar, has the Salt Museum beside Lake Pomorie and a dome tomb of the Thracian and Roman era. Continue to Burgas, about 35 km from Nessebar, for the Sea Garden. Sleep in Burgas or carry on.
Day 2: Sozopol. Sozopol is about 70 km from Nessebar by road via Burgas. Explore the old town, the Archaeological Museum and the Southern Fortress Wall. Stay the night in Sozopol.
Day 3: Ropotamo, Primorsko and Sinemorets. Head further south through the Ropotamo area to Primorsko, where the Beglik Tash sanctuary is a possible stop. Check its entry terms on arrival. Finish at Sinemorets, near the mouth of the Veleka.
A northern plan over three days
Day 1: Cape Emine, Irakli and Obzor. Irakli beach, protected and wild, is about 30 to 32 km from Nessebar, and Obzor is about 12 km beyond it. Bring everything you need for the beach, and stay out of the water under a red flag.
Day 2: Varna. Around 100 km north, Varna has the Archaeological Museum, which holds the Varna gold, and Roman baths. Sleep in the city.
Day 3: Balchik and Cape Kaliakra. Go on to Balchik and the cliffs of Cape Kaliakra. Kaliakra bay has mussel farms.
Wine route
Wine drinkers can link Pomorie, Karnobat and Sliven. Details for these stops change, so ask each cellar for visiting times in advance.
Logistics
- From Burgas Airport: the airport is about 35 to 40 km from Nessebar and a 30 to 40 minute drive. No direct bus runs to Nessebar; the route is a city bus to Burgas South Bus Station and then an intercity bus, taking 60 to 90 minutes in all. A taxi or transfer costs about 25 to 45 euros.
- By rail: there is no station in Nessebar. Burgas is the nearest.
- Winter: from mid-October to the end of March, many Nessebar restaurants close and several sights reduce hours.
- Parking in Nessebar: leave a car at Parking North, about 7.50 euros for up to 24 hours, if you will come back after the loop.
Where to book beds
Check availability and prices for each night on Booking.com . Change the search term to the town you will sleep in.
For single-day versions of these stops, read Day trips from Nessebar . The town overview is in the Nessebar guide . Bus timetables are at Burgas Bus , and Varna publishes visitor information at varna.bg .