Train destinations from Strumjani in 8h
Plovdiv
BulgariaThe Ancient Theatre still hosts performances, with the city spread out beyond its stone tiers.
6 hr 52
Sofia
BulgariaThe golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral gleam among Roman ruins and boulevards below Vitosha.
3 hr 26
Asenovgrad
BulgariaAsen’s Fortress crowns a rocky Rhodope ridge, with the Church of the Holy Mother of God below.
7 hr 57
Vratsa
BulgariaLedenika Cave’s ice formations reward a visit, while the Regional History Museum tells local stories.
6 hr 41
Blagoevgrad
BulgariaIn Varosha, Revival-era houses line a stroll toward the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin.
54 min
Pernik
BulgariaA walk around hilltop Krakra Fortress opens a view over town, while the museum traces Pernik’s past.
2 hr 47
Kyustendil
BulgariaPaths wind through the wooded grounds of Hisarlaka Fortress, with old walls and views towards the Osogovo Mountains.
5 hr 03
Dupnitsa
BulgariaDupnitsa’s old clock tower marks a stroll through a craft town at the foot of the Rila Mountains.
1 hr 53
