Plovdiv Airport 2 hr 47
Buzludzha (1 hr 10)
Huge saucer-shaped memorial opened in 1981 & now derelict, with far-reaching countryside views. The Slaveykov House Museum (36 min) Sokolski manastir (32 min)
Orthodox monastery founded in 1833, with acclaimed icons in a chapel adorned with vibrant frescoes. Buzludzha (1 hr 8)
Abandoned Communist-period monument noted for its futurist, flying saucer-inspired architecture. Bacho Kiro cave (14 min)
Network of underground chambers & tunnels where oddly shaped rocks have been given folkloric names. Музей „Дом на хумора и сатирата” Габрово (17 min)
Museum and art exhibition Старото школо (13 min) Dryanovo monastery 'St. Archangel Michael' (18 min)
Founded in the 12th century, this historic Bulgarian Orthodox monastery also features lodging. Shipka (45 min)
Scenic mountain summit featuring panoramic views & a Battle of Chipka war monument. Shipka Pass (38 min)
Scenic 3,904-ft. pass between Gabrovo & Kazanlak, known for being the site of 4 historic battles. Боженци-Трявна екопътека - средна част (44 min) Regionalen istoricheski muzei - Gabrovo (19 min)
Museum and history Museum Architectural Reserve 'Bozhentsi' (13 min) Interactive Museum of Industry (19 min) Ethno village Etar (26 min)
Street of Balkan buildings with traditional crafts demos, plus historical water mills. | 
