Bus Hire in Sozopol, Bulgaria

Greek colonists from Miletus founded Sozopol around 610 BC, naming it Apollonia after the god Apollo, and it holds the title of the oldest town on the entire Bulgarian Black Sea coast. A 4th century BC bronze statue of Apollo once stood at the harbour entrance, so large the Romans later carried it off to Rome as war spoil, a detail that says something about how seriously the ancient world took this small port.

The old town today sits on a rocky headland south of Bourgas, its streets lined with wooden houses on stone foundations, upper floors overhanging the narrow lanes in the same style found further up the coast in Nessebar. Every September, the Apollonia Arts Festival fills the old town with concerts, exhibitions, and open-air theatre, giving the resort season a cultural close before the crowds thin out for winter.

Ancient Apollonia

Founded around 610 BC by Greek colonists from Miletus, Sozopol was known in antiquity as Apollonia, home to a bronze statue of Apollo so celebrated the Romans later removed it to Rome as war spoil.

The Old Town

Wooden houses on stone foundations line Sozopol's narrow lanes, upper floors overhanging the streets in the same National Revival style seen further along the coast in Nessebar.

Apollonia Arts Festival

Held every September, this festival fills the old town with concerts, exhibitions, and open-air theatre, extending the resort season with a cultural closing note.

What Bus Hire Costs in Sozopol

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Sozopol runs around 180 to 300 EUR per day, a midi-coach (around 29 seats) around 320 to 520 EUR per day, and a full-size coach (49 seats) around 460 to 750 EUR per day. Sozopol's pricing follows the summer resort calendar closely, with a smaller September lift for the arts festival. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges -- send your details for a free quote.