Day 1 - History & Culture: Begin at Archaeological Museum (2 hours) exploring world's oldest gold treasure. Lunch near the Archaeological Museum. Afternoon walk along Independence Square and the pedestrian centre. Evening: visit the Dormition Cathedral (45 min), sunset at Sea Garden promenade, dinner at waterfront restaurant.
Day 2 - Maritime & Monuments: Morning at Naval Museum exploring Bulgarian naval history (1.5 hours). Lunch at Sea Garden café. Afternoon stroll through the Sea Garden (2 hours). Evening: dinner near Independence Square.
Day 3 - Beach Day Adventure: Breakfast then day trip to Golden Sands Beach Resort (about 25km north) for swimming and sunbathing. Try water sports or relax beachside. Sunset return to Varna, enjoy an evening walk in the centre, dinner at fish restaurant near Vinetsa beach.
Day 4 - Nature & Archaeology: Boat tour along Black Sea coast (3 hours) with potential dolphin sightings. Lunch at harbor. Afternoon visit Balchik Botanical Garden (40 min) exploring terraced plants and clifftop palace. Return via scenic route.
Day 5 - Leisure & Surrounding Areas: Morning drive north to Cape Kaliakra (about 80km) for fortress ruins and clifftop walks. (Srebarna, about 150km away, is better as a separate full-day trip.) Return for final sunset Sea Garden stroll, farewell dinner at traditional Bulgarian restaurant sampling regional specialties.