Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 6.30 from Serdika bus station, at 7.00 from Studena — Shell/Mc Donald's petrol station, at 7.30 from Dupnitsa, at 8.00 from Blagoevgrad and at 9.00 from Sandanski, via Kulata to Athens. Arrival in the Greek capital in the evening. Check-in. Evening walking tour of the old Plaka district: Omonia Square, one of the capital's central squares; the Roman Forum with the Tower of the Winds; the Old Mosque; Monastiraki Square, with the greatest concentration of antique shops, shops selling all kinds of folk art and traditional souvenirs. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast. Panoramic tour of Athens (at least 2 ½ hours): Hadrian's Arch, a triumphal arch built in 131 BC and named after the Roman emperor Hadrian; the Temple of Zeus, which surpassed the Parthenon on the Acropolis in size; the old Olympic Stadium, built in 1895 on the site of the ancient 4th-century-BC stadium and used for the first modern Olympic Games; Parliament, the former palace of Otto, the first king of Greece; Syntagma Square. Optional, ONLY with advance booking (NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE!): a visit to the Acropolis with a local guide (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes), exploring the entire temple complex, including the Parthenon, Mnesicles' Propylaea, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Nike (temples viewed from the outside!). Free time in Athens, with the opportunity to visit the new Acropolis Museum, housing all the artefacts found on and around the hill from the Bronze Age through the Roman and Byzantine periods; the National Archaeological Museum, with one of the richest collections of ancient art; the Byzantine Museum, with a rich collection of Byzantine art and architecture; or the Benaki Museum, a private museum with a magnificent collection illustrating thousands of years of Greek history. Optional excursion to the Temple of Poseidon (at least 3 ½ hours), built on a coastal cliff at Cape Sounion with a wonderful view of the Aegean Sea. In the evening, optional and with advance booking: FESTIVE NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER with a Bulgarian DJ at the restaurant of the Stanley 4* hotel! Overnight stay.
Day 3
Happy New Year! Breakfast. Free time in Athens or an optional full-day excursion to the Peloponnese: photo stops at the Corinth Canal and Mycenae; visit to Nafplio, an ancient town with a rich culture and traditions. In the evening, a festive dinner with a BULGARIAN DJ at the Icarus restaurant on the 1st floor of The Stanley 4* hotel! Overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria. Arrival at Serdika bus station in Sofia in the evening.
Tour duration: 4 days
Type of trip: organised tour
Transport: coach
accommodation
valid
(from - to)
price
Twin room (not guaranteed)
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accommodation is included in the base price
Double room with a double bed (not guaranteed)
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accommodation is included in the base price
Twin room for sharing with another traveller
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accommodation is included in the base price
Single room
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120 EUR
Extra bed in a double room
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-25 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for children aged 2–11.99
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-50 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
age group / prices
1 standard buffet dinner (on 30.12), drinks not included, at the restaurant of the Candia 4* hotel — minimum 10 travellers
ages 2–100 / 22 EUR
Acropolis visit (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) with a local Bulgarian-speaking guide, headsets and admission (EUR 20 per traveller) included — minimum 10 travellers — ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY! NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE!
ages 2–25 / 25 EUR
ages 26–100 / 55 EUR
Full-day excursion to the Peloponnese (admission fees not included) — minimum 15 travellers
ages 12–100 / 45 EUR
ages 2–11 / 22 EUR
Half-day excursion to Cape Sounion (admission to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, EUR 20, not included) — minimum 15 travellers
ages 12–100 / 30 EUR
ages 2–11 / 15 EUR
Use of two coach seats by one traveller
ages 2–11 / 135 EUR
Notes:
Early booking until 31.07.2026!
Additional services and activities in the itinerary must be requested when signing the package travel contract, as they depend on minimum participant numbers and advance reservations.
The following admission discounts apply at museums and archaeological sites in Greece: children under 18 — free admission on presentation of an identity document; people over 65 — 50% off the admission fee on presentation of an identity document; students holding international ISIC student cards — free admission on presentation of the card.
Local time: Bulgaria — 12:00; Greece — 12:00.
Departure and return points: Studena — Shell/McDonald's petrol station / Pernik — Lukoil petrol station (Yuri Gagarin Street, next to Kaufland); Dupnitsa — OMV petrol station; Blagoevgrad — Gazprom petrol station at the town exit / Lukoil petrol station at the town entrance; Sandanski — Happy Bar & Grill restaurant.
The itinerary operates with at least 24 registered travellers.
The trip as a whole is not suitable for people with reduced mobility!
Fuel surcharges in the event of a fuel price increase: the diesel price is based on €1.30 per litre. If fuel prices rise by up to 9.99%, the company will absorb the increase at its own risk. For an increase equal to or exceeding 10%, the company reserves the right to introduce a fuel surcharge. For an increase of 10%–19.99% over the stated base, the surcharge for this itinerary will be €12 per traveller. The amount is multiplied accordingly for each further 10% fuel price increase.
There are no medical or health requirements associated with the trip.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the country must hold a passport or identity card valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry.