Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 6.30 from Serdika bus station, Studena at 7.00 from the Shell/McDonald's petrol station, Dupnitsa at 7.30, Blagoevgrad at 8.00 and Sandanski at 9.00, via Kulata to Lefkada island. Evening arrival. Check-in. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast. Free time. Optional departure for Nidri for a full-day cruise (9 hours), booked in advance: Porto Katsiki or Egremni, the island's most beautiful beaches, with opportunities to jump into and swim in the Ionian Sea's crystal-clear waters; Kefalonia island with free time in Fiskardo; Ithaca island with time for a walk or the beach on the island of Odysseus; the caves of Meganisi island; the Onassis family's three islands — Skorpios, Sparti and Skorpidi; Madouri island, known for its evergreen vegetation. Return to the hotel towards evening. *Water shoes, swimwear, sunglasses and hats are recommended.* Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 3
Breakfast. Free time. Optional departure for Parga for a full-day boat cruise, booked in advance: Antipaxos island, with opportunities to swim in the warm, clear waters of the Ionian Sea; the Blue Caves, known for the unusual shapes carved by the sea over the years; Paxos island, visiting its capital Gaios, with free time for a walk and lunch in a local fish taverna. Return to the hotel towards evening. *Swimwear, sunglasses and hats are recommended.* Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast. Free time. Optional island tour, booked in advance, visiting Lefkada town: the Central Square, the Church of Saint Spyridon built by the Venetians in 1685, the Town Hall, the Church of Saint Minas and the cathedral; Panagia Faneromeni Monastery, the island's most important religious centre, built in 1634 on the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Artemis; Kathisma beach, one of the island's best. Return to the hotel towards evening. *Water shoes, swimwear, sunglasses and hats are recommended.* Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 5
Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria. Evening arrival at Sofia’s Serdika bus station.
Duration of the tour programme: 5 days
Type of trip: organised travel
Transport type: coach
Accommodation
Valid
(from–to)
Price
Twin room (not guaranteed)
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Accommodation included in the base price
Double room with one double bed (not guaranteed)
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Accommodation included in the base price
Double room for room sharing
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Accommodation included in the base price
Single room
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135 EUR
Extra bed in a double room for the 3rd adult
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-30 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 2, ages 2–5,99
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-125 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 1, ages 2–5,99
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-125 EUR discount
off the base price
Family room with four beds
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Accommodation included in the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 1, ages 6–11,99
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-62 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 2, ages 6–11,99
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-62 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for the 4th adult
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-30 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
Age group / prices
Full-day cruise (9 hours) to Kefalonia, Ithaca, Meganisi, Skorpios, Skorpidi, Sparti and Madouri islands — minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 25 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 50 EUR
Island tour visiting Lefkada town, Panagia Faneromeni Monastery and Kathisma beach — minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 10 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 20 EUR
Excursion to Parga for a full-day boat cruise (7 hours) to Paxos and Antipaxos islands — minimum 12 participants
Ages 2–11 / 25 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 50 EUR
Two coach seats for one passenger
Ages 2–100 / 100 EUR
Night before departure at the Hemus Hotel 3*, per person in a double room
Ages 2–100 / 25 EUR
Night before departure at the Hemus Hotel 3*, per person in a single room
Ages 2–100 / 42 EUR
Notes:
Optional services and activities must be booked when signing the organised travel contract, as they depend on a minimum number of participants and advance reservations.
The following admission discounts apply to museums and archaeological sites in Greece: children under 18 — free (on presentation of ID); people over 65 — 50% off admission (on presentation of ID); students holding an international ISIC student card — free (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, beside 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 order of optional excursions is determined locally!
The excursion operates with at least 24 registered participants.
The trip as a whole is not suitable for people with reduced mobility!
Fuel surcharges in the event of fuel price increases: the diesel price is based on 1.30 EUR per litre. The company will absorb increases of up to 9.99% at its own risk. For increases of 10% or more, the company reserves the right to introduce a fuel surcharge. An increase of 10% to 19.99% over the stated base results in a surcharge of 10 EUR per participant for this programme. For each further 10% fuel price increase, the amount is multiplied accordingly.
There are no medical or health requirements associated with this 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.