Day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 5.30 from Serdika bus station, Studena at 6.00 from the Shell/McDonald's petrol station, Dupnitsa at 6.30, Blagoevgrad at 7.00 and Sandanski at 8.00, via Kulata to Igoumenitsa. Ferry transfer to Corfu, the most visited Greek island in the Ionian Sea, known for its sandy beaches, Byzantine churches and exotic vegetation. Evening arrival. Check-in. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast. Free time or an optional half-day excursion to the capital Kerkyra and Mon Repos Palace, booked in advance. A walking tour of the capital, Kerkyra: Esplanade Square, the heart of the city and the largest square in the Balkans; the Liston arcades, one of the city's most romantic corners, modelled on Paris's Rue de Rivoli; the Old Fortress, associated with Venetian occupation; the Palace of Saints George and Michael, now housing the Museum of Asian Art; the Church of Saint Spyridon, the city's patron who saved it from plague, famine and Turkish invasion; Mon Repos Palace, the former summer residence of the Greek royal family and birthplace of Prince Philip. Today the palace preserves beautiful royal furnishings and archaeological finds from the Kanoni peninsula, and has lovely gardens. Free time to explore the palace independently. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. *Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and hats are recommended.* Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 3
Breakfast. Free time or an optional full-day excursion, booked in advance. Paleokastritsa is one of the island's liveliest and most beautiful resorts; legend places the ancient city of Alcinous here. Odysseus wandered this shore, captivated by the enchanting island. Visit to Paleokastritsa Monastery, a splendid example of Greek religious architecture. According to legend, the Virgin Mary saved the monastery and local people from pirates by turning their ship to stone. Free time. Departure for Sidari. Photo stop at the Canal of Love. Free time in Sidari. Return to the hotel towards evening. *Swimwear, sunglasses, hats and water shoes are recommended.* Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast. Free day or optional transfer to Lefkimmi port, booked in advance, for a full-day boat excursion (about 8 hours; subject to suitable weather): Antipaxos island, with opportunities to swim in the warm, clear waters of the Ionian Sea; the Blue Caves, known for their unusual shapes carved over the years by the sea; Paxos island with a visit to the capital Gaios and free time for a walk and lunch in a local fish taverna. *Swimwear, sunglasses, hats and water shoes are recommended.*
Return to the hotel towards evening. 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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120 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 1, ages 2–5,99
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-120 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 2, ages 2–5,99
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-120 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 1, ages 6–11,99
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-60 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 2, ages 6–11,99
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-60 EUR discount
off the base price
Family room with four beds
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Accommodation included in the base price
Additional services
Age group / prices
Half-day excursion to the capital Kerkyra and Mon Repos Palace (admission to Mon Repos Palace — 10 EUR per participant — excluded), minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 14 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 28 EUR
Full-day excursion to Paleokastritsa and Sidari with the Canal of Love — minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 18 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 36 EUR
Full-day boat excursion to Paxos and Antipaxos islands (about 8 hours) — minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 22 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 45 EUR
Two coach seats for one passenger
Ages 12–100 / 80 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 state 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.