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 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 full-day excursion to the capital Kerkyra, Mon Repos Palace and Paleokastritsa, 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. 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. Return to the hotel towards evening. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 3
Breakfast. Visit to the capital Kerkyra to watch the carnival celebrations! Today the island carnival is one of its biggest events, drawing visitors from all over the world! Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria. Evening arrival at Sofia’s Serdika bus station.
Duration of the tour programme: 4 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
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-40 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
Age group / prices
Full-day excursion to the capital Kerkyra, Mon Repos Palace and Paleokastritsa (admission to Mon Repos Palace — 10 EUR per participant — excluded), minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 15 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 30 EUR
Two coach seats for one passenger
Ages 12–100 / 100 EUR
Notes:
Early booking until 12.10.2026!
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 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 2.50 BGN 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 20.00 BGN 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.