Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 6.30 from Serdika bus station, Studena at 7.00 from the Shell/Mc Donald's petrol station, Dupnitsa at 7.30, Blagoevgrad at 8.00 and Sandanski at 9.00, via Kulata to Thessaloniki. Panoramic tour with a local guide: the White Tower, the city’s symbol; Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius; Navarino Square with Galerius’s Palace; the Arch of Galerius, built in 305 to celebrate Emperor Galerius Maximilian’s final victory over the Persians; Eptapyrgio Fortress with magnificent views of the city and Thermaic Gulf; St Demetrius Church, an unusually beautiful pink-brick church preserving the saint’s relics. Depart for Paralia Katerini. Check-in. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 2
Breakfast. Free day. Optional full-day excursion to Meteora, booked in advance. Arrival at Meteora, a unique place often called the eighth wonder of the world, combining natural beauty and centuries-old Christian traditions. The enormous rocks have acquired unusual shapes over time and became a refuge for monks who devoted their lives to worshipping God. The monasteries built on their summits are fine examples of Byzantine art. Visit Zindros icon workshop. Visit two of the six active monasteries. Depart for the Olympic Riviera. In the evening, festive New Year’s Eve dinner with a Bulgarian DJ and folklore programme in the hotel restaurant! Overnight.
Day 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Breakfast. Free day. Around midday, transfer to Katerini for a walk and free time for lunch in a local taverna. In the evening, festive dinner with a Bulgarian DJ in the hotel restaurant! Overnight.
Day 4
Breakfast. Free day or optional full-day excursion to Vergina and Edessa. Vergina was the first capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom. Visit the tomb-museum of Philip II of Macedon with a local guide (about 45-50 minutes). Continue to Edessa, one of Greece’s most beautiful towns, built between four mountains. Photo stop among the beautiful waterfalls. Free time in the centre. Return to the hotel towards evening. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 5
Breakfast. At 10.00, departure for Bulgaria. Arrival in Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town, preserving original post-medieval houses and fortress remains. The town is famous for wine cellars producing the country’s finest red wine and Bulgaria’s largest rock pyramids. Free time. Depart for Sofia. Evening arrival at Serdika bus station.
Tour duration: 5 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
Single room
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195 EUR
Extra bed in a double room for the 3rd adult
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-70 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for the 4th adult
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-70 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for the 2nd child up to 11,99
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-120 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for the 1st child up to 11,99
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-120 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
age group / prices
Full-day excursion to Meteora (monastery admission fees not included), minimum 15 travellers
ages 2 to 11 / 17 EUR
ages 12–100 / 35 EUR
Full-day excursion to Vergina and Edessa (15 EUR admission to Philip of Macedon’s tomb-museum in Vergina not included), minimum 15 travellers
ages 2 to 11 / 17 EUR
ages 12–100 / 35 EUR
Use of two coach seats by one traveller
ages 2 to 100 / 80 EUR
Discounts
age group / prices
School pupils and students
ages 6 to 27 / 5.11 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; 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 if fuel prices rise: the diesel price is based on 1.30 euros per 1 litre. The company absorbs increases up to 9,99% at its own risk. For increases of 10% or more, it reserves the right to introduce a fuel surcharge. For a rise of 10% to 19,99% against this base, the surcharge for this programme is 8 euros per traveller. For each further 10% increase, the amount is multiplied accordingly.
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.