Day-by-day itinerary
IMPORTANT: The table for 13.03.2027 lists a price from €115, while the description gives a promotional price of €95. The current price must be confirmed by the office.
Originally published description (conflicting information is subject to confirmation):
Promotional price: €95.
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 06:30 from Serdika Bus Station, at 07:00 from Studena — Shell/McDonald’s petrol station, at 07:30 from Dupnitsa, at 08:00 from Blagoevgrad and at 09:00 from Sandanski, along the route Rupite–Melnik–Sandanski. Visit to Rupite, a sacred area where the church built by the famous Bulgarian clairvoyant and healer Baba Vanga stands. Walking tour of Melnik, a museum town and Bulgaria’s smallest town. Its sights include the Pashov House, the Kordopulov House, the ruins of medieval churches and much more. Set at the foot of the unique Melnik earth pyramids, the town is also renowned for its excellent wine. Free time for lunch. Arrival in Sandanski in the afternoon. Check-in. Opportunity to use the hotel’s spa complex or free time for a walk in the town centre. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast. 07:30 — departure for Xanthi. Picturesquely situated at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains, Xanthi is a modern city of ancient origins and history, and the capital of the prefecture of the same name. Walking tour of the old town: the Municipal Art Gallery, the Folklore Museum, the Metropolitan’s residence, the Town Hall, the Church of St Prodromos and Antika Square with its many pastry shops offering traditional Greek sweets. JOIN IN THE CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS!!! 16:00 — departure for Bulgaria. Arrival at Serdika Bus Station in Sofia in the evening.
Tour duration: 2 days
Type of travel: organised trip
Transport: coach
Accommodation
Validity (from–to)
Price
Twin room (not guaranteed)
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Accommodation included in the basic price
Double room with one double bed (not guaranteed)
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Accommodation included in the basic price
Single room
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40 EUR
Additional services
Age group / prices
Use of a double coach seat by one tourist
Ages 2 to 100 / 40 EUR
Explanatory notes:
To enable the additional services and activities in the programme to take place, they must be requested when concluding the package travel contract, since they depend on a minimum number of tourists and advance reservations.
The following admission discounts apply to museums and archaeological sites in Greece: children under 18 — free admission upon presentation of an identity document; persons over 65 — 50% off the admission price upon presentation of an identity document; students holding international ISIC student cards — free admission upon presentation of the card.
Fuel surcharges in the event of a rise in fuel prices: the diesel price is based on BGN 2.50 per litre. If the fuel price rises by up to 9.99%, the company will absorb the increase at its own risk. If the increase equals or exceeds 10%, the company reserves the right to introduce a fuel surcharge. For an increase of 10% to 19.99% over the stated base, the surcharge per tourist for this programme will be BGN 10.00. For each further 10% increase, the amount is multiplied accordingly.
Local time: Bulgaria — 12:00; Greece — 12:00.
Departure and return locations: 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 trip operates with at least 24 registered tourists.
There are no medical or health requirements related to the trip.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the country must hold a passport or identity card valid for at least 6 months after entry.