Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 7.00 from Serdika bus station, Studena at 7.30 from the Shell/McDonald's petrol station, Dupnitsa at 8.00, Blagoevgrad at 8.30 and Sandanski at 9.30, via Kulata to Lefkada island. Evening arrival. Check-in. Walking tour of 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. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast. Free time or an optional boat cruise (about 2 hours): 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. In the evening, FESTIVE NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER with a Bulgarian DJ at the Ionian Blue Hotel 5* restaurant (return transfer included)! Overnight stay.
Day 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Breakfast. Free time or an optional excursion to Parga: walking tour and free time for lunch in the picturesque town centre. Today Parga is one of the jewels of the Ionian coast, picturesquely situated on a rocky slope above the sea, with colourful houses and an old Venetian fortress. Return to the hotel towards evening. 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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125 EUR
Extra bed in a double room for the 3rd adult
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-45 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 1, ages 2–6,99
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-165 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 1, ages 7–11,99
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-82 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
Age group / prices
Boat cruise to Meganisi, Skorpios, Sparti, Skorpidi and Madouri islands (about 2 hours) — minimum 15 participants
Ages 2–11 / 16 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 32 EUR
Excursion to Parga — minimum 10 participants
Ages 2–11 / 17 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 35 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:
Early booking until 31.07.2026!
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).
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; Sandanski — Happy Bar & Grill restaurant.
Local time: Bulgaria 12:00; Greece 12:00.
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 12 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.