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 Thessaloniki. Panoramic tour of Thessaloniki with a local guide: the White Tower, the city's symbol; the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius; Navarinou Square with the Palace of Galerius; the Arch of Galerius, built in 305 to celebrate Emperor Galerius Maximilian's final victory over the Persians; Eptapyrgio Fortress with magnificent panoramic views of the city and Thermaic Gulf; the Church of Saint Demetrius, an exceptionally beautiful pink-brick church housing the saint's relics. Departure for Paralia Katerini. Check-in. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast. Free day. Optional full-day excursion to Meteora, booked in advance. Arrival in Meteora, a unique place often called the eighth wonder of the world, combining natural beauty and centuries of Christian tradition. Its giant rocks have acquired unusual shapes over time and become a refuge for monks who devoted their lives to worshipping God. The monasteries built on their summits are splendid examples of Byzantine art. Visit to the Zindros icon workshop. Visits to two of the six functioning monasteries. Return to the hotel towards evening. Festive New Year's Eve dinner with a Bulgarian DJ and folklore programme at the Yakinthos Hotel restaurant! Overnight stay.
Day 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Breakfast. Free day. At noon, transfer to Katerini town for a walk and free time for lunch in a local taverna. In the evening, festive dinner with a Bulgarian DJ at the Yakinthos Hotel restaurant! Overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria at 10.00. Arrival in Melnik, Bulgaria's smallest town. Original post-medieval houses and fortress remains have been preserved here. The town is famous for Bulgaria's largest rock pyramids and wine cellars producing the country's finest red wine. Free time. Departure for Sofia. 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
Single room
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130 EUR
Extra bed in a double room for the 3rd adult
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-25 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for the 4th adult
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-25 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 2, up to 11,99 years
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-75 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for child 1, up to 11,99 years
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-75 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
Age group / prices
Full-day excursion to Meteora (monastery admission excluded) — minimum 15 participants
Ages 2–11 / 17 EUR
Ages 12–100 / 35 EUR
Two coach seats for one passenger
Ages 12–100 / 75 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: people 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 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 8 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.