Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 8.00 from Serdika bus station, Studena at 8.30 from the Shell/McDonald's petrol station, Dupnitsa at 9.00, Blagoevgrad at 9.30 and Sandanski at 10.30, via the Kulata border crossing to Kavala. Arrival at noon. Check-in. Walking tour of Kavala: the port; the aqueduct built on the orders of Suleiman the Magnificent in 1550; the Church of the Virgin Mary; the birthplace of Ali Pasha, who introduced major reforms in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century; the 16th-century Turkish fortress, now the city's symbol. Free time. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 2
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Breakfast. Free day. Optional excursion to Xanthi and Komotini, booked in advance. Departure for Komotini. Short walking tour of the city centre. Free time. Departure for Xanthi for a walk around the old town: the Municipal Art Gallery, the Folklore Museum, the Metropolitan's residence, the Town Hall, the Church of Saint Prodromos and Antika Square with numerous shops selling traditional Greek sweets. Free time. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 3
Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria at 10.00. Arrival in Melnik, Bulgaria's smallest town. Original 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: 3 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
Extra bed in a double room
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-30 EUR discount
off the base price
Single room
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102 EUR
Additional services
Age group / prices
Excursion to Komotini and Xanthi — minimum 15 participants
Ages 2–11 / 17 EUR
Ages 2–11 / 35 EUR
Two coach seats for one passenger
Ages 2–100 / 65 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; 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 15.00 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.