Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Sofia at 8.00 from Serdika bus station, Studena at 8.30 from the Shell/Mc Donald's petrol station, Dupnitsa at 9.00, Blagoevgrad at 9.30 and Sandanski at 10.30, via Kulata border checkpoint to Kavala. Arrival in Kavala. Check-in. Walking tour: Church of the Virgin Mary; the harbour; the birthplace of Ali Pasha, who introduced major reforms in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century; the aqueduct, built on Suleiman the Magnificent’s orders in 1550; the 16th-century fortress, built by the Turks on Panagia Hill and now the town’s symbol. Free time. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 2
Breakfast. Free time. Optional excursion to Xanthi and Komotini, booked in advance. Depart for Komotini. Short walking tour of the centre. Free time. Continue to Xanthi for a walk through the old town: Municipal Art Gallery, Folklore Museum, Metropolitan residence, town hall, St Prodromos Church and Antika Square, with many pastry shops selling traditional Greek sweets. Free time. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Festive New Year’s Eve dinner with a DJ in the hotel restaurant! Overnight.
Day 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Breakfast. Free day. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 4
Breakfast. At 10:00, departure for Philippi. Photo stop at the ancient settlement, preserving remains of ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and early Christianity, and at the place where Lydia, the first Christian woman, was baptised. Opportunity to visit the ancient amphitheatre, city ruins and Philippi Museum. Visit Alistrati Cave, impressive for stalactites and stalagmites of many forms, colours and sizes, some reaching 35 m high. Depart for Bulgaria in the afternoon. Evening arrival in Sofia at Serdika bus station.
Tour duration: 4 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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135 EUR
Extra bed in a double room for the 3rd adult
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-35 EUR discount
off the base price
Extra bed in a double room for a child aged 2–11.99
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-70 EUR discount
off the base price
Additional services
age group / prices
Excursion to Komotini and Xanthi, minimum 15 travellers
ages 12 to 100 / 35 EUR
ages 2–11 / 17 EUR
Use of two coach seats by one traveller
ages 2 to 100 / 75 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 museum and archaeological site admission discounts apply in Greece: under 18s enter free with identity document; those over 65 receive 50% off with identity document; students holding international ISIC student cards enter 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, 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 2.50 BGN 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 10.00 BGN 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.