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Thessaloniki Tour – Sightseeing and Shopping

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Explore Thessaloniki or spend the day shopping on a day trip from Sofia. Choose independent shopping or a panoramic tour in Bulgarian past the White Tower, the statue of Alexander the Great and the Arch of Galerius, with a visit to the Church of Saint Demetrius. Enjoy free time in the city centre after the tour. The total stay in Thessaloniki is approximately 5 hours.

Sofia – Kulata – Thessaloniki – Kulata – Sofia

The White Tower in Thessaloniki viewed from the sea, with a boat, the waterfront promenade and the city's hill in the background.

Day-by-day itinerary

06:00 – departure from Sofia, Serdika Bus Station, towards Petrich, Kulata and Thessaloniki.

An additional pick-up in Pernik, at the Lukoil petrol station in the Ladovitsa district, may be arranged with at least 10 advance requests and only after explicit confirmation.

Arrival in Thessaloniki before noon. Choose approximately 5 hours of independent shopping or a panoramic tour with a Bulgarian-speaking guide. The tour passes the White Tower, the statue of Alexander the Great and the Arch of Galerius and includes a visit to the Church of Saint Demetrius. Free time in the city centre follows the tour. The total stay in the city is approximately 5 hours.

Depart for Bulgaria in the afternoon. Arrival in Sofia at around 23:00. The agency may change the order of the programme.

Included

  • Transport by licensed tourist coach.
  • Panoramic tour of Thessaloniki with a Bulgarian-speaking guide.
  • For the advertised group departure: Euroins medical insurance for travellers up to age 69, with a coverage limit of €2,000.

Not included

  • For the advertised group departure: Mandatory Euroins medical insurance for travellers over 69, with a coverage limit of €2,000 – supplement of €1.50.
  • Admission fees to the sites visited.
  • Food and personal expenses.
  • Fuel surcharge, payable if announced.

Places on this programme

Explore the towns and landmarks along the route.

Route map

Duration

1 day

Important information

Payment: the full excursion price is payable at the time of booking. Travellers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The agency reserves the right to change the order of the programme. Pick-up from Pernik requires at least 10 advance requests and confirmation from the agency. The included panoramic tour is in Bulgarian. Availability and pricing for guiding in another language must be arranged in advance.

Travel documents: Bulgarian citizens need an identity card or passport valid for the entire trip. Children must have their own valid document. When a child travels with one parent or another accompanying adult, notarised consent from the parent or parents who are not travelling, or an applicable alternative document, must be prepared; the specific requirements are clarified at booking. Document and any visa requirements for citizens of other countries are checked individually.

For a shared group on an advertised departure date: a minimum of 35 participants is required. If this minimum is not reached, travellers will be notified 2 days before departure.

For a private group: choose your preferred date, number of travellers and vehicle. The calculator shows an indicative total price for the stated number of participants and selected transport. The 35-person minimum does not apply to private groups. The calculation includes an estimated medical insurance budget; the actual premium is confirmed according to travellers’ ages. Availability and the final price are confirmed by the agency after your enquiry.