Accommodation

ATENAS : PRESIDENT or NOVOTEL ATHENES or SKYLARK KALAMBACA : AMALIA KALAMBACA or KOSTA FAMISSI or PIRIN PARK HOTEL SANDANSKY : INTERHOTEL SANDANSKI or ASTORIA GRAND We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Meals

Breakfast buffet

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Plaka neighborhood in Athens

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Guide

English speaking tour in: ATHENS, SOFIA Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Insurance

Basic travel insurance included.

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Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

DINNER AND FOLK SHOW IN ATHENS (2 HRS)(60 EUR) We will depart on the bus with our guide to the lively Plaka district at the foot of the Acropolis. We will have a taste of the typical local cuisine in one of its famous taverns and watch a dance performance from different regions of this country. -Bus tour with our guide. -Dinner-tasting with performance.. 15 number of people required.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Athens

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Athens

We´ll embark on a city tour of Athens with a local guide, visiting landmarks such as the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held, the National Library, and the bustling squares of the city center. We´ll also explore the newer neighborhoods that developed after the 2004 Olympic Games. The tour will conclude at the Acropolis (admission not included). In the evening, we´ll provide a transfer to the historical neighborhood of Plaka, renowned for its charming Greek tavernas and opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich folklore of this country.
Day 3 Day 3: Athens, Kamena Vourla, Kalabaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Athens, Kamena Vourla, Kalabaka

We’ll depart early in the morning towards northern Greece, stopping at Kamena Vourla, a charming seaside tourist hub surrounded by stunning landscapes. We´ll then proceed north, stopping at the Thermopylae Mountain Pass, the historic site of the famous battle. Next, we´ll visit Kastraki, a picturesque village with beautiful views of the entire valley, where you´ll have free time for lunch. Afterward, we´ll explore the Meteora, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admission to one of its renowned monasteries is included. Dinner will be provided in Kalabaka.
Day 4 Day 4: Kalabaka, Thessaloniki, Melnik, Sandansky
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kalabaka, Thessaloniki, Melnik, Sandansky

We’ll journey through northern Greece, taking in the beautiful mountain scenery as we head towards the Aegean Sea. Our first stop will be in Thessaloniki, where we’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch in Greece’s second-largest city. Afterward, we’ll continue into Bulgaria, crossing the border into the region of Bulgarian Macedonia. Here, we’ll visit Melnik, a picturesque museum town nestled among stunning landscapes and renowned for its wine production. We’ll conclude our day in Sandanski, a charming spa town known as the birthplace of Spartacus where we’ll stay for the night. Dinner will be included.
Day 5 Day 5: Sandansky, Rila, Sofia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sandansky, Rila, Sofia

We’ll visit the stunning Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fortress-like appearance and beautiful forest surroundings. We’ll then continue to Sofia, arriving by late morning. After lunch, we’ll take a guided tour of Bulgaria’s capital, where we’ll see the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Church, the Mosque, and the city´s squares and avenues, showcasing Stalinist architecture. You’ll have free time afterward to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 6 Day 6: Sofia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Sofia

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

6 days tour

From Athens To Sofia

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Itinerary of your trip From Athens To Sofia

Day 1: Athens

Day 2: Athens

Day 3: Athens, Kamena Vourla, Kalabaka

Day 4: Kalabaka, Thessaloniki, Melnik, Sandansky

Day 5: Sandansky, Rila, Sofia

Day 6: Sofia

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