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Balkan Express

7 days
From Athens to Sofia
4.3
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Start point
    Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Αττικη, Greece (Athens Arrival Meeting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iliossis Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iliossis Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Athens City and the Acropolis Museum
    • Scenic coach journey viewing Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium
    • Walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
    Landmarks
    Greek Parliament
    Panathenaic Stadium
    Acropolis Museum
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
  3. Day 3

    Athens - Delphi - Kalabaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bus journey to Delphi
    • Exploration of Temple of Apollo
    • Visit to historic ruins in Delphi
    • Experience of Meteora monasteries perched on cliffs
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
    Delphi Archaeological Site
    Meteora
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  4. Day 4

    Kalabaka - Thessaloniki

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries
    • Exploration of cliff-top Byzantine monasteries
    • Discovery of White Tower landmark
    • Exploration of Arch of Galerius
    Landmarks
    Meteora Monasteries
    White Tower
    Arch of Galerius
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  5. Day 5

    Thessaloniki - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus)

    Included Activities

    • Stop and exploration of Rila Monastery
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
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  6. Day 6

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sofia
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit to National Art Gallery Building
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    • Free time at city center
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery Building
    Presidential Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Sofia

    End point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Sofia Departure Transfer)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Eskapas

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Age Range

6 to 80 years old

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4.3
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
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  • 4.7

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  • Balkan Express reviewer 1
    June 1st, 2023
    5.0
    Arrangements went smoothly. Hotel was great location and excellent breakfast.
    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Eskapas
    Hi JoEllen, Thank you for your time to review us . Hope to see you soon with another Eskapas trip. Kind regards, aysegul
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  • D
    May 22nd, 2023
    3.0
    Astor Hotel is under renovation, unknown to us before arrival. The room had wires exiting the ceiling with no smoke...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Eskapas
    Hello David, Thank you for your review and notification. We talked the issue with the hotel and they said it was a short renovation during day close to your room. They will offer you a free night next time when you are in Athens. Kind regards, Alex
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  • P
    May 15th, 2023
    4.0
    The Astor hotel was in an excellent location and the rooftop had a tremendous view of the Acropolis during breakfast....
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Eskapas
    Thank you for your review. Regards, Aysegul
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  • Balkan Express reviewer 4
    May 4th, 2023
    5.0
    Very satisfied! Short vacation but it’s really worth it. I’m so happy with my hotel accommodation, centrally located...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Eskapas
    Thank you for your review Jesus Paulo. Hope to see you soon with another trip at Eskapas. Kind regards, Alex
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