The price. The Athens to Sofia had doubled in price since two days ago. The original trip we booked through TourRadar from Athens to Dubrovnik was cancelled by TourRadar due to lack of numbers. We had planned our onward journey around the Dubrovnik finish so very disappointed when it was cancelled. The 3 Balkans trip finishes closer to Dubrovnik.

I rang the Australian number twice before I booked who assured me before I paid that others had booked the Tirana tour. I'm not too sure what to do from here. I will have to check with my partner later today. Am I right in saying that the Tirana trip is not going ahead on 10/06/24. Our only alternative is Athens to Sophia at 1290 euro each.

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All About Greece Athens to Sofia - Small Group Tour

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From Athens to Sofia

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Fantastic tour with excellent value for money. It was the perfect introduction to Greece and the Balkans.
Rose Stokes•traveled in March5.0
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Operator: Ajdinis
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 44
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Athens
Athens
Start point
Athina, Attica, Greece (Tour Starts)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens on your own
Day 2
Athens
Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Acropolis with licensed local guide visiting Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike
- Visit Acropolis Museum with guide commentary
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (guide will direct you)
Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheion
Propylaea
Temple of Athena Nike
Acropolis Museum
Day 3
Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka
Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Licensed guided tour at Delphi archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (guide will direct you)
Landmarks
Delphi Archaeological Site
Temple of Apollo (Delphi)
Day 4
Kalambaka - Thessaloniki
Kalambaka - Thessaloniki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Egnatia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit two Meteora Monasteries
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (guide will direct you)
- Dinner at local restaurants (guide will direct you)
Landmarks
Meteora
Day 5
Thessaloniki - Sofia
Thessaloniki - Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (guide will direct you)
- Dinner at local restaurants (guide will direct you)
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Day 6
Sofia
Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, National Art Gallery, and Presidential Palace
Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Day 7
Sofia
Sofia
End point
София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (The Tour Ends Here)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheion
Propylaea
Temple of Athena Nike
Acropolis Museum

Landmarks
Delphi Archaeological Site
Temple of Apollo (Delphi)

Landmarks
Meteora

Landmarks
Rila Monastery

Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace

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Where You'll Stay

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Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar)
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Alexiou Hotel (or similar)
Hotel 3*
day 3
Hotel Egnatia (or similar)
Hotel 4*
day 4
Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar)
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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Transport
3.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Miri3.0•June 2024
The first day was for settling in the hotel. On the 2nd day we were signed up for a tour with a local agency, the...
The first day was for settling in the hotel. On the 2nd day we were signed up for a tour with a local agency, the tour was only walking tour, no bus tour. On the 3-4 days we were signed up for a 2 day bus tour with a local agency. On the 4th day we met our guide, who had to drive from another country to pick us up from Meteora, and drove to the next destination, we spent with him half of day 4, day 5, and day 6. Our guide was nice and had a lot of knowledge on different topics. We took the extra pay tours to the winery and the cave. (Without them we would have more free time) During the time we spent with him we were in the car for 3-4 hours every day drinving highways in very high speed, but luckily nothing happened. On the 6th day evening we arrived to Sofia, and there the guide left us in the hotel, at first he said the next day we will have free day in Sofia, but when we showed him the itinerary where it said on day 7 will be a guided tour in Sofia, he arranged for a local guide to take us on a short tour, then we had a free day, and on the day after I left for the airport. I mostly liked the hotels that were booked for us, they all had breakfast and were mostly good, I liked that we had the opportunity to see many places and meet nice people. This tour is different than other group tours.Show more
Traveled in June 2024
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Thank you for your detailed feedback. We appreciate your insights and are glad you enjoyed the hotels and the experiences with our knowledgeable guide. We'll use your comments to enhance our services.
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Asked on August 11th, 2026
Is this tour available in the opposite direction ie Sofia to Athens in October 2027 ?
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  Yes, it is available.
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Monica
Asked on May 17th, 2024
The price. The Athens to Sofia had doubled in price since two days ago. The original trip we booked through TourRadar from Athens to Dubrovnik was cancelled by TourRadar due to lack of numbers. We had planned our onward journey around the Dubrovnik finish so very disappointed when it was cancelled. The 3 Balkans trip finishes closer to Dubrovnik.
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  Monica
  Traveler•Written May 2024
  I rang the Australian number twice before I booked who assured me before I paid that others had booked the Tirana tour. I'm not too sure what to do from here. I will have to check with my partner later today. Am I right in saying that the Tirana trip is not going ahead on 10/06/24. Our only alternative is Athens to Sophia at 1290 euro each.
- AjdinisOperator•Written May 2024
  We are the tour operator and handle the operations, while TourRadar is just selling and assisting with the tours. It's true that we cannot operate the tour to Tirana because on the required days we don't have any passengers for that route, except for the segment from Athens to Sofia.

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All About Greece Athens to Sofia - Small Group Tour

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