Christmas in Bansko

Day 1: Chalkida - Bansko​

Meeting the night before on 22/12 and departure. Bastion with intermediate stops in Lamia and Korinos. Arrival at the border. Passage after the necessary identity check and continuation for the straits of Kresna. In Simitli we will leave the highway to cover the last 42 km in the valley of the river Eloviko. We will reach 950 meters altitude on the beautiful plateau of Razlog in the morning. Arrival in Bansko and we head to the hotels to settle in the rooms (check-in in most hotels is after 14:00). Free time for rest, relaxation and wellness in the hotel SPAs or for a first visit to the ski resort by cable car from the Gondola. In the evening we recommend a first walk in the night hangouts of Bansko.

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Day 2: Sofia (Optional Excursion)

Breakfast followed by the optional full-day excursion to Sofia. Departure early in the morning at 09:00 (appointment of participants at reception). Arrival, panoramic and walking tour by a Greek-speaking local guide. Among others we will see the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Byzantine church of Agia Irini, the church of St. Nicholas, the Parliament, the Opera House, the Archaeological Museum, the flea market with old objects and antiques, the Russian church, the old palaces and today's art gallery, the monument of Russian soldiers, the old University, the Eagle Bridge and others walking throughout the historical center of Sofia and seeing up close all the historical monuments of the city. Then free time for your purchases in the shops in the center. In the afternoon at 17:00 departure for Bansko. Arrival in Bansko. Register with the leader by 23/12 in the afternoon.​

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Day 3: SKI RESORT – Old Town – Thermal Baths Banya

Awakening, breakfast and today we can enjoy the ski resort which is the most modern and equipped ski resort in the Balkans. Even those who do not plan to do winter sports, it is worth a walk in the mountains to enjoy a hot drink in the wonderful chalets.Later wander around the picturesque alleys of the village with the traditional shops with local products. It is definitely a walk that you will enjoy. In the afternoon we will visit with those who wish the nearby village of Banya, where there are thermal baths in the hotel Villa Victoria with modern open heated pool and spa facilities (Jacuzzi, hamam and spa treatments).Villa Victoria has a chalet type lobby with fireplace where you can enjoy hot drinks overlooking the pool.In the evening we prepared the festive Gala Dinner. Do you declare participations to the leaders of the excursion?

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Day 4: Bansko - Chalkida

Wake up, breakfast and at 09:00 we check out (after checking the rooms, charges etc.) departure for the return trip. After the necessary stops on the road at the border in Korinos and Lamia we will arrive in Athens at night.