The Bulgarian Hidden Secrets and the Land of Odysseus 7 days/6 nights Sofia-Bansko-Dobarsko-Melnik-Halkidiki-Thessaloniki First day: Meet and greet at Sofia Airport. Transfer from the airport to one of the biggest mountain and ski resorts in Bulgaria – Bansko (www.bansko.bg). On the way to Bansko there is a visit to the Rila Monastery (www.rilamonastery.pmg-blg.com). Accommodation in “Kadeva House – Pajoko” (www.houses.bansko.org/o-1503-Kadeva_House_-_Pajoko), located at the very heart of the city. Barbecue. Overnight at the hotel. Second day: Breakfast. Heading to the village Dobarsko (http://www.dobarsko.org/). Visiting the Church of Saints Teodor Tiron & Teodor Stratilat (http://www.bgglobe.net/index.php?l=1&s=-2379), the roman furnace, the century-old pine, a walk through the mountain paths, enjoying the gentle embrace of the Bulgarian nature (about 30 - 40 minutes), rebellious broach at the Dobarsko hut. Transport with a Russian off-road jeep “UAZ”. Overnight at “Hotel mehana Dobarsko” (http://www.hoteldobarsko.com/). Third day: Breakfast. Heading towards Melnik (http://melnik-bg.eu/bg/sightseeings.php). Visiting the Rozhen Monastery (www.adis.bg/save_file.php?file=library/file_2798.pdf ). In the afternoom sightseeing tour around Melnik. Tasting a wide variety of wines at a traditional wine cellar in Melnik. Overnight at hotel “Despot Slav” (http://www.melnik.bg/). Fourth day: Breakfast. Heading towards Halkidiki (Greece), (http://www.in-chalkidiki.com/). Sightseeing tour around Thessaloniki (http://www.saloniki.org/) on the way to Halkidiki. Accommodation at ELINOTEL APOLAMARE DELUX ***** - HANIOTI (http://www.elinotel.gr/apolamare/en/index.php). Dinner. Overnight. Fifth day: Breakfast. Transfer to Ormos Panagias (Sithonia) for a boat cruise around the Monasteries of Mount Athos (http://www.inathos.gr/athos/en/). Transfer to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight. Sixth day: Breakfast. Going to the beach and taking advantage of a variety of leisure activities. Dinner. Overnight. Seventh day: Breakfast. Transfer to the Thessaloniki airport. Total: 850 € The Price includes: (The following price is in Euro, per person) - 6 overnights in 3* and 5* hotels in Bulgaria and Greece, from which 3 overnights are on BB, and the other three on HB basis. - A barbecue at “Kadeva House Pajoko”, Bansko. - One rebellious broach at Dobarsko village. - Transportation with a luxury minibus (8+1). - A representative from the company, who accompanies the group at all times. The price does not include: - All museums, monastery and wine tasting charges. - Boat cruise around the Monasteries of Mount Athos. - Additional tours on request. - All other expenses from personal character. The following price is valid for a group consisting of 6 pax. Contacts: www.svetatours.com e-mails: [email protected]; [email protected] phone: +3592/988 42 11 fax: +3592/981 61 31 cell phone: +359/ 884 096 253 SVETA TOURS Ltd. .