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Christmas / New Year’s Eve / Epiphany in Bansko

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Bansko

Bansko, the absolute value for money this winter destination combines good and modern infrastructure with attractive prices as well as easy access from Greece. It is a must destination for friends of winter tourism as it is the largest ski resort in the Balkans that spreads its white slopes from 1.000 to 2.560 meters high. The small traditional town of Bansko with the paved mountain ranges and its preserved historic center with its 18th century stone houses are ideal for walks. Luxury hotels with excellent spa and indoor pools, casinos, bars, clubs and dining at the traditional mehanas taverns give the rhythm to the after ski life.

5, 6 Days – Departures:

  • 22 December 2026 (6 days)
  • 23, 26, 29 December 2026 (5 days)
  • 02 January 2027 (5 days)
  • Departure
    Athens
  • Included
    Liability & Professional Liability Insurance
    3* Hotel
    Transportation by Bus
    Accommodation
    4* Hotel
    Leader
    VAT
    5* Hotel
  • Not Included
    Airport Taxes
    Pre-purchase Ticketing
    Snack
    Drinks
    Crew
    Fuel
    Guided Τours
    Newsletters
    Travel Insurance
    Airplane Tickets
    Lunch Gift
    Drinks / Soft Drinks Package
    Tips
    Accommodation Tax
    Half board
    Tour Operator Insurance
    Activities
    Ferry Tickets
    Transfer from and to the Port
    Full Day Cruise
    Full Board
    Gala and Shows Night
    Gym
    Port Fees / Taxes
    Swimming Pool
    Insurance
    Dinner
    Excursions - Tours
    Breakfast
    Transfer from and to the Airport

Tour Plan

1

1st Day

Athens – Bansko

Meeting and departure from Athens to Promachonas, with stops for coffee and rest, arrival at the border. Short stop, and then departure for Bansko. We will go up to the Straits of Kresna and at Simitli we will leave the highway to travel the last 42 km in the valley of the river Elhovo. We will reach 950 meters above sea level on the beautiful plateau of Razlog. Arrival in Bansko and before the arrival to our hotel, the escort will give you useful information about the village. Free time at your disposal for a first walk in the historical center of Bansko or for skiing in the ski resort.
2

2nd – 3rd – 4th – 5th Day

Bansko

Free day at your disposal for skiing or snowboarding in the ski resort. Alternatively enjoy a stroll and shopping at the historic center. You can participate in one of the optional activities such as a one day excursion to Sofia, while in Bansko you can ride 8x8 or walk to the Pirin National Park or relax in the Banja thermal springs. In the evening, many choices and suggestions for your night out to eat or drink as every week there are scheduled events at the best club in Bansko!
3

6th Day

Bansko – Athens

Meeting at the reception of your hotel and departure at noon for the borders, with between stops arrival to Athens.

Tour Location

Bansko

Bansko, the absolute value for money this winter destination combines good and modern infrastructure with attractive prices as well as easy access from Greece. It is a must destination for friends of winter tourism as it is the largest ski resort in the Balkans that spreads its white slopes from 1.000 to 2.560 meters high. The small traditional town of Bansko with the paved mountain ranges and its preserved historic center with its 18th century stone houses are ideal for walks. Luxury hotels with excellent spa and indoor pools, casinos, bars, clubs and dining at the traditional mehanas taverns give the rhythm to the after ski life.

Price list

 
5, 6 days
Departures: 23, 26 December 2026
Evening Departures
23–27/12
26–30/12
22–27/12
Notes
Optional
extra cost
for half board
Hotels
Room
Type
Board
3 nights
4 nights
RIVERSIDE 4* Silver Breakfast 195 € 235 €

Half Board 10 € / dinner

Gold Breakfast 205 € 250 €
Platinum Family Breakfast 200 € 240 €
ST. GEORGE SKI 4* Double Breakfast 235 € 285 €

Half Board 10 € / dinner

Festive 50 € / adult
25 € / child

Apartment Breakfast 245 € 295 €
CASA KARINA 4* Double Half Board 255 € 310 € –
Studio Half Board 265 € 320 €
Apartment Half Board 285 € 355 €
MPM GUINNESS 4* Studio Half Board 275 € 345 € –
Apartment Half Board 295 € 365 €
REGNUM 5* Superior Double Breakfast 335 € 420 €

Half Board 23 € / dinner

Superior Suite Breakfast 365 € 455 €
Deluxe Suite Breakfast 385 € 485 €
FOUR POINTS SHERATON 4* SUPERIOR Economy Breakfast 290 € 360 €

Half Board 25 € / dinner

Deluxe Breakfast 310 € 405 €
PREMIER 5* Deluxe Breakfast 295 € 365 €

Half Board 28 € / dinner

 
5 days
Departures: 29 December 2026
Hotels
Room
Type
Board
3 nights
29/12–02/01
Notes
Optional
extra cost
for half board
& compulsory festive
FRIENDS 3* Standard Breakfast 245 €

Half Board 10 € / dinner

Festive 110 € / person

Apartment Breakfast 255 €
RIVERSIDE 4* Silver Breakfast 265 €

Half Board 10 € / dinner

Festive 110 € / person

Gold Breakfast 275 €
Platinum Family Breakfast 285 €
CASA KARINA 4* Double Half Board 280 €

Half Board 10 € / dinner

Festive 160 € / person

Studio Half Board 290 €
Apartment Half Board 300 €
 
5 days
Departures: 02 January 2027
Hotels
Room
Type
Board
3 nights
02–06/01
Notes
Optional
extra cost
for half board
RIVERSIDE 4* Silver Breakfast 205 €

Half Board 10 € / dinner

Gold Breakfast 210 €
Platinum Family Breakfast 215 €
ST. GEORGE SKI 4* Double  Breakfast 250 €

Half Board 18 € / dinner

Apartment Breakfast 260 €
CASA KARINA 4* Double Half Board 260 € –
Studio  Half Board 270 €
Apartment Half Board 280 €
MPM GUINNESS 4* Studio Half Board 275 € –
Apartment Half Board 285 €
REGNUM 5* Superior Double Breakfast 280 €

Half Board 23 € / dinner

Superior Suite Breakfast 290 €
Deluxe Suite Breakfast 300 €
FOUR POINTS SHERATON 4* SUPERIOR Economy Breakfast 315 €

Half Board 25 € / dinner

Deluxe Breakfast 325 €
PREMIER 5* Deluxe Breakfast 340 €

Half Board 28 € / dinner

 

Included

  • Transportation with modern elevated coaches with experienced drivers.
  • Accommodation and meals on the mentioned hotels.
  • Experienced tour escorts and local representatives of our agency.
  • Free transfer to the lifts with the mini vans of the hotels.
  • Free use of spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, relaxation room).
  • Discounts on Ski – Snowboard equipment rental from a Greek company.
  • Liability travel insurance.
  • VAT.
 

Not included

  • Lift tickets, extra meals and beverages, optional excursions, physical wellness programs.
  • Travel insurance with extra cancellation coverage (request a quote).
 

Optional Excursions

  • Sofia: All-day excursion to Sofia. Check out early in the morning. Arrival panoramic and also pedestrian tour to get to know the city and its interesting monuments such as the Nefsky church and the open-air market with old objects and antiques, the Russian church, the old palace and today's gallery, the Russian soldier monument, the old University, Bridge of Eagles and more. For shopping, Sofia offers amazing opportunities if one considers the 5 mall. Late afternoon we will return to Bansko. Price per person: 25 €. Includes: Transport, guide, tour.
 
  • Blagoevgrad: Daily excursion to Blagoevgrad, the capital of the Southwest Bulgaria with its great market, its pedestrianized center, the old town, and its beautiful cafes next to the river Bistrita. Price per person: 20 €. Includes: Transfer, guide.
 
  • Banya Thermal Springs: Visit the natural thermal springs of the greater Bansko area, where you will have the chance to relax and enjoy the properties of the spring water in a magical environment. Price per person: 20 €. Includes: Transfer, use of Spa.
 
Coach Route
GATHERING POINT
(YOU MUST BE THERE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE DEPARTURE)
NIGHT DEPARTURE
ALIMOS (1 Palestinis & Lamias – Sklavenitis Parking)
22:30
SYNTAGMA  (Vasilisis Amalias – Entrance to the National Garden)
23:00
KIFISIA (Elaion Square – Super Market Thanopoulos)
23:30
SCHIMATARI (Olympus Plaza)
00:15
LAMIA (Travel Stop)
01:30
VOLOS (Velestinou intersection)
03:00
SKOTINA (Autogrill)
04:45
THESSALONIKI (KTEL MACEDONIAS Station)
06:15
RETURN TO ATHENS From 11:00 until 12:00 you must be at the reception or the cafeteria
of the hotel of your stay where the escort of our office will notify you to board.
 

Notes

  • Prices are per person in a double room or studio or apartment.
  • Children up to 4 years old are free with a transport charge of 90 € with return.
  • Children 5 – 12 years old (1 or 2 depending on capacity) in a room with 2 adults in an additional bed: Discount 25% at Friends, Riverside, Casa Karina, St. George Ski, Four Points hotels / Discount 30% at MPM Guinness, Regnum, Premier
  • Discount 3rd person 12 – 18 years old in additional bed 10%.
  • Single bed surcharge 50% on the package price.
  • The triple room is a double with an additional folding bed or a sofa that opens and becomes a bed.
  • The transfers from / to the lift carried out by the hotels are offered at specific times which are available at the reception of the hotels. Friends & Casa Karina hotels due to their proximity do not offer transfers to the lift.
  • The international hotel regulation states that you can collect your room after 14:00 to 15:00 (check in) and hand it over no later than 12:00 (check out).
  • The half board (dinner) prices listed in the price lists are valid only with a reservation at our office. The price may vary at the hotel reception.
  • Adults and children must travel with a new type of identity card in Latin characters or a new type of passport. Under no circumstances is the organizer or partner agency responsible for failure to present travel documents during border control. Holders of non-Greek documents are responsible for crossing the border. Service IDs are not a travel document (military, port, firemen).
  • Children under the age of 18 traveling with one parent need the other parent's notarized consent. Children under the age of 18 traveling without their parents need certified consent from both parents.
  • Pre-reservations for specific seats on the coach are not accepted except in cases related to health reasons. The seats are not numbered and the distances between the seats are the basic ones for the vehicle class.
  • All passengers must be at the designated departure point at least 15 minutes prior to departure time, and are responsible for boarding at intermediate stations on time.
  • Each passenger is allowed 1 suitcase and ski or snowboard equipment. The company reserves the right, depending on availability, to refuse the transport of a 2nd suitcase per person. The company is not responsible for loss of luggage or items on the coach.
  • Based on the law governing coach transport, it is mandatory to stop for 25 – 45 minutes for every 4 hours of travel. Rest stops made during the route are determined based on this law and are affected by uncontrollable factors such as traffic and weather conditions.
  • Mountain activities ie Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding, Touring are not covered by accident insurance from the office, which bears no responsibility in case of injury during these activities. Insurance is provided only by the private initiative of each traveler or by purchasing the ski lift card (the one that includes insurance).
  • Participation in the trip requires reading - understanding and acceptance of the above as well as the general conditions of participation.