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10-Day ski vacation in Bansko with day trips


price: € 765,- p.p.



date of departure:

20-01-2010
01-02-2010
19-02-2010

Bansko is a little old town, situated at the foot of the majestic Pirin Mountains at about 160 km south of Sofia. Bansko is an excellent combination of culture and history and the facilities of a modern ski center. A long ski season - ( December till April ), 60 km ski runs for all types of skiers, as well as snowboarding and cross country skiing. All you need for a fun-filled ski vacation. For the non-skiers we offer two day trips in south-west Bulgaria.

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Day-to-day-program


Day 1
Your English speaking guide meets you at Sofia Aiport. After a transfer of two hours you arrive in Bansko. A free welcome drink, dinner and overnight in a cosy family hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast the Snow Bunnies follow their own skiing program. For the beginners we can arrange a ski school with an expert English speaking ski teacher.

A special arrangement for children's ski school and baby sitting is possible, when requested. For the non-skiers there is a wide choice of activities: walking, hiking, fitness. If you like, you can use the facilities of the fitness centre at the Pirin hotel: swimming, fitness, sauna, massage, steam bath, herb bath and solarium. You have plenty of time to go sightseeing, shopping or just read a book by the warmth of the fire place.

Day 3
With those who are willing, we visit the St.Trinity church and the Arts and Textiles Exhibition in Bansko. A free day.
Day 4
After breakfast, with the culture buffs, we visit the icon exhibition and we take a drink at the most famous café in Bansko - Dedo Pene Café, furnished in style typical of this area.
Day 5
After breakfast we leave by mini bus to Sandanski, renowned for its mineral waters and mild climate. We visit Melnik with the sand pyramids and we taste some excellent local wine. Via the Rozhen Monastery from the 13th c. we return to Bansko.
Day 6
Free program.
Day 7
A visit to the nearby mineral water centre - the village of Ognianovo, is on our optional program for this day. Dinner at a traditional style restaurant with live music and folk songs.
Day 8
Free program.
Day 9
A farewell dinner at a local "Mehana" - the traditional style Bulgarian tavern.
Day 10
Departure.


More details about the trip

duration: 10 days
travelcode: BG - 10 - SK
form: group
accomodation: in double and single rooms in a family hotel
number of participants: min. 7, max.12 participants
price per person: € 765,- p.p.  Surcharge for a single room - 105 euro for the whole trip
included: accommodation in double and single rooms based on BB (bed and breakfast)
9 breakfasts
airport transfers
the services of an English speaking travel guide
2 day trips
one free welcome drink on the first evening
excluded: flight
travel and cancellation insurance
admission fees
ski school and ski rentals