Bus Tour to Sofia & Plovdiv Special for Ramadan and Kurban Bayram 2 Nights 4 Days

Day 1 | Istanbul – Sofia We depart at 22:00 from Kadıköy Evlendirme Dairesi, at 22:30 from Mecidiyeköy Meydan/Bambi Cafe, at 23:00 from İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park AVM, and at 23:59 from Silivri Vega AVM. (You must be at the specified meeting points at least 15 minutes before the departure time.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, we arrive at the Kapıkule border gate, complete customs and passport procedures, then cross into Bulgaria and head to the capital, Sofia. Day 2 | Sofia Upon arriving in Sofia in the morning, we will take a panoramic city tour of Sofia; places to be seen include St. Nedelya Church, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, Saint Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry and Parliament buildings, Sofia University, the National Palace of Culture, Banyabaşı Mosque designed by Mimar Sinan, and Serdika (Tolerance) Square. Afterwards, we give free time until 14:30. Then transfer to our hotel, check-in, and free time. Guests who wish may join the Shopping Tour arranged at 15:30. (€20) We begin this tour with the world-famous Jumbo Store. In this store, where hundreds of thousands of varieties can be found, from needle to thread, head to toe, home accessories, car accessories, and toys, we give 1 hour of shopping time. Then we move on to Metro Market, where Electronics/Cleaning/Alcohol/Textile products are sold economically. After another 1 hour of shopping time here, we return to our hotel around 18:30 and end our tour. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Bulgarian Night, featuring traditional local music and dance, and completed with a live folklore show. (€65 | A 3-course Bulgarian meal at a traditional restaurant & 20 cl of wine or Bulgarian rakia or a non-alcoholic beverage is included!) For guests wishing to learn more about Bulgarian culture and cuisine, this event begins with departure from the hotel at 20:00 and ends at the hotel at 23:00. Overnight at our hotel in Sofia. Day 3 | Sofia – Koprivshtitsa After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Koprivshtitsa tour arranged as an extra. (€45) Our Koprivshtitsa tour, consisting of a panoramic walking tour and free time, begins with departure from the hotel at 10:00. After a pleasant journey of approximately 2.5 hours, upon arrival in Koprivshtitsa we will take a half-hour panoramic walking tour, followed by free time to explore the town, shop, and have lunch. With its cobblestone streets, airy verandas, wide eaves, and colorful houses overlooking high mountain scenery, this town enchants visitors with its unique beauty. It attracts tourists from all over Bulgaria, and in autumn, with the colorful trees, the smell of smoke from the chimneys, and magnificent views, you will create unforgettable memories here. Return to the hotel at 18:00. Day 4 | Sofia – Plovdiv – Istanbul After breakfast, we depart for Plovdiv at 08:30. After about a 2-hour pleasant journey, we arrive in Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest cities with an 8,000-year history, known as “Filibe” during the Ottoman Empire. On our panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see traces of Byzantine, Greek, and Ottoman history. Cuma Mosque, Sveta Bogoroditsa Church, the Ancient Theater, and Old Plovdiv will be visited. We will provide free time for lunch and shopping on Batenberg Street, the city’s most lively shopping and entertainment center. During free time, guests who wish may join the Trakia Valley Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting arranged as an extra. (€45) On this tour, we embark on an unforgettable wine journey in the Trakia Valley, one of the oldest wine regions in the world. In this magnificent valley, Bulgaria’s most important and largest wine region, a vineyard harmonizing history with modern technology awaits you. This boutique winery, just 40 minutes from Plovdiv, is located at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains and offers a magnificent view. 🥇 Award-Winning Wines: Wines produced by blending local red varieties Mavrud and Rubin have won many prestigious international awards. 🍷 Tasting Experience: We will visit the fermentation room, the cellar where the wine matures in oak barrels, the enoteca, and the wine tasting room, and taste 5 local wines with appetizers. (Wine tasting is included in the price) 🌿 Vineyard Discovery: When the weather permits, you will also explore the vineyards. With this unique wine excursion, you will experience the magic of winemaking and add unforgettable flavors to your palate. This tour lasts a total of 3 hours. Afterwards, we will pick up the guests remaining in Plovdiv center and depart for Istanbul at 16:30. On the way, after a one-hour shopping and dinner break at Kasap Mustafa Market, we complete our passport and customs procedures at the Kapıkule border gate, enter Turkey, and after approximately a 3-hour journey arrive in Istanbul, where our tour ends. We hope to see you on our next tour…