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 Marriage Office, at 22:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 23:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Shopping Mall, and at 23:59 from in front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before the departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, upon arrival at the Kapıkule border gate, we complete customs and passport procedures, then cross into Bulgaria and head to the capital, Sofia.

Day 2 | Sofia

Following our arrival in Sofia in the morning, our panoramic city tour of Sofia includes St. Nedelya Church, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, Hagia Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry and Parliament buildings, Sofia University and the National Palace of Culture, as well as the Banya Bashi Mosque, designed by Mimar Sinan, and Serdika (Tolerance) Square. Afterwards, we provide free time until 14:30. We then transfer to our hotel, check in and have free time. Guests who wish may join the Shopping Tour departing at 15:30. (€20) We begin this tour at the world-famous Jumbo Store. At this store, which offers hundreds of thousands of products, from pins to thread, head to toe, home accessories, vehicle accessories and toys, we take a 1-hour shopping break. Afterwards, we proceed to Metro Store, where electronics, cleaning products, alcohol and textile products are sold economically. Following another 1-hour shopping break here, we return to our hotel around 18:30 and conclude our tour. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Bulgarian Night, an optional event featuring traditional local music and dance, concluding 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 are included!) This event, for guests who wish to get to know Bulgarian culture and cuisine more closely, 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

Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional Koprivshtitsa tour. (€45) Our Koprivshtitsa tour, consisting of a panoramic walking tour and free time, begins with departure from the hotel at 10:00. Following a pleasant journey of approximately 2.5 hours and our arrival in Koprivshtitsa, we take a half-hour panoramic walking tour, followed by free time to explore the city, shop and have lunch. With its cobblestone streets, spacious verandas, wide eaves, colorful houses overlooking the high mountains and unique beauty, this town has an almost enchanting effect on visitors and attracts tourists from all over Bulgaria. In autumn, with the trees displaying vibrant colors, the scent of smoke rising from chimneys and spectacular views, you will make unforgettable memories in this town. We return to the hotel at 18:00.

Day 4 | Sofia – Plovdiv (Philippopolis) – Istanbul

After breakfast, we depart for Plovdiv at 08:30. Following a pleasant journey of approximately 2 hours, we arrive in Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe with an 8,000-year history, known as “Philippopolis” during the Ottoman Empire. During our panoramic city tour, we will have the opportunity to see traces of Byzantine, Greek and Ottoman history. We will visit the Dzhumaya Mosque, Sveta Bogoroditsa Church, the Ancient Theatre and Old Plovdiv. We will provide free time for lunch and shopping on Batenberg Street, the city’s liveliest shopping and entertainment center. During the free time, guests who wish may join the optional Thracian Valley Vineyard Visit and Wine Tasting tour (€45). On this tour, we set out on an unforgettable wine tour in the Thracian Valley, one of the oldest wine regions in the world. In this magnificent valley, Bulgaria’s most important and largest wine region, a vineyard blending history with modern technology awaits you. Located just 40 minutes from Plovdiv, this boutique winery lies at the foothills of the Rhodope Mountains and offers a magnificent view. 🥇 Award-Winning Wines: The wines produced by blending the 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 accompanied by appetizers. (Wine tasting is included in the price.) 🌿 Vineyard Discovery: Weather permitting, you will also explore the vineyards. With this unique wine tour, you will experience the magic of winemaking and add unforgettable flavors to your palate. After this tour, which will last 3 hours in total, we pick up the guests remaining in central Plovdiv and depart for Istanbul at 16:30. After a one-hour shopping and dinner break at Kasap Mustafa Market on the way, we complete our passport and customs procedures at the Kapıkule border gate, enter Turkey, and after approximately 3 hours of travel, arrive in Istanbul, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour…