Bansko Ski Tour from Istanbul - Bed & Breakfast - by Bus, 3 Nights

About Bansko Ski Tour from Istanbul - Bed & Breakfast - by Bus, 3 Nights

Departure Dates

• 8 - 12 January 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 15 - 19 January 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 22 - 26 January 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 24 - 28 January 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 29 January - 2 February 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 31 January - 4 February 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 5 - 9 February 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 12 - 16 February 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 19 - 23 February 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 26 February - 2 March 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)
• 5 - 9 March 2027 — €1.010 (≈₺57.700)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Bansko

Meeting points: 21:00 Kadıköy Wedding Registry Office car park, 21:30 Mecidiyeköy İstikbal-Altunbaş, 22:00 in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, 22:30 Beylikdüzü Marmara Park, 23:00 Silivri, 00:00 Çorlu Highway Aramgah Rest Stop and 01:00 Edirne Arslanlı Rest Stop. Istanbul – Bansko. After breaks along the way, you will reach the Kapıkule border crossing; the journey continues after passport checks. Edirne, Kapıkule and Plovdiv are seen along the way. Edirne — A stop before crossing the border; Selimiye Mosque is a UNESCO-listed site. Plovdiv — One of Bulgaria's oldest cities, known for its Roman theatre and colorful mansions. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 — Bansko

The day begins with an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. The day is set aside for an optional excursion; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. There is free time after the excursion. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 — Bansko

Start the day after an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. The day is dedicated to an optional excursion; those not participating can enjoy free time at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 — Bansko

The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. On the optional excursion, you will see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the Archaeological Museum, the Rotunda Church and Banya Bashi Mosque; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. There is free time after the tour. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral — An Orthodox cathedral and symbol of Sofia, known for its gold-plated domes. Sofia University — The university, founded in 1888, is housed in a historic building in the city center. Old Royal Palace — The palace in Sofia is now home to the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 — Bansko – Istanbul

After breakfast, the return journey begins, with rest stops along the way. The tour ends with arrival in Istanbul late at night. Kapıkule and Edirne are visited during the day.

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 8 - 12 January 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 15 - 19 January 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 22 - 26 January 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 24 - 28 January 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 29 January - 2 February 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 31 January - 4 February 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 5 - 9 February 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 12 - 16 February 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 19 - 23 February 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 26 February - 2 March 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Tour date: 5 - 9 March 2027

• 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence BB vb. — double room per person 1.010 EUR, single room 1.140 EUR, child 189 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Riverside Hotel BB vb. — double room per person 1.030 EUR, single room 1.110 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 4* Four Points By Sheraton BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.770 EUR, child 109 EUR, infant 109 EUR
• 5* Ores Boutique BB vb. — double room per person 1.350 EUR, single room 1.800 EUR, child 269 EUR, infant 109 EUR

Places to Visit

• Edirne
• Plovdiv
• Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
• Sofia University
• Old Royal Palace
• Archaeology Museum
• Rotunda Church
• Banya Bashi Mosque

What’s Included

• Round-trip transportation by luxury buses
• 3 nights accommodation at the selected hotel
• Turkish-speaking assistance service
• All highway, parking, and customs fees
• Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618.)

What’s Not Included

• ****Visa service fee -Additional service fees that may be charged by consulates and service providers (shipping, forms, consultancy, etc.) are not included in the price; any price increases they may make after the contract is concluded will be charged to the customer separately.-
• International departure fee (It is recommended to make the payment to banks before the travel date.)
• Ski Pass fees, equipment rental fees, ski lesson fees
• Personal expenses
• Lunches and dinners

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Bansko tour from Istanbul last?

The tour is 3 nights 5 days. Accommodation is provided for 3 nights.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The route consists of Bansko stops and proceeds within the borders of Bulgaria.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes round-trip transportation by luxury coach, highway and parking costs, customs duties, 3 nights' accommodation, professional English-language guiding services, and compulsory package tour liability insurance. All inclusions are listed in the "What's Included" section on the page.

What is not included in the tour price?

Visa and visa processing fees, international departure fee, meals not specified in the itinerary, and personal expenses are not included in the price. The full list is detailed in the "Exclusions" section.

Where does the bus depart from, what are the boarding points?

Round-trip transportation is by luxury coach. Pickup points: 21:00 Kadıköy marriage registry office car park, 21:30 Mecidiyeköy İstikbal-Altunbaş, 22:00 in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, 22:30 Beylikdüzü Marmara Park, 23:00 Silivri, 00:00 Çorlu Otoban Aramgah Facilities and 01:00 Edirne Arslanlı Facilities, Istanbul–Bansko. The border crossing is via the Kapıkule Gate. Confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.

Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?

You can specify your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference), 4* Riverside Hotel (Bed & Breakfast, +€20 per person), 4* Four Points By Sheraton (Bed & Breakfast, +€340 per person) and 5* Ores Boutique (Bed & Breakfast, +€340 per person). Hotels in the itinerary: Bansko: 5* Ores Boutique Hotel, Bansko: 4* Hotel Riverside, Bansko: 4* Maria Antoaneta Residence and Bansko: 4* Four Points By Sheraton. A €130 supplement applies to those wishing to stay in a single room.

Is a visa required, and is the fee included?

Visa and visa service fees are not included in the tour price; visa arrangements are the participant's responsibility. The note in the “Not Included in the Price” section of the page reads: Visa service fee - Additional service charges that may arise from consulates and service providers (courier fees, forms, consultancy, etc.) are not included in the price; any price increases they may apply after the contract is concluded will be charged separately to the customer.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices start from €189 for children aged 2–11, and €109 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.

On which dates are departures available?

There are 11 departure dates between 6 January 2027 and 3 March 2027.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, professional Turkish-speaking guiding service is included in the tour price. The guide accompanies the group throughout the program.