About Sofia, Ruse, Brașov and Beyond Tour — 6 Nights
This package tour from Istanbul lasts 6 Nights 7 Days by coach, with accommodation in Sofia, Ruse, Brașov, Bucharest and Varna. The itinerary travels within Bulgaria and Romania. Sofia — the capital of Bulgaria, known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Places visited: Plovdiv, Sofia, Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Brașov, Sinaia, Bran, Bucharest, Varna, Nessebar. There are 3 departure dates between 10 March 2027 and 25 August 2027. Prices start at €1.050 per person. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €449. A supplement of €280 applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room. Accommodation is in the 3–4* Hotels (Bed & Breakfast) category. Included in the price: Transportation by coach; Panoramic city tours as per the itinerary; Turkish-speaking guide service; Professional liability insurance; 5 Nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in 3 or 4 * hotels; All hotel and city taxes. Not included in the price: International departure fee (Payment to banks before the travel date is recommended.); Visa fee and service charge (Guests with a Green Passport are exempt from visa requirements); Optional travel health insurance (€10) for guests over 65 (€25); Lunches and dinners; Optional excursions.
Departure Dates
10 - 16 March 2027 — €1.050 (≈₺59.900)
16 - 22 May 2027 — €1.050 (≈₺59.900)
25 - 31 August 2027 — €1.050 (≈₺59.900)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul
Meeting in Istanbul; departure by bus. Overnight spent travelling.
Day 2 — Plovdiv – Sofia
After breakfast, the day follows the Plovdiv–Sofia route. The day's visits include Battenberg Street, Dzhumaya Mosque, Dzhumaya Square, the Church of St. Nedelya, the Rotunda Church, and the Russian Church. Sofia—the capital of Bulgaria—is known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Sofia.
Day 3 — Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Ruse
After breakfast, travel along the Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Ruse route. Visit the Panorama Museum during the day. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Ruse.
Day 4 — Ruse – Sinaia – Bran – Brașov
After breakfast, the day is spent on the Ruse – Sinaia – Bran – Brașov route. Lunch and dinner are at guests' own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Brașov.
Day 5 — Brașov – Bucharest
After breakfast, the day is spent travelling from Brasov to Bucharest. During the day, you will see Revolution Square, University Square and the Bucharest History Museum. Bucharest — the capital of Romania, known for its Palace of the Parliament and Old Town. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Bucharest.
Day 6 — Bucharest – Varna
After breakfast, the day is spent travelling along the Bucharest – Varna route. The sights visited during the day include the Dobruja Region, Hünkar Mosque, the Genoese Lighthouse, Ovidius Square, the Archaeological Museum and Varna Cathedral. Lunch and dinner are at guests’ own expense. Accommodation is at a hotel in Varna.
Day 7 — Varna – Nessebar – Istanbul
After breakfast and hotel check-out, the return journey begins.
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 10 - 16 March 2027
3–4* Oteller — double room per person 1.050 EUR, single room 1.330 EUR, child 449 EUR, infant 449 EUR
Tour date: 16 - 22 May 2027
3–4* Oteller — double room per person 1.050 EUR, single room 1.330 EUR, child 449 EUR, infant 449 EUR
Tour date: 25 - 31 August 2027
3–4* Oteller — double room per person 1.050 EUR, single room 1.330 EUR, child 449 EUR, infant 449 EUR
Places to Visit
Plovdiv
Sofia
Ruse
Veliko Tarnovo
Brașov
Sinaia
Bran
Bucharest
Varna
Nessebar
What’s Included
Transportation by Coach
Panoramic City Tours Included in the Program
Turkish-Speaking Guide Service
Financial Liability Insurance
5 Nights bed & breakfast accommodation in 3 or 4* hotels
All Hotel and City Taxes
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618.)
What’s Not Included
International departure fee (It is recommended to make the payment to banks before the travel date.)
Visa fee and Service Charge (Guests with Green Passports are exempt from visas)
Optional Travel Health Insurance (€10) For Guests Over 65 Years Old (€25)
Lunches and dinners
Optional excursions
Personal expenses
Museum, Archaeological Site and Entrance Fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Sofia, Ruse, Brașov and Beyond tour take?
The tour is 6 nights and 7 days. Accommodation is on a bed & breakfast basis in Sofia, Ruse, Brașov, Bucharest, and Varna.
Which cities does the tour cover?
The route consists of Plovdiv, Sofia, Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Brașov, Sinaia, Bran, Bucharest, Varna, and Nessebar, traveling within Bulgaria and Romania.
What is included in the tour price?
Transportation by bus; panoramic city tours as per the itinerary; Turkish-speaking guide service; professional liability insurance; 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at 3- or 4-star hotels; all hotel and city taxes; mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618).
What is not included in the tour price?
International departure fee (payment to banks before the travel date is recommended); visa fee and service fee (guests holding green passports are exempt from visa requirements); optional travel health insurance (€10; €25 for guests over 65); lunches and dinners; optional excursions; personal expenses; museum, archaeological site, and admission fees.
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
Accommodation is in the 3–4* Hotels category. A single room supplement of €280 applies for solo travelers.
Are meals included in the price?
Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.
Are there child and infant rates?
Prices start from €449 for children aged 2–11, and €449 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.
On which dates are departures available?
There are 3 departure dates between 10 March 2027 and 25 August 2027.
Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?
The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date; starting from €1,050. A single supplement of €280 applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room.
Is a visa required?
As the itinerary visits countries in the Schengen Area, Turkish citizens travelling with ordinary (maroon) passports need a Schengen visa. The visa fee and service charge are not included in the price.