This package tour from Istanbul lasts 3 nights and 4 days and travels by bus, with hotel accommodation in Sofia. The itinerary takes place within Bulgaria. Sofia — Bulgaria’s capital, known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Places visited: Sofia, Plovdiv. Departure: 1 January 2027. Prices start from €1.014 per person. Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €139. A €60 supplement applies for single occupancy. Accommodation is in the 4-star hotel category and similar (Bed & Breakfast). Included in the price: Local professional Turkish-speaking guide services; 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 4-star hotels; Panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary; City taxes; Customs duties; Complimentary water on board the vehicle. Not included in the price: Museum and archaeological site admission fees; Hotel extras and all personal expenses; City taxes (€5 per person); Breakfast on the first day; Lunches and dinners.
Departure Dates
1 - 4 January 2027 — €1.014 (≈₺57.900)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Edirne Center – Sofia
Meeting in Istanbul; departure by bus. Overnight spent travelling.
Day 2 — Istanbul – Sofia
After breakfast, the day is spent travelling along the Istanbul – Sofia route. During the day, you will see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Rila Monastery. Sofia — the capital of Bulgaria, known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Sofia.
Day 3 — Sofia
Free day after breakfast. Lunch and dinner at guests' own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Sofia.
Day 4 — Sofia – Plovdiv – Istanbul
After breakfast and hotel check-out, the return journey begins. Battenberg Street is visited during the day.
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 1 - 4 January 2027
4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.014 EUR, single room 1.074 EUR, child 139 EUR, infant 89 EUR
Places to Visit
Sofia
Plovdiv
What’s Included
Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
2 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels
Panoramic city tours specified in the program
City Taxes
Customs Duties
Complimentary in-vehicle water
All highway, parking, and checkpoint expenses
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618.)
What’s Not Included
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Hotel extras and all personal expenses
City Taxes (€5 per person)
First day breakfast
Lunches and dinners
International departure fee
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Sofia tour take?
The tour is 3 nights and 4 days; accommodation is on a bed & breakfast basis.
Which cities does the tour cover?
The itinerary consists of Sofia, Plovdiv stops and proceeds within the borders of Bulgaria.
What is included in the tour price?
Services of a local professional Turkish-speaking guide; 2 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 4* hotels; Panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary; City taxes; Customs duties; Complimentary water in the vehicle; All highway, parking and checkpoint expenses; Compulsory Travel Insurance (professional liability insurance issued in accordance with Law No. 1618.).
What is not included in the tour price?
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites; extras charged by the hotel and all personal expenses; city taxes (5 EUR per person); breakfast on the first day; lunch and dinner; international departure fee.
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
Accommodation in 4* Hotels etc. category. A €60 single supplement applies for those wishing to stay in a single room.
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 €139 for children aged 2–11, and €89 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.
On which dates are departures available?
Departure date: January 1, 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 €1,014. A single supplement of €60 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.