'Great Bulgaria & Romania Tour by Bus 5 Nights 7 Days'
Tour Detail
Meeting Points:
23:00 Kadıköy marriage office parking lot,
23:30 Mecidiyeköy İstikbal Altunbaş in front
23:59 Incirli Ömür Plaza in front
After gathering with our guests at the pickup points, we arrive at Edirne Kapıkule border gate.
2. Day KAPIKULE - PLOVDIV - SOFIAAfter customs and passport procedures, we enter Bulgaria. First, we will explore the city of Plovdiv. In Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria; Nöbet Tepe, the old town, Batenberg Street, the house of Argır Kuyumcuoğlu (ethnography museum), Ottoman houses, amphitheater, Cuma Mosque, and Cuma Square will be among the places to see. After the city tour and free time, we head to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Upon our arrival, we start our city tour. Places to see include St. Nedelya Church, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, the Church of St. Sofia, Aleksandr Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Minister's and Parliament buildings, Sofia University, and the National Palace of Culture as well as the Banyabaşı Mosque designed by Mimar Sinan. After the tour, there will be free time. Then we proceed to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Sofia.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are the responsibility of the guests.
3. Day SOFIA – PLEVEN – LOVECH – VELIKO TARNOVO - RUSCHUKAfter our breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the city of Pleven. We visit the Panorama Museum, which tells the story of the Pleven defense during the Ottoman-Russian war. After the museum visit, we give free time in the city center. Then we move to Lovech. In the historical center of Lovech, we see the Ottoman bazaar and houses. After free time here, we proceed to Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of Bulgaria, and give our guests free time to explore the city's captivating historical and natural texture. We then arrive at the city of Ruse, located on the banks of the Danube River, and check into our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Ruse.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are the responsibility of the guests.
4. Day RUSCHUK – SINAIA - BRAN - BRAȘOVAfter breakfast at the hotel, we cross the Friendship Bridge over the Danube River to reach the Romanian border, here we complete customs and passport procedures and enter Romania, heading to the city of Sinaia. We will visit the "Peleș Castle," one of the most beautiful castles in Europe and a jewel of Transylvania. After exploring the castle, we take a short photo break. After the photo break, we move to the town of Bran. Upon reaching Bran, we visit the mysterious "Dracula Castle," known for having been the setting for the films about III.Vlad, who is referred to as "Vlad the Impaler" in Ottoman history and the birthplace of the vampire legend. After visiting Dracula Castle, our guests can shop at Romania's largest open souvenir shops and try regional foods and drinks. After free time here, we move towards the historical city of Brașov known for its beauty and cafes. In this beautiful city filled with historic structures built in medieval German Rococo style, the main places to see include the Black Church, City Walls, and preserved narrow streets. After our panoramic city tour, we give our guests free time in the city's famous restaurants. After free time, we proceed to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Brașov.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are the responsibility of the guests.
5. Day BRAȘOV – BUCHARESTAfter breakfast at the hotel, we head to Bucharest, also known as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival, we start our Bucharest city tour. Panoramic views of Revolution Square, University Square, Romanian Athenaeum, the "House of the People" built by Ceaușescu, the statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Barracks building, and Bucharest History Museum will be among the places to see. After our city tour, we transfer to our hotel where we will stay. Guests wishing can join an extra Romanian Night with a dinner held at a local restaurant (55 €). After the meal, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Bucharest.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are the responsibility of the guests.
6. Day BUCHAREST – CONSTANTA - VARNAAfter our breakfast at the hotel, we reach Constanța, the largest city in the Dobrudja region, where the Turkish and Tatar population is dense, and start our city tour. During our panoramic city tour, the main sites to see include Carol I Mosque, Hünkar Mosque, Genoese Lighthouse, and Ovidius Square. After the city tour, we have free time before re-entering Bulgaria. We head to Varna, known as the jewel of the Black Sea and the third largest city in Bulgaria. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Archaeological Museum, Varna Cathedral, and Roman ruins. After the panoramic city tour, free time for lunch. Then we proceed to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Varna.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are the responsibility of the guests.
7. Day VARNA – NESSEBAR - ISTANBULAfter breakfast at our hotel, we head to the city of Nessebar. We arrive at Nessebar, a charming seaside town that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and during our panoramic city tour, we will see the Old Metropolitan Church (6th century A.D.) and Pantokrator Churches (13-14th century) and then the historic Bulgarian houses built during the 18-19th century on the peninsula. After our tour, we arrive at the Dereköy border gate via Burgas. Here, after customs and passport procedures, we enter Turkey, and after making necessary stops on the road, we drop off our guests at their pickup points and conclude our tour.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are the responsibility of the guests.
What's Included
Not Included
International exit fee (It is recommended to make payments to banks before the travel date.)
Optional Travel Health Insurance (€10) for Guests Over 65 (€25)
Lunch and dinner
Extra tours
Personal expenses
Museum and entrance fees