The Best of Istanbul and Sofia
❮The Best of Istanbul and Sofia
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 4 nights in Istanbul
- Flight from Istanbul to Sofia
- Hotel for 4 nights in Sofia
Sample of Included Tours: - Istanbul city Highlights with Blue Mosque and Topapki Palace
- Dolmabahce Palace Cruise from Istanbul
- Turkish Food Tour around Istanbul
- Guided City Tour around Sofia
- Day Trip to UWHS Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia
- Wine Tour around Sofia
Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost. - Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring.
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Experience the vibrant culture, history and diverse culinary offerings in Turkey and Bulgaria. Combine Istanbul (this marvelous city, across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait is world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures) and Sofia (Bulgaria’s capital and its largest city). Founded thousands of years ago. While visiting these cities, have fantastic sightseeing visits, a Dinner Cruise in the Bosphorus River, UWHS Rila Monastery and Boyana Church as well as gastronomy and wine tours. Combine these destinations with an intercity flight. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Istanbul
Day 1Arrive to Istanbul
Overnight in IstanbulDay 2Overnight in IstanbulDay 3Overnight in IstanbulDay 4Overnight in IstanbulDay 5Departing from Istanbul
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Sofia
Day 5Arrive to Sofia
Overnight in SofiaDay 6Overnight in SofiaDay 7Overnight in SofiaDay 8Overnight in SofiaDay 9Departing from Sofia
Turkey
Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging `the East and the West` like Turkey, which sits astride two continents. It is called the `Cradle of Civilization`, where there are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country`s beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is known for its rich history, which stretches back over 6,000 years and is on display everywhere you look, ranging from sacred religious buildings with beautiful architectural styles and colorful art to the hundreds of fortresses and historic ruins, from which some famous legends and myths were born. Bulgaria is one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe, with hundreds of miles of glittering coastline. It's also known for its winter sporting opportunities in some of the most glamorous and affordable ski resorts east of Switzerland.
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Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.
Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more! -
Sofia
One of the oldest capital cities in Europe, Sofia dates back to the 8th century BCE. Its landmarks reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupations. Sofia houses numerous museums, notably the National Historical Museum which has a vast collection of more than 650,000 historical items. Sofia is one of the hippest cities in Bulgaria, boasting a lively nightlife scene with many different nightclubs, live venues, pubs, mehani (Bulgarian traditional taverns), and restaurants. The city also offers large green spaces and manicured gardens, and the ski slopes and hiking trails of mighty Mount Vitosha are just a short bus ride away.
Visit and discover the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, National Historical Museum, Banya Bashi Mosque, Church of St. George, Vitosha Boulevard, Mount Vitosha, National Palace of Culture, St. Sophia Church, St. Nedelya Church, National Art Gallery, Central Sofia Market Hall, Cherni Vrah, Sofia Synagogue, Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers, Museum of Socialist Art, and so much more.
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Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
Visit and discover the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, National Historical Museum, Banya Bashi Mosque, Church of St. George, Vitosha Boulevard, Mount Vitosha, National Palace of Culture, St. Sophia Church, St. Nedelya Church, National Art Gallery, Central Sofia Market Hall, Cherni Vrah, Sofia Synagogue, Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers, Museum of Socialist Art, and so much more.