Istanbul Sofia Budapest Package Tour
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Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
Highlights: Istanbul (Turkey), Sofia (Bulgaria), Budapest (Hungary)
Departures: All year round
Tour price: from $1625 per person, private tours
Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul (Arrival & Turkish Night Show)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. If you arrive early, we can arrange some activities for you upon request.
Optional Turkish Night Show (including dinner) starts at 8:30pm and ends at about 11:45pm. We have dinner in a first class restaurant with all inclusive local drinks. You will watch a spectacular floor show of famous authentic belly-dancers and enjoy a full night of traditional live 1001 NIGHTS Anatolian Folklore entertainment featuring popular musical instruments and live Turkish singers. Around midnight we will transfer you back to your hotel USD 70 PER PERSON. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 Private Istanbul City Tour St. Sophia Hippodrome Blue Mosque
Your tour will commence at 08:30.
Today we will explore the ancient Istanbul and explore of the remains of Byzantine and Ottoman Empire. We are going to start with Topkapi Palace (harem section is optional), ancient Roman Hippodrome (center of the chariot races) and keep going with the Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine church which was converted to a mosque in 15th century. We will continue our ancient Istanbul tour with the Blue Mosque and finally we will stop at Grand Covered Bazaar and will have free time to discover 4000 tiny shops in the passageways of the world’s largest covered bazaar Breakfast included
Day 3 Istanbul – Sofia, Bulgaria
After breakfast checkout from your hotel. Transfer to airport to take flight to Sofia, Bulgaria (1 h). Arrival in the Bulgarian capital. Transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation. Sightseeing tour of one of the oldest European capitals – visit of St. Sofia statue, St. George Rotunda, Ruins of Serdica, National Theatre, Russian church, Al. Nevski Cathedral and St. Sofia church. Welcome dinner with folklore show and dance show. Breakfast included
Day 4. Free day in Sofia
Relaxed day for shopping and free time. The capital and the largest city of Bulgaria, with population of over 1.2 million. Sofia has been area of human habitation since 7000 BCE. Breakfast included
Day 5. Free day in Sofia
Relaxed day for shopping and free time.
Option: one-day excursion to the biggest Orthodox monastery on the Balkan Peninsula – The Rila monastery (120 km from Sofia). Price per person: 60 USD Breakfast included
Day 6. Sofia to Budapest
After breakfast transfer to airport to take flight to Budapest. Arrival in Budapest and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Welcome dinner with traditional Hungarian folklore music program. Option: Health, Wellness and Spa Vacations in Budapest. Price per person: USD 30 Breakfast included
Day 7. Budapest
Sightseeing tour of Budapest, which is situated on a stunning part of the Danube River. The city itself consists of two parts: Buda and Pest which are separated by the river. Buda is steeped in history and boasts a myriad of winding streets and magnificent medieval buildings, whilst Pest is home to vibrant city streets and a great selection of shops.
You can arrive at any time today and enjoy everything that Budapest has to offer before the group meeting in the evening where you can get to know your fellow travellers. If you arrive early, we suggest you take some time to explore the city’s sights, such as the Royal Palace, St. Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle Hill which boasts a quirky old town. Breakfast included
Day 8: Budapest Hungary
Breakfast in the hotel. Half day coach-tour to the picturesque town of Szentendre. This Mediterranean-type village located along the River Danube with hills in the background attracts residents and visitors for ages. The town’s baroque appearance has been preserved. Artists discovered this romantic place in the years of 1920 and turned it into an art colony. Visit the unique museums of the town: Kovacs Margit Ceramic Museum and Marcipan Museum. Free time for shopping and optional lunch. In the afternoon bathing in the Gellert Bath. The spa was built in Art Nouveau style in 1918 and still preserves the wonderful sculptures, ceramic mosaics and tinted glass decoration with a slight Oriental touch. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpool, steam bath, jacuzzi, sauna, massage, sunbathing terrace. Back in Budapest late in the afternoon. Breakfast included
Day 9. Free day in Budapest
Breakfast. Option: Health, Wellness and Spa Vacations in Budapest. Price per person: USD 40 Breakfast included
Day 10. Free day in Budapest
Breakfast. Option: Health, Wellness and Spa Vacations in Budapest. Price per person: USD 40 Breakfast included
Day 11. Free day in Budapest
Breakfast. Option: Health, Wellness and Spa Vacations in Budapest. Price per person: USD 40 Breakfast included
Day 12. Departure
Breakfast. Free time till transfer to airport. Final goodbye with your local guide. End of our services. Breakfast included
Supplements
Half board – 350 USD (breakfast plus dinner)
Full board – 530 USD (breakfast plus lunch, dinner)
PRICES& DEPARTURE DATES
Price in USD per person in double occupancy
Number of Person | 2-3 | 4-6 | 7-12 | 13-18 (1FOC) |
19-30 (2FOC) |
31-45 (3FOC) |
4-STARS HOTELS | $2445 | $2275 | $2065 | $1875 | $1705 | $1625 |
Single Supplement | $505 | $570 | $600 | $520 | $415 | $315 |
TOUR IS INCLUDES
- English Speaking guide
- Pick-up & drop-off to the airport
- Bed & breakfast (11 breakfasts)
- Entrance fees in places of interest
- Transport services with luxury comfortable car/mini-van
- Overnight stays in 4* hotels
- English speaking driver for the whole trip
- Meals and accommodation for the guides and driver
- Customs fees and tolls
NOT INCLUDED
- Services not mentioned at included part
- Lunches & dinners
- Tips and porterage
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Domestic & international flights
- Visa fee & handling services