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Journey from Istanbul to Bucharest via Sofia in 7 Days

7 days
From Istanbul to Bucharest
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 14
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Start point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Armagrandi Spina Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Istanbul at leisure
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Armagrandi Spina Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Istanbul city tour with licensed tour guide
    • Bosphorus boat trip
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Sultanahmet Mosque
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    • Street food experience
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sofia at leisure
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  4. Day 4

    Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Lido phoenica or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sofia city tour
    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit National Art Gallery Building
    • Visit Presidential Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest at leisure
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery Building
    Presidential Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Lido phoenica or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Transylvania tour including Bran Castle, Brașov, and Peles Castle (150 EUR per person, pre-booking required)
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  6. Day 6

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Lido phoenica )

    Included Activities

    • Bucharest city tour with licensed local guide
    • Visit Revolution Square
    • Visit Romanian Atheneum
    • Visit Old Town
    • Visit Manuc's Inn
    • Visit Old Princely Court
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Old Town
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
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  7. Day 7

    Bucharest

    End point
    Bucharest, Romania (Bucharest)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Where You'll Stay

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4.7(166 reviews)
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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