The only city in the world located on two continents, Istanbul is an incredible city to visit. And as Bulgaria shares a border with Turkey, it makes a great day trip destination. You'll leave in the evening and arrive early in the morning for a full day of exploring. Highlights include a bus tour passing Topkapi Palace and more, a quick visit to the UNESCO-listed Blue Mosque, plus some optional extras to customize the trip.
Activities
Istanbul tour from Bulgaria
from
£89.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Istanbul guided bus tour from Bulgaria
- Visit the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
- Optional Bosphorus boat trip and lunch
What to expect
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What's included
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Guide
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Breakfast
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What to remember
- Visa fee may apply according to your nationality
- Passport details must be provided at time of booking
- Passports must have a validity of more than 6 months at the time of travel
- Women will need to cover their hair when visiting mosques – we recommend that you bring a scarf
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Guests who don't book any extra tours will have six hours free time instead
- There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel by bus or an off-road vehicle to a meeting point from which the tour properly departs
- Optional extras include a boat tour at the Bosphorus, costing EUR 35 per person and payable on the day
- A local Bulgarian guide will assist your travelling to Istanbul where you will meet your experienced English speaking guide
- Commercial visits - for example a leather factory, gold shop, candy shop - in Istanbul are included in the tour
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Not suitable for families with small children
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
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Provider
tui-provider+tui-bulgaria-eood@musement.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
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Value for money
4.2/5
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3.8/5
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3.8/5
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3.8/5
Mike
From United Kingdom - September 2022Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Lovely place and fantastic value
Sid & Mouse
From United Kingdom - September 2022Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Average
Overall rated3/5
We were very much looking forward to this, in particular Sultan Ahmet Mosque (which we found out on the bus was closed for refurbishment) & the Hipodr ...
Rachel
From United Kingdom - August 2022Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
This was a fantastic, brilliantly organised trip. We were the only English speaking travellers and the guide went out of her way to translate for us. ...
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