BULGARIA SOFIA PLOVDIV TOUR 06–08 NOVEMBER 2026
Tour Detail
2024 WELCOME
BULGARIA SOFIA and PLOVDIV TOUR
NEW YEAR'S EVE
31 DECEMBER- 1 JANUARY 2024
1 Night Accommodation in Sofia
125 € INSTEAD OF 100 €
NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL
Ramada by Wyndham Sofia Hotel
Tour Departure Points;
00:30 In front of Çerkezköy Chamber of Commerce
00:30 In front of Tekirdağ Coast Özcanlar Köfte
01:30 Behind Çorlu Old Girls' Vocational High School (opposite Vatan Computer)
01:35 Ergene Sağlık Neighborhood Mosque Bus Stop
01:40 Ergene Marmaracık Traffic Lights
02:00 In front of Lüleburgaz State Hospital at the entrance, BP
03:00 In front of Edirne Migros
31/12/2023 DEPARTURE
Departure from behind the old girls' vocational school bus stop in Çorlu at 01:30. Çorlu-Ergene-Lüleburgaz-Edirne, crossing into Bulgaria after customs and passport procedures at the Kapıkule border gate.
DAY 1: 31/12/2021: SOFIA-ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL-ST. SOFIA CHURCH-ST. NEDELYA CHURCH-ST. GEORGE ROTUNDA CHURCH-ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH-IVAN VAZOV THEATRE-OLD COMMUNIST PARTY BUILDING-PRIME MINISTRY-PARLIAMENT-SOFIA UNIVERSITY-ARMY HOUSE-TSAR OSVOBODITEL-BANYA BASHI MOSQUE-NATIONAL PALACE OF CULTURE-SOFIA
Following Plovdiv, we arrive in Sofia. It is believed that the first settlement in Sofia was founded around the 8th century BC by a Thracian tribe called the Serdi. Later incorporated into the Roman Empire, the region was called Serdica after this tribe. In 1376, it began to be known among the people as Sofia because of the Hagia Sophia Church located here. Among the places to visit and see in Sofia are the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the city's symbols as well as one of the world's second-largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals, the St. Sofia Church beside it, the medieval St. Nedelya Church, which has been destroyed throughout the ages and rebuilt many times, and the St. George Rotunda Church, said to have been built over the ruins of Serdica, which is the oldest structure in Sofia. Protected by UNESCO, the building has remarkable architecture and breathtaking fresco decorations on its dome, created at many different times. The St. Nicholas Church, described as Sofia's most elegant and typical Russian church, the country's largest and oldest theatre, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Old Communist Party Building, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and the Army House, where the famous ball attended by the Great Leader Atatürk in a Janissary uniform was held, can be seen. In the middle of the square where Parliament is located stands Tsar Osvoboditel, erected in honor of Russian Emperor Alexander II, who liberated Bulgaria in the Russo-Turkish War; the Banya Bashi Mosque (Kadı Seyfullah Efendi Mosque), the only mosque in central Sofia; and the former Royal Palace, now the National Palace of Culture, are among the places to see. During our free time, you can buy Bulgarian souvenirs on Vitosha Boulevard and enjoy pleasant time in its cafés. After our city tour, we check into the hotel and spend the night. SOFIA ACCOMMODATION.https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/sofia-bulgaria/ramada-sofia-city-center/overview Guests who wish may spend time outside for New Year's Eve celebrations.
DAY 3: 01/01/2022: SOFIA-PLOVDIV-NEBET TEPE-BATENBERG STREET-ANCIENT AMPHITHEATRE-DJUMAYA MOSQUE-ST. CONSTANTINE-ELENA and NEDELYA
After breakfast at the hotel, following a short journey we arrive in Plovdiv. Throughout its long history, it has made significant contributions to Islamic-Turkish culture. It is a city where life has continued for 4,000 years. A place that perfectly combines modern architecture with that of ancient times. The most interesting and oldest part of the city, called Old Plovdiv, is located on NEBET TEPE. We will have the opportunity to see the traces left by the Byzantine, Greek and Ottoman states, the city's shopping centers, and the protected old town. We will visit Batenberg Street, the city's liveliest shopping and entertainment center. The Ancient Amphitheatre, dating from the ancient Roman era, is the next noteworthy sight. The Djumaya Mosque is an old monument that attracts considerable interest with its Turkish architecture. The oldest churches of Plovdiv that we will see are St. Constantine, Elena and St. Nedelya. Free time for shopping and exploring the city at your leisure. We then depart for Turkey. In the evening, we arrive at the border gate. After passport and customs procedures first at the Bulgarian and then at the Kapıkule Turkish border gate, we enter Turkey. We say goodbye after dropping our valued guests off at the points where we picked them up, and look forward to seeing you again on our next ÇORLU TRAVEL tour.
NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU:
APPETIZERS:
* Cucumber Gondola Boat
* Dill Cream Cheese
* Tomato Stuffed with Avocado and Shrimp
* Pesto and Arugula Mozzarella Cheese
* Hummus Tartlet
* Bruschetta with Smoked Salmon Tartare
* Red Lentil Salad
* Eggs Stuffed with Red Caviar
* Crispy Tortilla
COLD APPETIZERS:
* Three Types of Cheese; Camembert, Emmental, Gouda
* Three Types of Cold Cuts; Pastırma, Lukanka (Dried Meat), Smoked Turkey Fillet
* Sesame Grissini
HOT STARTER:
* Served with Rosemary Neapolitan Sauce, Strudel with Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Eggplant, Pastırma and Goat Cheese
MAIN COURSE:
* Oven-Roasted Turkey Roll with Dried Apricots
* Pistachio Gratin Potatoes
* Sautéed Spinach and Carrots with Chestnut Purée and Pineapple Sauce
DESSERT:
* Christmas Cake Served with Fruit Sauce
BEVERAGE:
* Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Beverages
* Alcoholic Beverage Option (2 Glasses of Wine)
Places to Visit: SOFIA-ALEXANDER NEVSKY CATHEDRAL-ST. SOFIA CHURCH-ST. NEDELYA CHURCH-ST. GEORGE ROTUNDA CHURCH-ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH-IVAN VAZOV THEATRE-OLD COMMUNIST PARTY BUILDING-PRIME MINISTRY-PARLIAMENT-SOFIA UNIVERSITY-ARMY HOUSE-TSAR OSVOBODITEL-BANYA BASHI MOSQUE-NATIONAL PALACE OF CULTURE-PLOVDIV-NEBET TEPE-BATENBERG STREET-ANCIENT AMPHITHEATRE-DJUMAYA MOSQUE-ST. CONSTANTINE-ELENA and NEDELYA
What's Included
*1 Night Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in a 4-Star Hotel in Sofia, in a Business Room
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/sofia-bulgaria/ramada-sofia-city-center/overview
*Transportation by Travego Luxury Buses
*Onboard Refreshments (cold and hot beverages and cake)
*Excursions Included in the Program
*Professional Guiding Services
*Çorlu Travel Escort
Not Included
*Museum and Archaeological Site Entrances
*All Additionally Specified Organizations
*Lunches and Dinners
*Visa Fee Service Charge Included 145 €
*Mandatory Travel Insurance 10 €, 15 € for those aged 65 and over (Mandatory for those with visas, EU Citizens and Green Passport holders.)
*International Departure Fee 150 TL
*New Year's Gala Not Included ( 90 € )
Note: A Visa Is Not Required for Green Passport Holders.
General Information
Transportation Vehicles
Mercedes Travego: 46+1+1 seating capacity, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, seat-back TV, internet on some, 2 monitors, 2 refrigerators, kitchen unit with water heater, reading lamps, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player.
MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NO. 1618 COVERAGE;
Covers the agency's bankruptcy or the inability to provide package tour services for any reason. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses.