1st Day ISTANBUL-KAPIKULE
Meeting Points:
19:30 Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot,
20:00 Mecidiyeköy İstikbal-Before Altunbaş
20:30 Incirli In Front of Ömür Plaza
21:30 TEM Selimpaşa Metro Facilities
22:30 TEM Çerkezköy Metro Altunbaş Facilities
23:59 Kapıkule
After meeting with our guests at the designated departure points in the tour program, we follow the Istanbul - Edirne highway, taking necessary breaks, and reach the Edirne - Kapıkule Land Border Gate. After completing our exit procedures here, we enter Bulgaria.
2nd Day KAPIKULE – BUCHAREST
After our night journey, we reach the Romanian Giurgiu Land Border Gate by passing over the “Friendship Bridge” located on the Danube River in the city of Ruse, Bulgaria, in the morning hours. After customs and passport procedures, we move towards Bucharest, the capital of Romania, which is known as the “Paris of the East.” After our journey, we start our panoramic tour where we have the opportunity to closely explore the city of Bucharest. The main sights to see include; Unirii Square, University Square, Aviators' Monument, Victory Square, Bucharest’s most famous street Calea Victoriei, the Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, the Royal Palace, the statue of our founder Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK, Bucharest History Museum, the “House of the People” (Parliament Palace) built by Ceaușescu, Bucharest Old Town, and the Arch of Triumph, which will be seen panoramically. After our city tour of Bucharest, guests who wish can join the optional “Ceaușescu House” tour (30 €). We visit the house of the Ceaușescus, which was opened as a museum in 2016. After the extra tour, we move towards the hotel where we will be accommodated. After checking in at the hotel, there is free time and accommodation. Guests who wish can participate in an extra program to have dinner at a local restaurant. (55 €). After the extra tour, we return to the hotel for accommodation in Bucharest.
Entrance fees for museums and narration inside the museum are included in the extra tour price.
Breakfast: Will be taken at an additional facility on the way.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at additional expense.
Dinner: Will be taken on the extra tour.
Currency: Romania – Romanian Leu (RON)
3rd Day BUCHAREST - SINAIA – BRAN - BRASOV - BUCHAREST
After breakfast at the hotel, there is free time, and guests who wish can participate in the optional “TRANSYLVANIAN CASTLES” tour, famous for Romania’s most breathtaking locations and castles (50 €) (Entrance fees are not included). In this tour, we first visit Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. After a photo break here, we move towards the city of Bran. Upon arrival in Bran, we see the mysterious “Dracula Castle,” which is known in Ottoman history as “Vlad the Impaler” III, and the birthplace of vampire legends. After photographing the castle, guests can shop at Romania’s largest souvenir shops and stalls, and taste local foods and drinks. After the free time given here, we move towards the historical city of Brașov, known for its historical beauty and cafes. In this beautiful city featuring historical buildings constructed in medieval German Rococo style, the main sights to see include; Black Church, City Walls, preserved narrow streets. After our panoramic city tour, we give guests free time to enjoy the famous restaurants in the city. After free time, we return to our hotel in Bucharest. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Entrance fees for museums are not included in the extra tour price.
Breakfast: Will be included at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken during the free time break at additional expense.
Dinner: Will be taken at additional time.
Currency: Romania – Romanian Leu (RON)
4th Day BUCHAREST – VELIKO TARNOVO – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from our hotel, complete passport and customs procedures at the Girgiu – Ruse land border gates, and enter Bulgaria. After taking necessary breaks along the route, we arrive at Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the 2nd Bulgarian state. We conduct a city tour to become familiar with the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo, which is built on the Yantra River. After the panoramic city tour, there is free time for lunch. After free time, we reach the Kapıkule Land Border Gate via Dimitrovgrad – Haskova. After completing the passport and customs procedures here, we enter Turkey. After taking necessary breaks along the route, we arrive in Istanbul. We drop off our guests at the points specified in the tour program (along the return route) and conclude our tour. We hope to meet again in our next organizations.
Breakfast: Will be included at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken during the free time break at additional expense.
Dinner: Will be taken at additional time.
Currency: Romania – Romanian Leu (RON) / Bulgaria – Bulgarian Lev (BGN)