Departure from Sofia at 19.00 from the Serdika auto farm, at 19.30 from Motel Ihtiman on the Trakia highway; at 20.30 from the Max Oil (Shell) gas station and McDonald's on the Trakia - Pazardzhik highway; at 21.00 from Plovdiv from the OMV gas station to the St. Petersburg hotel; from Dimitrovgrad and Haskovo at 22.45 from the Gazprom gas station (in front of the city of Haskovo). Night crossing along the route Plovdiv - Haskovo - Harmanli - Kapitan Andreevo - Istanbul

Arrival in Istanbul in the morning. Check-in at the hotel (If there are available rooms at the time of arrival, guests are checked in immediately. If there are no available rooms, check-in takes place after 2:00 p.m.). Short break.

Optional panoramic and walking tour of Istanbul with a Bulgarian-speaking guide, during which you will enjoy some of the most beautiful views and places (for an additional fee). We will visit Sultan Ahmed Square, where the "Hippodrome" is located, the most ancient monuments of Constantinople over 3400 years old - the Three Obelisks, the fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm II, we will hear the interesting history of the Blue Mosque and the mosque (Byzantine basilica) "Hagia Sophia". The tour continues with a visit to the Bulgarian Iron Church "St. Stephen", located on the shore of the Golden Horn. Free time to walk through the neat streets with colorful buildings of the Balat district, where you will be able to try the incredible Turkish coffee prepared on sand. Among the landmarks in the neighborhood are the Greek Orthodox Lyceum, the Church of St. George and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Church of St. Theodosius, the Synagogue of Azhrida, the Bulgarian Iron Church of St. Stephen, the Church of St. Irene, Ferrukh Kethyuda, the ruins of the great palace of the Byzantine emperors "Blachernae". Return to the hotel. Free time.

Optional boat trip on the Bosphorus - "Magic between two continents" with a guide in Bulgarian (for an additional fee)
We will enjoy the beauty and romance between two continents. We will pass under the Ataturk Bridge, connecting Europe with Asia, as well as the Dolmabahçe Palace and many luxurious houses, residences and hotels located along the Bosphorus. The new Dolmabahçe Sultan's Palace, Çiraan Palace - a former sultan's residence, turned into one of the most expensive hotels in the world, the Ortakoy district - a favorite place for Istanbul's youth, the Rumeli Hisar and Anadolu Hisar defensive fortresses, the Beylerbeyi Sultan's summer palace, the Maiden's Tower, etc. Get ready for photos or just enjoy the moment, resting your head on the shoulder of a loved one. One of the most wonderful experiences in Istanbul. We will travel for one hour along the European shore of the Bosphorus and one hour back along the Asian shore. We will enjoy the reflections of the sun on the facades of the most beautiful palaces in Istanbul, we will pass under the intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge and we will reach the narrowest point of the strait. The tour guide's talk is on a microphone, it can be heard everywhere and you can freely move around the two decks of the ship, have a cup of Turkish tea or Turkish coffee, as well as beer, soft drinks.

Optional visit to the Sultan's Palace "Dolmabahce" with a guide in Bulgarian (for an additional fee)
Incredibly beautiful, impressive and lavish, the palace is one of the most impressive landmarks of the city, built in the last years of the Ottoman Empire. Gold, silver, porcelain, crystal, opulence, splendor, ornamentation, famous personalities, important events, these are only a very small part of what can be said about Dolmabahçe Palace. The construction cost the empire 5 million golden Turkish liras, or to put it better, 35 tons of gold. The palace also has the largest collection of chandeliers, the largest of which was made in England, weighs 4,5 tons and has 664 bulbs. The treasures you will see in Dolmabahçe include the famous Crystal Staircase, rooms of nobles, reception halls, expensive carpets, sculptures - a real treasure trove. Don't miss the palace gardens, as well as the collection of clocks, which is located in a pavilion in the courtyard.

In the evening you can enjoy dinner in a restaurant with a Turkish show program or a romantic dinner on a yacht on the Bosphorus.

Romantic dinner on a yacht on the Bosphorus - show program with DJ, traditional folklore dances, belly dancer performance, national pre-wedding ritual, songs and lots of fun
Rich menu: salad - hors d'oeuvre or so-called appetizers, seasonal salad, main course - fresh fish or chicken, seasonal fruits for dessert or Turkish cake with the wonderful Turkish aromatic coffee, 2 alcoholic drinks of your choice included: 2 Turkish brandies, 2 beers or 2 glasses of wine and unlimited non-alcoholic local drinks

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Dinner in a restaurant with a Turkish show program, a rich menu and unlimited drinks.

Overnight stay.

Breakfast.

Optional visit to the Sapphire skyscraper (for an additional fee) - the tallest residential building in Europe (236 m.), 54 floors with 174 apartments. The complex also contains a shopping center of 34 thousand sq. m., a golf course, a fitness center, a SPA with a swimming pool and public areas. You will have the opportunity to go up to the top floor, where the panoramic terrace is, from there you can enjoy an incredible 360-degree view of the city and the Bosphorus. The unique adventure is complemented by the opportunity to join SkyRIDE - an amazing 4D simulation of a helicopter flight over Istanbul. Return to the hotel.

Optional visit to Mall Venice (for an additional fee)

Optional (for an additional fee) visit to Aqua Floria Mall and Istanbul Aquarium - In addition to the many shops that would satisfy even the most capricious taste, you will find restaurants offering dishes from a variety of world cuisines, a pleasant landscape, gardens, 11 cinemas, children's entertainment centers and exhibition and cultural areas. With sea views, terraces, a large parking lot and walking paths. In the aquarium, you can see over 17,000 species of marine flora and fauna - many types of fish, from poisonous stone fish to lemon sharks, which are very rare in the world. Free time. On the way, visit to a leather factory with a fashion show. Return to the hotel.

Optional excursion to Asia - the newest and largest Camlica Mosque and the Singing Fountains at WATERGARDEN İSTANBUL MALL (for an additional fee)
Crossing the Asian part of the city over one of the intercontinental bridges over the Bosphorus to visit the newest and largest "Çamlıca" mosque. Built in the Ottoman-Seljuk style, accommodating 63,000 people, with 6 minarets, 4 of which are 107 meters high, it has no analogues in the world. From the hill, a beautiful view of the bridges over the Bosphorus and the entire metropolis opens. The mosque complex also includes a museum of Turkish Islamic art, an art gallery, a library, etc. After which we continue to the Singing Fountains MALL WATERGARDEN İSTANBUL! You will be able to see the unique dance of the musical fountains - a dazzling sight - water, light, laser and fire - an impressive performance! The pool is located on an area of ​​5 thousand square meters in the heart of Watergarden Istanbul and is considered the "largest" pool in Europe. Free time for walks and dinner around the fountains. Return to the hotel.

In the evening you can enjoy dinner in a restaurant with a Turkish show program or a romantic dinner on a yacht on the Bosphorus.

Romantic dinner on a yacht on the Bosphorus
Show program with DJ, traditional folk dances, belly dancing performance, national pre-wedding ritual, songs and lots of fun. Rich menu: salad - hors d'oeuvre or so-called appetizers, seasonal salad, main course - fresh fish or chicken, seasonal fruits for dessert, included 2 alcoholic drinks of your choice: 2 Turkish rakia, 2 beers or 2 glasses of wine and unlimited non-alcoholic local drinks

Dinner in a restaurant with a Turkish show program, a rich menu and unlimited drinks.

Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Visit to a confectionery factory and a leather factory (if possible). Departure to the city of Edirne. Short stay in the city center (about 1 hour) for a walk and shopping. Those who wish can visit the Selimiye Mosque, one of the largest in the country, built in the 16th century by Mimar Sinan. Departure to Bulgaria. In the evening, arrival in Plovdiv, Pazardzhik and Sofia at the Serdika bus station.