Leaving Bulgaria late at night, you'll head down the Black Sea coast until the sunrise welcomes you to Istanbul, the cultural melting pot where Europe meets Aisa. Get your morning started with breakfast included before a bus trip and walking tour of the old town to help get your bearings and see some of Istanbul's top sights, like Beylerbey Castle, the 14th-century Galata Tower and the Blue Mosque. You'll then have free time to roam around this bustling city for yourself. You could check out the Grand Bazaar, full of traditional Turkish crafts like carpets, ceramics and jewellery. History buffs will want to head to the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, or if you fancy a cruise down the Bosphorus, there's an optional boat trip lined up for you – just so you know, this does come at an extra cost. The midnight return to your Bulgarian hotel is well worth it for a day packed with history, culture and a hop across the river to a whole new continent.
Istanbul old town walking tour from Bulgaria by overnight bus
- This overnight bus trip gives you the whole day to get to know Turkey's capital, Istanbul
- You'll see the Blue Mosque and Galata Tower on a bus-and-walking tour of the old town
- There's time to explore the market or take an optional Bosphorus River boat trip
Breakfast- Transport
- Guide
Breakfast- A visa fee may apply depending on your nationality
- Passport details must be provided at the time of booking
- Passports must have a validity of more than six months at the time of travel
- Women will need to cover their hair when visiting mosques, so we recommend that you bring a scarf
- Due to the lengthy travel time, the minimum age for this trip is five years old
- If you don't book any extra tours, you'll have free time instead
- Optional extras include a boat tour at the Bosphorus River which is payable on the day
- There may be an initial unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel by bus or other vehicle to a meeting point from which the tour properly departs
- Departures are between 22:00 and midnight from various stops in Bulgaria
- You'll leave Istanbul at around 18:00 and you should be prepared to arrive back at your Bulgaria hotel around midnight
- Not suitable for families with small children
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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