Excursion to Iznik, Bursa and Eskişehir
1 day - Departure from Sofia at 10:30 p.m. from Al square. Nevsky. Night journey to Plovdiv, Svilengrad, Kapitan Andreevo-Kapakule.
2 day - Arrival in Iznik - a city known in antiquity as Nicaea, where the First Ecumenical Christian Council convened by Constantine the Great was held. In 1204 when Constantinople was captured by the Crusaders, the city became the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
The town is located on the shore of the lake of the same name, famous for the production of ceramics, porcelain, olives and its ancient historical past. In Iznik there are many monuments from both the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, such as the oldest Haji Ozbek Mosque; The Green Mosque, whose minaret is lined with fine faience tiles; images etc. Free time for a walk and lunch.
Departure to Bursa - located on the ancient Silk Road, it is the fourth largest city in Turkey and the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Hotel accommodation.
Walking tour: the famous Ulu Jami with 20 shining small domes and an interesting fountain in the inner part; The Green Mosque; the city park; the fortress walls and the panoramic platform with the tombs of the founders of the Ottoman Empire - Osman and Orhan; The Ottoman Museum; The Atatürk Museum. A visit to Koza Khan - the "famous silk road", which is unique with its countless shops with silk scarves - a real work of art. Free time for a cup of aromatic Turkish tea, a walk or a visit to markets with typical oriental goods and souvenirs. You can try the famous specialty of Bursa - Iskender kebab. The city, full of gardens and parks, is also located at the foot of Mount Uluda, which is why it is called the "Green Bursa". Overnight stay.
3 day - Breakfast. Departure to Eskişehir - called "Turkish Venice". The Porsuk River meanders picturesquely through the city. 6 beautiful parks with ponds and numerous entertainments are built around it, and in the evening the bridges over the river turn into a colorful extravaganza. Here is the birthplace of the cunning Nastradin Hoxha, who with his jokes and incredible sense of humor became famous over the centuries and is part of Turkish folklore and culture. Therefore, his image, together with the images of many other local and foreign greats can be seen in the Eskişehir Wax Museum. The city is home to the largest Turkish university, which also has the 4th largest number of students in the world - Anatolian University. Eskişehir is a city with a modern appearance, extremely colorful, beautiful and orderly. They say that here is the tastiest ravan in all of Turkey. Sea foam ornaments are also typical of the region.
Hotel accommodation. Free time for a gondola ride along the artificially dug canals of the Porsuk River, similar to Venice, the modern city center with many shops and the ethnographic complex Odunpazar. The city impresses with an authentic atmosphere and interesting architecture of exceptionally well-preserved colorful old houses, cafes offering aromatic coffee and sweet delights. Overnight stay.
4th day - Breakfast. Visit to the most famous park in Eskişehir - Sazova (for a fee) with the fairy-tale castle like Disneyland, pirate ship, fairy-tale characters, miniature park, the newest zoo with about 240 species of inhabitants, Japanese garden, research center, restaurants, cafes and other surprises. Free time for walks. Return to the hotel.
Free time to visit the biggest mall in the city - "Espark".
Overnight stay.
5 day - Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria. Arrival in Sofia, Al square. Nevsky, late in the evening.
*transport by tourist bus 3/4*
*1 night with breakfast in Bursa, hotel 3*
*2 nights with breakfast in Eskişehir, hotel 3*
*medical insurance with a coverage of 2000 euros of ZK Unica AD, for persons up to 65 years of age.
*guide service during the trip
*local tour guide around the cities visited in Turkey
*walk through the central part of Iznik
*walk in Bursa
*walk around Eskişehir
*road charges
*entrance fees and tickets for visiting museums, parks, etc.
*visit to the Sazova Park: 10 euros / tickets for the Fairytale Castle, Pirate Ship, etc. are paid separately/
*medical insurance with EUR 2,000 coverage at ZK Unica for persons over 65 to 75: BGN 8, for persons over 75 to 85: BGN 12
*personal expenses
*accommodation in a private room - additional payment: BGN 90 for the three nights
Required documents: valid identity card or international passport; for children under 18 traveling alone or with one parent - and a notarized declaration /original and copy/.
The agency is not responsible for changes in museum fees and museum opening hours.
The travel agency reserves the right to make changes in the sequence of program implementation for reasons beyond its control and is not responsible for tourists not admitted by the relevant border authorities.
Minimum number of tourists for the trip: 40 people
Notification period for uncollected min. number of tourists: 7 days before the departure date