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Language: English, Polish

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Istanbul guided bus tour from Bulgaria

Visit the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome

Optional Bosphorus boat trip and lunch

What we expect

The only city in the world located on two continents, Istanbul is an incredible city to visit. And as Bulgaria shares a border with Turkey, it makes a great day trip destination. You'll leave in the evening and arrive early in the morning for a full day of exploring. Highlights include a bus tour passing Topkapi Palace and more, a quick visit to the UNESCO-listed Blue Mosque, plus some optional extras to customize the trip.

What's included

✔Transport
✔Guide
✔Breakfast

What to remember

Visa fee may apply according to your nationality

Passport details must be provided at time of booking

Passports must have a validity of more than 6 months at the time of travel

Women will need to cover their hair when visiting mosques – we recommend that you bring a scarf

Minimum age is 4 years

Guests who don't book any extra tours will have six hours free time instead

There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel by bus or an off-road vehicle to a meeting point from which the tour properly departs

Optional extras include a boat tour at the Bosphorus, costing EUR 35 per person and payable on the day

A local Bulgarian guide will assist your travelling to Istanbul where you will meet your experienced English speaking guide

Commercial visits - for example a leather factory, gold shop, candy shop - in Istanbul are included in the tour

Not suitable for wheelchairs

Not suitable for those with reduced mobility

Bring suitable footwear

Bring money for extras or gratuities

Bring your passport or official EU identification

Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings

Not suitable for guests with poor health

Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time

Not suitable for families with small children

Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness

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nurali

September 2025

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 53 years old

Average

The whole trip to Istanbul was a waste of time because we didn't have an English guide and didn't have a clue what we were doing and where we were going.

Mike

September 2022

Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Excellent

Lovely place and fantastic value

Sid & Mouse

Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

We were very much looking forward to this, in particular Sultan Ahmet Mosque (which we found out on the bus was closed for refurbishment) & the Hipodrom (which we did not get to see & had no explanation as to why). We were aware of no English guide, but anticipated a few instructions would be in English. They weren’t & we had to constantly badger the guide for information. The highlight was the boat trip (an ‘add on’) Our advice, cancel if no English speaking guide if it’s your only language.

Rachel

August 2022

Traveled as With family - 25 years old

This was a fantastic, brilliantly organised trip. We were the only English speaking travellers and the guide went out of her way to translate for us. We felt like she was her personal guide. The sights and experiences covered were awesome. Breakfast was included. We had to pay for boat trip but it was worth it. The only drawback was the difficult overnight travel, although the coach was ideal and staff were very helpful.