Day 1: Istanbul – Bansko
21:00 Kadıköy marriage registry office parking lot
21:30 Mecidiyeköy İstikbal-Altunbaş
22:00 In front of İncirli Ömür Plaza
22:30 Beylikdüzü Marmara Park
23:00 Silivri
00:00 Çorlu Metro Facilities
01:00 Edirne Arslanlı Facilities
After meeting with our guests at the departure points specified in the tour program, we follow the Istanbul – Edirne highway, making the necessary breaks, and arrive at the Edirne - Kapıkule Land Border Gate. After completing our exit procedures here, we enter Bulgaria. Via the Haskova and Plovdiv road, we arrive in Bansko in the morning.
Day 2: Bansko
In the morning, we arrive in Bansko, one of the most advanced ski resorts in Europe. After our arrival in Bansko, we give our guests about 1 hour of free time in the area where equipment rental shops are located, so they can obtain their ski equipment. After the free time, we head to the hotel where our guests will be staying. Located in the very heart of the Pirin Mountains, surrounded by magnificent slopes, Bansko Ski Resort is an extremely modern holiday center and has been perfectly planned to provide its guests with first-class skiing enjoyment with a total of 75 km of ski runs. The slopes, with a total of 13 different levels of difficulty, including 6 blue, 5 red, and 1 black, are arranged so that skiers of every level and age can use them. Full day free time for our guests to enjoy skiing and snow to the fullest. Those who wish may taste local dishes in Bansko restaurants in the evening. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3: Bansko
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, all slopes await you, including the Tomba Run at 2600 meters, where world champion Alberto Tomba skied, approved for the 2015 Winter Olympics, with a total length of 75 km in easy, medium, and difficult levels. You will enjoy skiing on these slopes all day long. Guests who wish may join the Thermal Spa tour (30 €), organized as an extra, to enjoy the pool filled with thermal water while it is snowing outdoors. (Transportation, Bath entrance fee, Sauna, Steam Room, Outdoor Pool) are included in the extra tour price. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4: Bansko
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time to enjoy skiing on the slopes all day long. Guests who wish may also benefit from the historical and natural beauty of Bansko Town, apart from skiing. Guests who wish may join the day trip to Sofia, organized as an extra (70 €). During our panoramic Sofia city tour, the places to be seen include; Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the largest church in the Balkans, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theatre built in neoclassical style, the Archaeological Museum, Old Sofia - Serdika City, and the Rotunda Church. Then, after walking past the parliament building, a panoramic view of the Sofia Statue and a photo break. We visit the Banyabaşı Mosque, the symbol of the city, and give free time. After the free time, return to Bansko. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5: Bansko
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, free time to enjoy skiing on the slopes all day long. Guests who wish may also benefit from the historical and natural beauty of Bansko Town, apart from skiing. Guests who wish may taste local dishes in Bansko restaurants in the evening. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6: Bansko - Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave our hotel for the return to Istanbul. At the facilities along our route, we give free time for our guests to meet their lunch needs. After the free time given for lunch, following the Haskova - Harmanlı road, we arrive at the Kapitan Andreevo (Bulgaria) Land Border Gate. After completing our customs procedures here and carrying out our passport and customs procedures at the Kapıkule (Turkey) Land Border Gate, we head toward Istanbul via the Edirne – Çorlu highway. We arrive in Istanbul by making the necessary breaks along the route. We drop off our guests at the points included in the tour program (on the return route) and conclude our tour. We hope to see you in our next organizations…
Round trip transportation with luxury buses
4 nights accommodation at the selected hotel
Turkish assistance service
All highway, parking, and customs fees
Departure tax for abroad (It is recommended to make the payment to banks before the travel date)
Visa fee and service charge (Our guests with a Green Passport are exempt from the visa)
Overseas travel health insurance and extreme sports travel health insurance
Ski pass fees, equipment rental fees, ski lesson fees
Lunch and dinner
Drinks to be purchased during meals at hotels with half-board accommodation
Personal expenses