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Istanbul and Sofia for Foodies
7 to 10+ Nigths from $1,438*
This sample price: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on 8/1/2025, departure from New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US. Choose your own departure city, cabin type and dates.
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Explore the fascinating and diverse culinary scenes of Turkey and Bulgaria. Combine Istanbul (this marvelous city, is world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait) and Sofia (Bulgaria’s capital city with remarkable churches and museums, as well as prominent districts and streets); enjoying fantastic food and wine tours plus a Dinner Cruise.

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This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Flight into Istanbul and out of Sofia
  • Hotel for 4 nights in Istanbul
  • Flight from Istanbul to Sofia
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Sofia

    Sample of Included Tours:
  • Guided City Tour in Istanbul
  • Turkish Food Tour around Istanbul
  • Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul
  • Guided Food Tour around Sofia
  • Wine Tour around Sofia

    Your price will only include confirmed available tours; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site. If an included tour becomes unavailable, alternate options may be available at an additional cost.
  • Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring.
    Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
Price history for this itinerary (past 7 days):
From New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US for 7 nights
1437.43 * incl.tax
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4 nights in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. It's home to a layering of civilization upon civilization, of empire built upon empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire, and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can walk the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.

Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!



3 nights in Sofia

One of the oldest capital cities in Europe, Sofia dates back to the 8th century BCE. Its landmarks reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupations. Sofia houses numerous museums, notably the National Historical Museum which has a vast collection of more than 650,000 historical items. Sofia is one of the hippest cities in Bulgaria, boasting a lively nightlife scene with many different nightclubs, live venues, pubs, mehani (Bulgarian traditional taverns), and restaurants. The city also offers large green spaces and manicured gardens, and the ski slopes and hiking trails of mighty Mount Vitosha are just a short bus ride away.

Visit and discover the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, National Historical Museum, Banya Bashi Mosque, Church of St. George, Vitosha Boulevard, Mount Vitosha, National Palace of Culture, St. Sophia Church, St. Nedelya Church, National Art Gallery, Central Sofia Market Hall, Cherni Vrah, Sofia Synagogue, Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers, Museum of Socialist Art, and so much more.



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Istanbul
Day 1
Arrive to Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul   289 hotels offered
Optional   700 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Istanbul   289 hotels offered
Optional   700 Things to do
Day 3
Overnight in Istanbul   289 hotels offered
Optional   700 Things to do
Day 4
Overnight in Istanbul   289 hotels offered
Optional   700 Things to do
Day 5
Departing from Istanbul
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air
Sofia
Day 5
Arrive to Sofia
Overnight in Sofia   52 hotels offered
Optional   194 Things to do
Day 6
Overnight in Sofia   52 hotels offered
Optional   194 Things to do
Day 7
Overnight in Sofia   52 hotels offered
Optional   194 Things to do
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Departing from Sofia
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Turkey

Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging 'the East and the West' like <b>Turkey</b>, which sits astride two continents. There are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country's beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Bulgaria

<b>Bulgaria</b> is known for its rich history, which stretches back over 6,000 years and is on display everywhere you look, ranging from sacred religious buildings with beautiful architectural styles and colorful art to the hundreds of fortresses and historic ruins, from which some famous legends and myths were born. Bulgaria is one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe, with hundreds of miles of glittering coastline. It's also known for its winter sporting opportunities in some of the most glamorous and affordable ski resorts east of Switzerland.
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Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. It's home to a layering of civilization upon civilization, of empire built upon empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire, and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can walk the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.

Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
Sofia
One of the oldest capital cities in Europe, Sofia dates back to the 8th century BCE. Its landmarks reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupations. Sofia houses numerous museums, notably the National Historical Museum which has a vast collection of more than 650,000 historical items. Sofia is one of the hippest cities in Bulgaria, boasting a lively nightlife scene with many different nightclubs, live venues, pubs, mehani (Bulgarian traditional taverns), and restaurants. The city also offers large green spaces and manicured gardens, and the ski slopes and hiking trails of mighty Mount Vitosha are just a short bus ride away.

Visit and discover the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, National Historical Museum, Banya Bashi Mosque, Church of St. George, Vitosha Boulevard, Mount Vitosha, National Palace of Culture, St. Sophia Church, St. Nedelya Church, National Art Gallery, Central Sofia Market Hall, Cherni Vrah, Sofia Synagogue, Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers, Museum of Socialist Art, and so much more.

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