Istanbul

18:30h: Departure from Sofia Bus Station / 19:30h: Departure from Varna
22:00h: Passing through Plovdiv (Please inform us a week in advance if you plan to board the bus here)
01:00h: Crossing the Bulgarian-Turkish border

06:00h: Arrival at a 3-star hotel located in the heart of the city
Rest until 11:00h
12:00h - 15:00h: Explore the old city and historical center. Highlights include Sultanahmet (the Blue Mosque), the Hypodrum, and the Obelisk. We'll cross the Galata Bridge—this tour is included in the trip price.
17:00h: Embark on a captivating Bosphorus cruise (18 - 20 euros). A must-see attraction.
Evening free for dinner
21:30h: Gather in front of the hotel for a SHISHA night at a traditional locale (10 euros per person for Shisha, or visit for free)
Experience a traditional Hamam (Turkish spa and massage) for 30 euros per person. Hosted by a local ESN section, join us for an exciting party.
For the night owls, enjoy the nightlife in Taksim Area

08:00h - 09:30h: Breakfast
10:00h: Meet in front of the hotel for a visit to Topkapi National Palace of the Ottoman Empire (35 euros for museum entry), followed by Saint Sophia Cathedral and Yerebatan Cistern (25 euros for museum taxes)
13:00h: Free time to explore the Grand Bazaar or Taksim Square, or optionally visit Ataturk's modern palace, Dolma Bahche (30 euros entrance)
17:00h: Optional visit to the Sapphire Building, a 200-meter skyscraper offering breathtaking views of the Bosphorus (15 euros entrance)
19:00h: Enjoy free time for dinner or opt for a boat party with dinner and traditional dances on the Bosphorus (50 euros per person)
22:00h: Rendezvous in front of the hotel for a night out in Taksim Square, renowned for its vibrant party scene with over 1000 clubs
01:00h: The night is young, and our PARTY begins. Free entrance.

Breakfast followed by an 08:00h departure
12:30h: Stop in Odrin, one of the largest cities in European Turkey, to admire the central mosque and bustling market area
13:30h: Depart for Bulgaria
18:00h: Arrival in Plovdiv
21:00h: Arrival in Sofia, with an option to drop off in Plovdiv, at Stadium Vasil Levski / Arrival in Varna at 20:00h