Day 1: Istanbul – Bansko
21:00 Kadıköy marriage registry 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 motorway, taking 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 route, we arrive in Bansko in the morning hours.
Day 2: Bansko
In the morning hours, we arrive in Bansko, one of Europe's most advanced ski resorts. After arriving in Bansko, we give our guests approximately 1 hour of free time in the area where equipment rental shops are located, so that they can obtain their ski equipment. After free time, we head to the hotel where our guests will stay. Located in the very heart of the Pirin Mountains, surrounded by magnificent slopes, Bansko Ski Resort is an extremely modern holiday center, perfectly designed to offer its guests a first-class skiing experience with a total of 75 km of ski runs. With a total of 13 different difficulty levels, including 6 blue, 5 red, and 1 black run, the slopes are arranged so that skiers of all levels and ages can use them. Full-day free time so that guests can fully enjoy skiing and the snow. Guests 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, with a total length of 75 km in easy, medium, and difficult levels and approved for the 2015 Winter Olympics. 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 fee. Guests who wish may taste local dishes in Bansko restaurants in the evening. 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 can, apart from skiing, benefit from the historical and natural beauty of Bansko Town. Guests who wish may join the day trip Sofia tour (70 €), organized as an extra. During our panoramic Sofia city tour, places to be seen include; Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest church in the Balkans, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater built in Neoclassical style, the Archaeology Museum, Old Sofia - Serdika City, and the Rotunda Church. Then, walking by the parliament building, a panoramic view of the Sofia Monument and a photo break. We visit the Banyabaşı Mosque, the city's symbol, and give free time. After free time, return to Bansko. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5: 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 located along our route, we provide 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 depart towards Istanbul, following the Edirne – Çorlu highway. We arrive in Istanbul, taking the necessary breaks along the route. We drop our guests off at the points included in the tour program (on the return route) and conclude our tour. Until we meet again at our next events…
Round trip transportation with luxury buses
3 nights accommodation at the selected hotel
Turkish assistance service
All highway, parking, and customs fees
Departure tax (It is recommended to make payments to the banks before the travel date.)
Visa fee and service charge (Our guests with Green Passports are exempt from the visa)
International travel health insurance and extreme sports travel health insurance
Ski pass fees, equipment rental fees, ski lesson fees
Drinks at meals in hotels with half-board accommodation
Personal expenses