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Celebrate New Year across Turkey & Bulgaria! 9 days of history, hot air balloons, and festive magic — from Istanbul to Sofia in 4★ comfort.

Highlights

• Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a gala dinner in festive, illuminated Sofia.
• Explore Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi & Grand Bazaar.
• Experience Cappadocia’s valleys, cave hotels, and optional balloon ride.
• Visit Bulgaria’s UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery on a scenic winter trip.
• Enjoy seamless private travel with flights, guides, and 4★ hotels.

Description

Two Countries, One Spectacular New Year Journey Experience the best of both worlds on this 9-day private tour of Turkey & Bulgaria, combining Istanbul’s grandeur, Cappadocia’s fairy-tale landscapes, and Sofia’s festive elegance. Begin in the city where East meets West, explore ancient wonders, float over Cappadocia’s dreamlike valleys, and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a gala dinner in Sofia surrounded by warm Balkan spirit. Stay in handpicked 4★ hotels, enjoy private transfers, guided tours, and domestic flights — all seamlessly arranged for a luxurious, stress-free winter escape. ️ Itinerary – 9 Days of Festive Discovery Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul! Airport transfer and hotel check-in. Evening stroll along the Bosphorus waterfront under twinkling lights. Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Wonders Full-day guided tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar. Day 3 – Istanbul → Cappadocia Fly to Cappadocia; enjoy sunset views over the surreal valleys. Overnight in a boutique cave-style hotel. Day 4 – Cappadocia Exploration Optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Visit Göreme Open Air Museum & an underground city. Day 5 – Cappadocia → Sofia via Ankara Short panoramic tour of Ankara before flying/connecting to Sofia. Evening at leisure. Day 6 – Sofia City Highlights Explore Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. George Rotunda, Parliament & Vitosha Boulevard. Day 7 – Rila Monastery Excursion Day trip to Rila Monastery (UNESCO), Bulgaria’s spiritual treasure. Day 8 – New Year’s Eve Celebration Free morning; gala dinner with live music & traditional Bulgarian cuisine. Day 9 – Departure Transfer to Sofia Airport. End of services. Why You’ll Love This Tour: Celebrate New Year in two fascinating countries Explore Istanbul’s Old City, Cappadocia’s valleys, and Sofia’s festive heart 4★ comfort, private guides & seamless transfers Hot air balloon option for a once-in-a-lifetime experience New Year Gala Dinner included in Sofia A perfect mix of ancient history, natural beauty & winter magic

Includes

8 nights in 4★ hotels (double occupancy) Daily breakfast buffet Private air-conditioned transportation Professional English-speaking guide Entrance fees per itinerary Domestic flights (Istanbul–Cappadocia & Cappadocia–Sofia/Ankara) New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund