Eskisehir – Venice of the East and Bursa

About this tour

Useful information

Minimum number of tourists for the excursion: 40 tourists.

The deadline for notification in the event that the minimum number of tourists for the implementation of the organized tour is not reached is as follows: 7 days of the start of the implementation of the tour. package

Method of payment: deposit – 30% of the package price; additional payment – 15 days before departure.

Cancellation periods and penalties:

For bookings made at EARLY BOOKING rates for all types of programs – 95% of the deposit paid.

For bus programmes at regular prices:

– From the day after the day of booking until the 60th day before the date of departure – 10% of the basic price of the trip per tourist.

– From the 59th day to the 10th day before the departure date – 30% of the base price of the tourist’s trip.

– From the 9th day to the 1st day before the departure date – 100% of the base price of the tourist’s trip.

For holiday offers (Easter, May Day, Christmas, New Year, etc.) at regular rates:

– From the day following the day of booking until the 91st day before the date of departure – booking fee 30 BGN per tourist, except in cases where an air ticket is issued. Then the carrier’s conditions apply.

– From 90 to 60 days prior to the departure date – 30% of the base price of the tourist’s trip.

– From 59 to 31 days prior to the departure date – 50% of the base price of the trip per tourist.

– From the 30th to the 1st day before the departure date – 100% of the basic price of the trip per tourist.

Required documents and conditions of travel: valid ID card (except for ID cards with unlimited validity whose date of issue is more than 10 years ago) or international passport with a minimum of 6 months validity from the end date of travel for Bulgarian citizens. For children up to 18 years: international passport, notarized declaration from the non-travelling parent(s) – original and copy, copy of the birth certificate, copy of the passport photo page. In the case of mismatched surnames of children and parents, a copy of the children’s birth certificate, in addition to their international passports, must be presented to the border authorities. The offer is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. There are no passport, visa, medical or health requirements associated with travel.

Remark:

The tour operator shall provide the possibility to take out an additional trip cancellation insurance in accordance with the Tourism Act, covering the costs of cancellation of the trip, curtailment and interruption of the trip due to health reasons of the traveler, his relatives, etc., in accordance with the terms and tariffs of the insurance company. More information at the agency office. The tour operator does not refund the amount of the insurance in case of non-fulfilment of the excursion.

The tour operator provides the opportunity to conclude a med. travel assistance insurance at a higher premium, as well as voluntary insurance to cover the costs of assistance, including repatriation of the traveller in case of accident, illness or death, dental services, loss of luggage, etc., according to the requirements and tariffs of the respective insurance company. More information at the agency office. The tour operator does not refund the amount of the insurance in case of non-fulfilment of the excursion.

The tour operator is NOT responsible for changes in museum fees and museum opening hours. The above fees are according to the information on the websites of the mentioned tourist sites. Changes may occur.

The tour operator reserves the right to change the sequence of the program for reasons beyond its control and is not responsible for tourists not admitted by the relevant border authorities.

Date

Adult in double room

Single room

Third adult

Price per child up to 09.99 y.o. with 2 adults in extra room. bed

28.02. – 03.03.25

18.04. – 21.04.25

01.05. – 04.05.25

23.05. – 26.05.25

05.09. – 08.09.25

19.09. – 22.09.25

23.10. – 26.10.25

445.00 лB.

565.00 BGN

445.00 лB.

399.00 лB.

Included/Excluded

Transportation by licensed 3* bus 3 nights with breakfasts in 3* hotel - 1 in Bursa and 2 in Eskisehir Visit to Espark Mall Transfer to Sazova Park Representative from the agency Medical insurance with coverage of 5000 EUR for persons up to 64 years of age of Armeec Insurance Company Baggage up to 25 kg, distributed in 1 piece of hand luggage/ handbag/ small backpack and 1 piece of suitcase/ travel bag/ in the luggage compartments of the bus

Entrance fees to the visited sites - when visiting the Sazova Park there are entrance fees to the sites in the park and the zoo: the Castle - 40 TL; the zoo - 90 TL; the train - 20 TL. Entrance fees are approximate, changes are possible! Medical insurance supplement for persons aged 65 to 84 - 12.00 BGN (mandatory surcharge). Persons over 84 are required to make their own honey. insurance and present it to the tour operator. Extra charge for boarding at min. 10 people: from Blagoevgrad 02.30h. from the bus stop at the hotel Alen Mak - 20 BGN; from Dupnitsa at 03.20h. from the gas station Eco towards Sofia - 15 BGN, from Radomir at 04.00h. from the bus stop on ul. 15 BGN, from Pernik at 04.20h. from Lukoil gas station - BGN 10, from Samokov at 03.30. from Lukoil petrol station - BGN 15 (If the minimum of 10 people is not collected, the departure is from Sofia) Fuel surcharge, if introduced (mandatory surcharge) Additional payment for the use of a double seat - BGN 185. Personal expenses Trip cancellation insurance - upon request and according to the insurance company's rates and conditions *IMPORTANT: Additional events must be requested and paid for at the agency office prior to departure. A minimum of 20 registered tourists is required for the additional excursions. If you have paid for an additional tour but do not show up at the scheduled time and place for the start of the tour, the amount will not be refunded!

Itinerary

Departure from Sofia at 05.30 h. from pl. Al Nevski str. 05.50 from Motel Ihtiman on the Trakia motorway; at 6.20 from Max Oil (Shell) and McDonald's on the Trakia motorway - Pazardzhik; at 07.15. from Plovdiv from OMV gas station to hotel St. Petersburg. Cross the border crossings of Capitan Andreevo and Kapule Kule and continue to Bursa - the city filled with gardens and parks and also called "Green Bursa" or "Green Paradise". Late afternoon arrival and sightseeing in Bursa - the Caravanserais in the city centre and the largest mosque - Ulu Jami - with 20 shining small domes and a remarkable fountain in its inner part. Hotel accommodation. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for the town of Eskisehir - also known as the Turkish Venice, which is situated on the Porsuk River and is famous as the birthplace of Nasradin Hoxha, who with his cunning and pranks has become an emblem of Turkish folklore. Sightseeing in Eskisehir - the ethnographic complex "Odunpazar" (entrance fee is extra), Kurshunlu Mosque; the wax museum (entrance fee is extra), the Kent Park with an artificial beach. The Porsuk River winds picturesquely through the town and around it are 6 wonderful parks with ponds and numerous entertainments, while in the evening the bridges over the river turn into a colourful fairyland. Free time to explore the town and take a gondola ride along the man-made canals of the river. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free time or optional (for a fee) half-day excursion to Sazova Park, where are the impressive fairy-tale castle reminiscent of Disneyland; the Asian Miniature Park with 32 models; the newest zoo "Eskisehir" with 234 inhabitants, built in 2017 - on the territory of the zoo there is a Tropical Research Center, Japanese Garden, House of Parrots, etc. Visit the largest shopping mall in the city - "Espark". Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast. Departure for Bulgaria. Late in the evening arrival in Sofia on the square. Al. Nevski and ul. Oborishte.