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Romania's National Day in Istanbul 2026

Duration: 5 days
Price from: from 176 €~943 RON
Period: 27 November 2026 – 1 December 2026
Meeting point: Car park in Piața Victoriei, Bucharest

Romania's National Day in Istanbul 2026

Itinerary

DAY 1

Bucharest - Istanbul 🚌 Meeting at 21:00 in Bucharest in the car park in Piața Victoriei, where the coach awaits you with the accompanying guide. Departure to Istanbul on the route Bucharest - Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo - Istanbul. Stop at DUTY FREE, outbound only, for approx. 30 minutes. Morning arrival in Istanbul and check-in at hotel Marmaray Yenikapi 4*/similar. 🗓️

DAY 2

Istanbul - Historic City and Bosphorus Cruise 🕌⛴️ We prepare for a cruise on the Bosphorus, admiring the impressive panorama of the city, with Europe and Asia embracing on either side of the strait. We begin visiting the historic city with an optional excursion in Sultanahmet Square, where we will admire the Hagia Sophia mosque, built with elements of Byzantine art. Also, optionally one can visit the Cisterns, an ingenious masterpiece of Roman engineering. 💒💧 and optionally Topkapi Palace, built by order of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1459 and completed in 1478. Estimated price 25 euro/pers.(includes local transport, local guide, Romanian guide and Bosphorus cruise). Organised with minimum 20 participants! Entrances to the Cisterns and Topkapi Palace are not included. 🗓️

DAY 3

Breakfast We visit a leather factory, Florya Aquarium, a fascinating underwater paradise, where you will discover a world full of colours and wonderful creatures. 🌈🐠, then Sapphire Tower, an impressive building with an astonishing height from where you can see the entire city.🏙️🌌 and Dolmabahçe Palace, the most imposing and luxurious residence of the sultans. Estimated price 35 euro/pers. Includes coach/minibus transport and local transport, local guide and Romanian guide. Organised with minimum 20 participants! Entrances to Florya Aquarium, Sapphire Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace are not included. Entrances to tourist attractions are paid by each tourist on site. Bosphorus cruise and Turkish evening. Dinner and party on the Bosphorus - enchanting boat trip on the Bosphorus, dinner with drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and artistic programme with traditional dances. Estimated price 55 euro/pers. - includes coach transport from/to hotel, Bosphorus cruise, where we admire the famous illuminated bridges, dinner with drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and artistic programme with traditional Turkish and Romanian dances. 🗓️

DAY 4

Vlaherne Monastery, Source of Life Monastery, Miniaturk Park and Chocolate Factory🍫 🍽️ After breakfast, we visit Vlaherne Monastery ⛪, a historic pilgrimage site, considered the holiest sanctuary in Constantinople, and the Source of Life Monastery⛪, known especially for its holy spring, which is believed to have healing properties. We continue to Miniaturk Park 🏙️, where we will admire miniatures of Turkey's most famous monuments. We end the day at a chocolate factory 🍫, for a sweet tour of the production and tasting of fresh delights! Estimated price 40 euro/pers. Includes coach/minibus transport and local transport, local guide and Romanian guide. Organised with minimum 20 participants! Entrances to tourist attractions are paid by each tourist on site. 🗓️

DAY 5

Istanbul - Bucharest 🚌 After breakfast, we leave Istanbul and head home; on the way to Bucharest, we make a stop at a market with Turkish products. We will arrive in Bucharest in the evening depending on traffic conditions.

✓ The price includes

✓🚌 Transport by tourist-class coach
✓🏨 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast at hotel Marmaray Yenikapi 4*/similar
✓🕵️‍♂️ Accompanying guide from the agency on the route
✓🛡️ Travel and luggage insurance during transport

✗ Not included

✗🏰 Optional excursions and entrances to attractions (entrances to tourist attractions are paid by each tourist on site)
✗🏥 Medical and cancellation insurance (not compulsory, but we recommend it)
✗💰 City tax 8 EURO/pers/stay

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Countries visited:Romania

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📋 Useful details about this trip

🚌 Boarding

1.Coach seats are allocated starting from the 4th row, in the order the deposit is paid. For rows 1-3 an extra fee may be paid (specific to each trip).

🚍 Coach rules

🚭 No smoking (including e-cigarettes, vapes, IQOS) — not even with the window open
🍷 No alcohol for the whole duration of the journey
🍪 No food on the coach (seeds, crisps, etc.) — only drinks in containers with a lid are allowed
🎧 Audio only with headphones (no phone speakers)
💺 Seat belt mandatory for the whole journey

📄 The full set of rules (10+ rules and sanctions) is in Annex 4 of the contract (in Romanian).

📍 During the trip

2.The order of the visits may be changed by the guide without affecting the structure of the programme. Sights may be replaced with similar ones for objective reasons (roads, weather, etc).
3.Entrance fees for tourist sights and optional excursions are paid in local currency to the guide and may vary by season.
4.Guiding services in museums or cities may only be provided by local guides, paid on the spot.
5.For lost/stolen luggage, documents or personal belongings, the agency is not liable. Complaints are filed personally with the competent authorities.

💰 Price details

6.The single supplement is paid at least 7 days before departure if the agency cannot find a room partner.
7.Children get a discount only when sharing a room with 2 adults.
8.For tourist packages and holidays in Romania we accept payment with Romanian holiday vouchers: Pluxee, Edenred and Up Romania.

📄 The full legal terms (penalties, insurance, GDPR, passenger conduct) are in the travel services contract (issued in Romanian), which is sent to you by email when you book.

💳 Payment methods and bank accounts → see the How to pay page.

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