Delightfull Bulgaria - Best Voyage Pvt Ltd

Delightfull Bulgaria(FIT-1064)

05 Nights / 06 Days

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Itinerary

Highlights

Accommodation :

03 Nights’ Accommodation in Sofia
02 Nights’ Accommodation in Plovdiv

Inclusions :

Daily Breakfast
Sofia Hop- On Hop-Off Pass – 24 Hrs.
Alexander Navsky cathedral
National art Gallery
Vitosha Boulevard street
National Historical Museum
Banya Bashi Mosque
Seven Rila Lake
Boyana Church
Ancient Theater
Kapana creative District
Religion Ethnographic Museum

Transport / Transfers :

Return Airport Transfers on PVT Basis
02 Class Train Ticket from Sofia to Plovdiv

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival - Sofia.

Welcome to Sofia! After your Immigration and Custom Formalities you will Transfer to the hotel and Check in. (Please note that Standard Check in time is 1600 Hrs). Sofia is the capital of the Balkan nation of Bulgaria. It’s in the west of the country, below Vitosha Mountain. The city’s landmarks reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupation. Medieval Boyana Church has 13th-century frescoes. Built by the Romans in the 4th century, St. George Rotunda Church has medieval and Ottoman decoration dating to the 10th century. Overnight stay at Sofia Hotel.

Tour: PVT Basis

Day 2 : Sofia - Hop On Hop Off Pass - 24Hrs.

After Breakfast Proceed to to city center departure point at your own and step aboard the Hop-on Hop-off bus, The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is believed to be one of the top 50 largest Christian church buildings in the world. The mosque Banya Bashi is situated in the center of Sofia, on Maria Luisa boulevard. It was built by the initiative and with the financial support of Mullah Effendi Kada Seyfullah and is also known as Mollah Effendi Mosque. It was designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who also built the mosque of Sultan Selim on Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. Vitosha Boulevard is the main commercial street in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, which is abundant in posh stores, restaurants and bars. It extends from the St Nedelya Square to the Southern Park. Overnight stay at Sofia Hotel.
Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Hop-On Hop-Off Pass 24 Hrs.

Note :

Operating time: 12:00 PM to 06:30 PM
The bus route stops on below mentioned point:
- Alexander Navsky cathedral
- Saint Sofia Church
- Saint Nikolas Russian Church
- The Presidency Building
- Central Sofia Synagogue
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Serdika
- sofia Court House
- Vitosha Mountain
- Vitosha Boulevard
- National Palace of Culture Congress Centre
- Amphitheatre of Serdica

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Day 3 : Sofia - Seven Rila Lake With Rila Monestry & Boyana Chruch.

After Breakfast proceed for full day tour. The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. The Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in the Boyana quarter. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Overnight stay at Sofia Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : PVT Tour

Day 4 : Sofia - Plovdiv - Kapana Creative District Plovdiv.

After Breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Sofia train station on your own to board a train for Plovdiv. Arrive Plovdiv is an ancient city built around 7 hills, in southern Bulgaria. The Regional Archaeological Museum chronicles the city’s history, with exhibits including mosaic panels, clay lamps and early coins. The Roman-era Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, which once seated around 6,000, now hosts opera and concerts. Later check in to the hotel . And in the Evening enjoy kapana creative district Plovdiv by yourself, Kapana Creative District" is a flagship project of Plovdiv 2019 and one of its emblems. It started while Plovdiv was preparing for the race to host the European Capital of Culture 2019 event, and has successfully continued as a highest-rank project in the programme of Plovdiv 2019. Overnight stay at Plovdin Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Train + By Own

Note:

Travel Time: 02 Hrs 20 Mints
Departure : Sofia central Station
Arrival: Plovdiv Central station

Day 5 : Plovdiv - Guided Walking Tour.

After Breakfast proceed for the walking tour of Plovdiv for walking tour you need to join the group on particular point and place by yourself. On this 2-hour sightseeing tour visit some of the most impressive sites in Plovdiv. Explore the Old Town, an architectural and historical reserve situated on the Three Hills. Here the picturesque houses of the Bulgarian National Revival period stand close to the ruins from antiquity and Bulgarian renaissance churches. On the tour see the Roman theater from the 2nd century, which has been restored and is now used today for different performances and festivals. Your walk continues down to the partly uncovered Roman Stadium and the 14th century Djumaya Mosque. At the end you will stroll along the long and lovely main pedestrian commercial street with many cafes and shops, where you can feel the unique laid back atmosphere of this spectacular city. After extensive reconstruction in 2014, the Plovdiv main pedestrian street is now the longest in Europe, dotted with many cafes and shops, where you can feel the unique and laid back atmosphere of the city. Overnight stay at Plovdin Hotel.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : Walking Tour

Note :

Start Time : 09:30AM
Stops :
- Roman Stadium
- the ancient theatre
- the Djumaya Mosque
- the charming Old Town
- Religion Ethnographic Museum

Day 6 : Homeward Bound.

After Breakfast Check out From Hotel and Transfer to Airport for Your Flight Back to Home. Good Times Need Never End! As You Get Ready For The Airport And Your Flight Back Home, Relive The High Points Of Your Tour. We Are Confident You Will Join Us Again.

Meal : Breakfast

Tour : PVT Basis

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Visa Checklist

Bulgaria Visa Check List :

Original Passport with old passport.
- Note: Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel, Passport has been issued within 10 years and validity must not exceed 10 years, No hand written passports will be accepted and at least 2 blank pages.
Visa Application Form
2 recent photograph each
- (35*45 mm size, white background, matt finished & 80% face image, without specs & not used in previous visa)
Evidence of Financial Documents:
- Last 06 months Personal Updated Bank Statement with bank sign and stamp on each page with sufficient balance
- Last 03 years Personal Income Tax Returns Acknowledgement Page only
If applicant is Employee:
- Last 06 months Pay Slips
- Original Leave Sanctioned letter should address to the consulate/Embassy
If applicant is Self Employed:
- Business letterhead with Sign & Stamp
- Business Registration (For Proprietor – Company Registration & GST Certificate, For Partner - Partnership Deed, For Director - Memorandum of Association)
- Last 03 years Income Tax Return Acknowledgement Page only
- Last 06 months Updated Bank Statement with bank sign and stamp on each page
If applicant is Retired:
- Retirement letter from Employer
- Pension Payment Order OR Pension passbook.
If applicant is Student:
- Letter from school / university for grant of leave
- ID Card Copy of School / College
If visiting as a Tourist:
- Hotel Confirmation Voucher (From Supplier OR Directly from Hotel)
- Confirmed Return Ticket
- Day Wise Tour Itinerary
Overseas Medical Insurance Policy
- Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro per person, the insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory, minimum 15 days insurance is mandatory from the travel date
Visa-free regime for holders of Schengen visas for a stay of up to 90 days
- On 25 January 2012 the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria adopted a decision according to which by the date of Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area, our country will unilaterally apply a visa-free system for holders of valid Schengen visas. They will have the right to enter and reside in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of no more than three months in any six-month period from the date of the first entry, without needing to have a Bulgarian short-stay visa. The decision entered into force on 31.01.2012.
- (https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/travel-bulgaria/visa-bulgaria)

Note:

All Documents required in A4 Size Paper and English Only
Granting Visas is sole discretion of Consulates / Embassy, subject to the documents submitted. We are facilitators in the process. Best Voyage is not held responsible for rejection or delay in getting visas / passports from said Consulate / Embassy.
No documents will be return back by Embassy/Consulate after visa process.
Must declare rejection if rejected in any country in last 10 years and mention rejection year and category of visa of Rejected country.
All applicants have to pay visa fees, VFS charge & courier charge in cash at local VFS-centre.
Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Bulgaria prior to a decision being made on your application.
Visa is valid only with a valid passport. In case a new passport is issued to a person who has already obtained a Bulgarian visa and the passport with the Bulgarian visa has been cancelled, even if the visa has not expired, the person should apply for a fresh visa with the new passport if he/she wishes to proceed with the visit to Bulgaria.

Normal Process Time: 15 working days after submission in consulate/embassy

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

50,000 INR Deposit at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
1,00,000 INR after getting UK / Schengen Visa.
50 % of Tour Payment before 45 Days of Departure.
Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 30 Days Of Departure.

Cancellation & if in case of visa rejection charges : (Per Person)

If UK Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If Schengen Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If UK & Schengen both Visas rejected 30,000 INR.
60 Days or More before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
59 Days to 45 Days before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
44 Days to 30 Days before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost
Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes :

Accommodation in 3 * or 4* Hotels.
Friendly Gujarati Tour Escort from Best Voyage Pvt Ltd.
Meal & Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
Return Airfare Ex. Ahmedabad with Tax.
Visa Charges.
Travel Insurance Policy.

Tour Cost Excludes :

Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
Cost of the Suggested Excursions, porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Cost Includes'
Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price.

Important :

GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 2 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
Tour Cost Calculated at rate of Exchange 01 Euro = 105 INR. (Subject to ROE)
All Hotel Room Category is Standard Room (Basic Category)
Hotel is not in City Centre or Downtown.
We are not giving refund If any sightseen is close due to maintenance or Bad Weather

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter - Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd)
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More - On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN - AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN - AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN - AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package' Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person' Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An 'Overseas Tour Package' At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Best Voyage Pvt Ltd. The User Understands And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A 'Specified Person', The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Best Voyage Pvt Ltd That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Best Voyage Pvt Ltd Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking."

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 - 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 - 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Best Voyage Pvt. Ltd. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which BEST VOYAGE PVT LTD Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.