Bus Tour Across Europe: 13 Countries, 37 Cities, 16 Days, 14 Nights Accommodation

Day 1: Istanbul - Plovdiv

21:00: in front of the Kadıköy Marriage Office parking lot

21:30: in front of Mecidiyeköy Polat Holding (Ege Seramik)

22:00: from the İncirli Ömür bus stops at 22:00, we pick up our valued guests and begin our tour. We continue via Selimpaşa, Silivri, and Tekirdağ to the İpsala border gate. After the passport and customs procedures here, we continue our journey with an overnight drive.

Day 2: Plovdiv - Sofia – Belgrade

Early in the morning, passing through Plovdiv, the second largest city of Bulgaria, we arrive in Sofia and begin our panoramic city tour. St. Nedelya Church, Rotanda Church, Russian Church, St. Sophia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, the NDK National Palace of Culture, and the Army House, where the famous ball attended by the Great Leader Atatürk in Janissary attire was held, are among the places to be seen. Then we head to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and one of the important centers of the former Yugoslavia and home to significant Ottoman monuments. After our journey, in our Belgrade city tour, one of Europe’s oldest cities and the new symbol of vibrancy and activity, the Old Palace decorated with magnificent carved ceilings from the Turkish period, the Millennium Monument, Belgrade Fortress, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman fleet, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded for its sake at the point where the Sava River meets the Danube, but whose conquest fell to Suleiman the Magnificent, Kalemegdan, Tašmajdan, the Military Museum, the tomb of Martyr Ali Pasha, and Bayraklı Mosque are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel, overnight in Belgrade.

Extra Tour: Serbian Night Tour Per Person 50 Euro

On our evening tour, we will sample the unique flavors of Serbian cuisine and enjoy a lively night accompanied by music.

Day 3: Belgrade – Budapest

After breakfast, following the border crossing into Hungary, we set off for Budapest. Upon arrival, in our panoramic city tour; Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, the Opera, Parliament, Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, and Elizabeth Bridge are the important points to be seen. Free time until the meeting time announced by our guide. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel and room assignment. In the evening, our guests who wish can join the Danube River Boat Tour, organized as an extra by our guide. While enjoying the one-hour boat trip on the Danube River, where the most important historical buildings of Budapest are located on its shores and which is considered the symbol of the city, you can take your best photos while tasting the drink served to you. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Danube River Boat Tour 40 Euro (Per Person)

In the evening, guests who wish can join the Danube River tour, organized as an extra by their guide, where they will have the opportunity to watch Budapest, the pearl of Europe, divided in two by the Danube River, from the river and sip their drinks while listening to the history of the buildings. We recommend that you do not miss our tour, where Turkish explanations are made with wonderful historical commentary from radio artists’ voices.

Day 4: Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna

Wake-up in the morning, check-out from the rooms, and after breakfast, depart for Vienna. Guests who wish can join the Bratislava tour, which will be organized as an extra on the way. In our tour where we get to know the capital of Slovakia, we don’t forget to take photos with Bratislava’s surprising statues, the city’s symbol. We pick up our guests who do not join the Bratislava tour from the point where we left them and continue on to Austria and the capital Vienna. In the city tour upon arrival; the Opera House, Museum of Art History, Parliament Building, City Hall, University, Votiv Church, and Maria Theresa Square are the important points to be seen. Guests who wish can join the Vienna Woods tour, organized as an extra by our guide. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and room assignment.

Extra Tour: Bratislava Tour 40 Euro (Per Person)

Bratislava is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Slovakia. The city, located on the banks of the Danube River, borders both Austria and Hungary. In the world, there are only two capitals that border two countries in this way. The city hosts many festivals and trade fairs. Among the places to be seen in the city are the Bratislava riverbanks, Turkish traces before the First Siege of Vienna in 1529, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, a stroll through the old historic city, Grassalkovich Palace, Parliament, the Slovak National Theatre Building, and the historic building where Mozart gave his first concert to Maria Theresa at the age of 6.

Extra Tour: Vienna Woods Tour 60 Euro Per Person

On this tour, we first visit Liechtenstein Castle and then Heiligenkreuz, a medieval monastery. Later, we panoramically see the Mayerling hunting lodge, which was the subject of the “Mayerling Tragedy” and is now a convent where Carmelite nuns live. Then comes Baden, a small and charming spa town. Afterwards, guests may optionally see Seegrotte, Europe’s largest underground cave lake. (Seegrotte entrance is not included in the price.) The final stop of our tour is free time in the magnificent gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, the palace of Queen Sisi. Guests who wish may visit the interior of the palace.

Day 5: Vienna & Cesky Krumlov & Prague

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Prague. An extra Cesky Krumlov tour will be organized by our guide on the way. After our Cesky Krumlov tour, our journey to Prague continues. Upon arrival in Prague, city tour. Hradcany Castle District, Loreta Church, the Presidential Palace, ST. Vitus Cathedral, which took 600 years to build and contains neo-Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque features, the Alchemists’ Street, Franz Kafka’s house, Charles Bridge built in the 13th century by Master Architect Peter Parler with 31 Saint statues on it, Old Town Square, the historic Astronomical Clock Tower built in the 15th century with 12 Apostles on it, and TYN Church are among the places to be seen. Overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish can join the Medieval Entertainment and Dinner Tour organized in the evening.

Extra Tour: Cesky Krumlov Tour Per Person: 40 Euro

Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town, is not only a precious gem of the Czech Republic but also a town listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Having fallen into ruin during the darkest periods of communism, Cesky Krumlov experienced a rebirth starting from the 1990s and shared its beauty with all guests who visited. You will be fascinated by Cesky Krumlov.

Extra Tour: Medieval Entertainment and Dinner Per Person 80 Euro

In the evening, in the extra medieval entertainment and dinner organized by your guide, in our medieval venue located in a nearly 600-year-old inn, while watching the magnificent shows of musicians, dancers, and actors dressed in medieval costumes, you will also have the chance to taste Czech cuisine with unlimited food and beverage service and sample famous Czech beers and homemade wines.

Day 6: Prague – Dresden - Berlin

After breakfast in the morning, we check out of the rooms and head to Berlin. Guests who wish may join the Dresden (Germany) Culture & Shopping Tour, which will be organized extra on the way. After our tour, in the panoramic tour we will do in Berlin, we view from the outside the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of Germany’s reunification, the Reichstag Parliament Building with its glass dome, the historic Unter den Linden boulevard, Checkpoint Charlie, symbol of the Cold War era, and the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall / East Side Gallery section. We complete our tour by feeling the city atmosphere around Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower and passing through the Tiergarten area. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Dresden (Germany) Culture & Shopping Tour 70 Euro (Per Person)

In this tour, 140 km from Prague, the magnificent city center with Baroque architecture known as the Florence of the Elbe, Fraunkirche, Zwinger Palace, Brühl Terrace, King’s Road, Elbe River, Martin Luther statue, Hof Church, Semper Opera, and old town square are among the places to be seen. Afterwards, free time for shopping and strolling in the city, one of the most beautiful cities of East Germany and protected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Day 7: Berlin – Hannover – Amsterdam

After breakfast, we depart for Amsterdam. Guests who wish may join the Potsdam & Hannover Tour, which will take place on the way. Arrival in Amsterdam and we begin our panoramic city tour. In our visit, Dam Square, Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein, the Royal Palace, the Red Light Street, and the world-famous diamond factory are among the places to be seen. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Potsdam & Hannover Tour: 50 Euro per person

This historic German city, half an hour (45 km) from Berlin, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city consists of 75% green areas and 25% buildings and streets. There are about 20 lakes and rivers in Potsdam. Sanssouci Palace, the Obelisk, Brandenburg Gate, Nikolai Church, the historic mill Ende, the Russian colony Alexandrowka, the French Church, St. Peter and Paul Church are among the places to be seen during our Potsdam tour. Afterwards, we carry out our Hannover tour. In Hannover, one of Germany’s green and orderly cities, the city’s symbol, the New Town Hall, Leineschloss Palace, and the historic city center are among the places to be seen panoramically. After a short free time, we depart.

Day 8: Amsterdam – Brussels – Bruges – Paris

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and head towards Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Before arriving in Brussels, guests who wish can join the Bruges tour, organized extra on the way (35 Euro). (Guests not joining the tour will be picked up from the facility where they rest at the end of the tour.) After our Bruges tour, we continue on to Brussels. Upon arrival in Brussels, we begin our panoramic city tour. During our tour, the Royal Palace, Chinese and Japanese houses, Grand Place, the Stock Exchange Building, Atomium, and Heysel Stadium are some of the places to be seen. During the city tour, we see Notre Dame Church, a true architectural masterpiece that has been the subject of novels and films and has the world’s largest stained-glass windows. After the photo break we will give here, we continue our walk. Along the way, we see the Opera House with its magnificent architecture. St. Germain, the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, Opera Square, and Champs Elysees are some of the other places we will see. Free time after our city tour. Overnight at our hotel.

 Extra Tour: Bruges Tour 35 Euro Per Person

During our excursion, in this city covered with canals that has come down unchanged from the Middle Ages to the present day and dazzles with its magnificent architecture, on the boat tour we will take, we will witness the lives of that era by going centuries back. Also, during the free time we will give, you will have the opportunity to taste the famous Belgian chocolates and thousands of different beers produced by families in this region.

Day 9: Paris – Basel – Zurich

After breakfast in the morning, we check out of the rooms and head to Zurich. On the way, for guests who wish, we depart for Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Situated on the shore of Lake Zurich and at the foot of the Alps, Zurich hosts millions of tourists throughout the year with both its historical past and its culture. The city’s history dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and its name comes from Turus. In the 2nd century AD, the city under Roman occupation was named Turicum. When this name was translated into Swiss German, it was read as “Zuri”. According to the latest data, Zurich, the most livable city in Europe, is also called the cultural capital of Switzerland. After the tour, we head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Basel Tour Per Person: 30 Euro

In Basel, Switzerland’s art-filled city, which attracts attention with its historical and cultural richness on the banks of the Rhine River, our panoramic tour will include Barfüsserplatz, Rathaus (City Hall), Basel Cathedral, views of the Rhine River, and the old city streets.

Day 10: Zurich – Lucerne & Bern & Milan or Bergamo

 After breakfast in the morning, we head to Milan. Guests who wish can join the Lucerne & Bern & Geneva tour. With our arrival in Milan, our city tour begins. More than being charming, Milan is a stylish city, more than being creative, it is a wealthy city. It is undoubtedly the beating heart of Italy’s economy and one of Italy’s most worth-seeing cities. In our panoramic Milan city tour, the Milan Castle ‘Castello Sforzesco’, one of the city’s historical monuments, and the ‘Galleria’, which made its mark on the 19th-century industrial revolution and is also known as Europe’s first covered shopping mall, will be seen. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this for the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen intensely, is the fourth largest church in the world with its exterior covered with more than 2000 statues. On the streets known as the fashion center ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga’, you can see the richness of the shop windows. After free time, we head to our hotel for overnight in Milan and the surrounding area.

Extra Tour: Lucerne & Bern & Lausanne Tour Per Person 70 Euro

On our tour, we first head to Lucerne. In this enchanting city, after seeing the Lion Monument, built in memory of the 800 Swiss soldiers who were martyred while protecting King Louis XVI and his family, the Chapel Bridge, and the magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, we move on to Bern after a short free time. Bern has been included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List due to its historical texture. Afterwards, we head to Lausanne. We will have a short photo break here. Lausanne, where our country signed the peace treaty after the victory won in the War of Independence, has a special meaning for us and contains many cathedrals, palaces, and castles. Then we take a short break to photograph the city of Lausanne.

Day 11: Milan – Verona – Venice-Padua

 After breakfast in the morning, we check out of the rooms and head to Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona Tour, which will take place on the way. We continue on to Venice. Venice, founded on 118 islands in history as a pirate colony. To reach San Marco Island, the largest of these islands and known as the real Venice, we board our private vaporetto waiting for us at Troncetto port. After about half an hour of travel on the sea, we begin our walking tour on this island, which takes its name from Venice’s patron saint. Besides the large natural canal called the Canal Grande, many artificial canals made it possible to easily access the depths of the island from the sea. Today, because of these canals, you need to cross many bridges while walking on the island. In this beautiful place, where every corner holds history, the Doge’s Palace, prison, Bridge of Sighs, San Marco Basilica containing some artifacts brought from Istanbul as well, San Marco Square, bell tower, astronomical clock, and Rialto Bridge are some of what we will see. After this beautiful excursion, where we find ourselves in different realms with our guide’s explanations and different stories, free time. During free time, you can look at shops selling items made of Murano glass. You can buy hundreds of different masks associated with Venice. You can sit in pleasant cafés and sip your drinks accompanied by the music played by the orchestra, or taste seafood. Guests who wish may join the Gondola tour, which is indispensable when it comes to Venice and will be organized as an extra. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Verona Tour Per Person: 30 Euro

We see the ruling palace of the Verona Duchy, which remained tied to the Venetian Republic for centuries, Erbe Square, which was used as a market square then as it is today, and Italy’s second largest amphitheater after the Colosseum in Rome. Passing through Verona shopping centers, whose streets were lined with marble to display wealth, we see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaligeri family tomb, which ruled Verona, we panoramically see the house where Romeo and Juliet, which inspired English playwright William Shakespeare, were born.

Extra Tour: Gondola Tour Per Person: 30 Euro

This dreamlike journey, lasting about half an hour among the water canals, is an unforgettable experience that everyone should live at least once in their life. (Gondolas are for 6 people and the price given is per person. However, if our valued guests request it, a gondola tour can be arranged for couples, with music accompaniment if desired. You can learn the special prices for these special requests from our guide.)

Day 12: Venice – Pisa – Florence-Montecatini

After breakfast in the morning, we check out of the rooms and head to Florence. First, we go to Florence, one of the most important cities of the Renaissance, where the most works of art per square meter in the world are found. During the city tour we will do on foot here, the Florence Duomo known as Santa Maria del Fiore, the baptistery, Signoria Square, Vecchio Palace, Neptune Fountain, Vecchio Bridge, and Republic Square are some of what we will see. During the free time we will give here, we especially recommend that you see the leather market and taste Florence’s delicious meats. After free time, we meet at the place and time told by our guide, leave Florence, and go to the city of Montecatini Terme where our hotel is located. After settling into the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra Pisa Tower tour. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

Extra Tour: Pisa Tower Tour Per Person: 35 Euro

We are heading to Pisa, home to one of the world’s most interesting and most visited towers. Upon arrival, we take a walk to the religious complex that includes the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where Galileo Galilei also conducted his experiments. After listening to the interesting story of the tower and the city from our guide, we take the must-have photos with the famous tower. After shopping at the souvenir stalls in the area during the free time given, we return to our hotel by bus.

Day 13: Montecatini – San Gimignano & Siena – Rome

After breakfast in the morning, we check out of the rooms and head to Rome. Guests who wish may join our San Gimignano & Siena Tour. With our arrival in Rome, our city tour begins. Upon arrival, our first stop is Vatican, the smallest state in the world. This small state, consisting of St. Peter’s Basilica and its square, is a very important sanctuary for Christians. After getting information from our guide about many important topics such as the construction process of the basilica, the square, its architects, the important sculpture groups on and inside the structure, and the pope assassination in this important place where the leader of the Catholic denomination also lives, we take our photos during the free time given and, if church visits are allowed, complete our visit and leave Vatican. Our next plan is the Rome city tour. We begin our walking tour with the Colosseum to explore Rome, where every stone you step on bears a trace of history. We see the structure we photographed under the night lights this time in daylight. After listening to the stories of this magnificent structure, where hundreds of lives came to an end, from our guide, we reach Venice Square at the end of the road we walked while seeing the Roman Forum. After this square, which also includes the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, one of the city’s most special structures, following Via Del Corso we see first the Trevi Fountain (Fountain of Love), then the Four Prophets Monument, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza del Popolo, only some of what we will see during this tour. The city has such an important historical texture that it is possible to discover a new detail at every corner. Free time after our walking tour. We strongly recommend tasting the Italian ice cream and handmade pastas associated with Rome. Be sure to ask your guide where the best tiramisu in the city is. After our tour and free time, we meet at the time announced by our guide, transfer to our hotel, and room assignment. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: San Gimignano & Siena Tour 70 Euro per Person

On this tour, we set off for our first stop, San Gimignano. In San Gimignano, where you will feel like you are in the Middle Ages, we will see the 13 towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries and Cisterno Square. After the tour, transfer to Volterra. We visit the medieval town made famous by the Twilight series and then head to another medieval wonder. Upon arriving in Siena, which became famous for the world-renowned bareback horse race called Palio, during our walking tour you will truly feel like you have been transported to the Middle Ages. Every part of Italy is beautiful, but you will never be able to erase Siena from your memory. In Campo Square, which we will reach by walking through its winding streets, the Mangia Tower and the Pubblico Palace will greet us. Siena Cathedral, located just behind the square, is one of the structures that must be seen architecturally.

Day 14: Rome – Amalfi Coast & Positano & Sorrento - Naples

After breakfast in the morning, we head to Naples. Guests who wish can join the Amalfi Coast & Positano & Sorrento tour, which will be organized extra. With our arrival in Naples, our panoramic city tour begins. During the tour, the Royal Palace built in the 16th century, San Carlo Theatre, the Umberto I Gallery famous for its cafés and shops, San Francesco Di Paolo Church inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, Plebiscito Square, and Angev’in Castle are among the places to be seen. After free time, overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Amalfi Coast & Positano & Sorrento Per Person: 70 Euro

In our tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the sea, sand, and sun while also experiencing history and taking photos in postcard-like landscapes. We start our tour with Sorrento, the beautiful Mediterranean town built on cliffs. Accompanied by your guide, you will get to know the region and admire the lemon trees and sparkling sea. After our excursion, we head to Positano. We stop at a panoramic terrace for photos in this town, which is known for its colorful houses and steep descent to the sea, where car access is prohibited. Then we set off for Amalfi. The town, which takes its name from Greek mythology, has played an important role as a port from the past to the present. The town’s most important structure, Sant’Andrea Cathedral, and Flavio Gioia Square, where the cathedral is located, are among the main places to visit in the city.

Day 15: Naples – Pompeii – Bari

 After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Pompeii, located right on the coast of Mount Vesuvius, one of the important ancient cities in history. In this city, also famous for its petrified people, pavements, houses, pedestrian crossings, baths, temples, and incredible stories await you. (Pompeii entrance fee and local fees are the responsibility of the guest.) After our tour in Pompeii, free time for souvenir shopping. After completing our tour here, we head to Brindisi or Bari port for our ferry journey to Greece. After customs procedures, we board the ship. We continue our journey to Greece with an overnight voyage. Overnight on the ship.

Day 16: Bari – Igoumenitsa – Kavala – Istanbul

In the morning, after the ship docks at the port of Igoumenitsa, we leave the ship together with our vehicle. After the necessary break on the road, upon arrival in Kavala we taste the famous Kavala cookie and then give you free time for lunch. After lunch, we continue on our way to the İpsala border gate. Upon arrival at the border, we complete passport and customs procedures and continue our journey to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we bid farewell to you, our valued guests, by dropping you off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you again on our next tour.