Great Italy & Greece & Balkans Tour by Bus 8 Days

DAY 1: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL TO THESSALONIKI

We begin our tour by meeting at 20:00 in front of Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 20:30 in front of Mecediyeköy Trump Tower, at 21:00 in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, and at 21:30 in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist Stop. Arrival in İpsala via Tekirdağ. After customs and passport procedures, entry into Greece. We continue our journey via Dedeağaç, Gümülcine, and İskeçe.

Route : İpsala– Kipi-Kavala-Thessaloniki

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 570 km

DAY 2: THESSALONIKI – IGOUMENITSA

Then a Thessaloniki City Tour. During our city tour, the waterfront promenade, White Tower, Round Tower, Exhibition Square, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, Aya Dimitros Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Greece, and the Statue of Alexander the Great will be among the places visited. At the end of our tour, we visit the house of the Great Leader Atatürk. After a short rest break, we take a walk along the waterfront promenade, famous for its cafés, and taste Greece’s famous coffee, Frappe, at the cafés. Free time after the city tour. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and departure to Igoumenitsa Port. Following the customs procedures to be carried out, transfer to the reserved seats for our group and departure. Our night will be spent on the ferry.

Breakfast : To be taken freely in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely along the route (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Thessaloniki- Igoumenitsa

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 320km

Boarding Time : Approximately 21:00, depending on port entry

DAY 3: BARI–NAPLES - ROME (POMPEII)

In the morning, after arrival at the port city of Italy, Bari/Brindisi, we depart for Rome, where we will stay. Our first stop is Naples. In this city famous for its sincere and warm people of Southern Italy, Castel Nouvo, Piazza del Plebiscito Square, and Teatro di San Carlo are among the places to be seen. If our passengers approve, we will have the opportunity to take an optional paid (39€) Ancient City of Pompeii tour. On this tour, in Pompeii, one of the few ancient cities founded on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and preserved in a way that best reflects its original state to this day, we will see shops reduced to ruins by the volcanic eruption, houses where villagers lived, the amphitheater, and the city square. Afterwards, departure and arrival in Rome, the capital of Italy. If the arrival time permits, we will conduct a Rome tour under the lights. On our tour, the iconic symbol of Rome, the Colosseum, Navona Square, the Pantheon, and Via Del Corso are among the places we will see. Transfer to our hotel, and after room distribution, overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast : To be taken freely in Bari (Not included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely in Pompei (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely in Rome (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Bari – Naples-Pompeii-Rome

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 370 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Approximately 21:30

DAY 4: VATICAN - ROME – SIENA

After breakfast, we carry out the Rome City Introduction Tour. Among the places to be seen are the Vatican, accepted as the center of Christianity, and St. Peter’s Cathedral, a marvel of architecture with its highest dome reaching 136 meters, where we see the statue by the world-famous sculptor Michelangelo depicting the moment after Jesus’ crucifixion, when His body gave its last breath in the arms of the Virgin Mary. Pieta, Colosseo, the Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum, the Circo Massimo race track, Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Victory Monument, the Fountain of Love {Fontana di Trevi}, and the Spanish Steps {Piazza di Spagna} are included. Then we depart for the medieval city of Siena and arrive. During our tour, while walking through the historic medieval streets left by the Etruscans, we will make a journey from today into the past. We will see Piazza del Campo Square, where the Palio races are held, Palazzo Pubblico, Mangia Tower, Santa Mria Assunta Cathedral (Doumo), and examples of Gothic Roman architecture. Afterwards, we depart for the hotel where we will stay and arrive; after room distribution, accommodation at our hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely in Rome (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely in Siena (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Rome – Siena - Hotel

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 360 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Approximately 21:30

DAY 5: FLORANCE & PISA & MILAN (OUTLET SHOPPING)

After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and depart with our private bus waiting for our group to Florence, the capital of the Renaissance, and arrive. After arriving in the city, we carry out the Florence City Tour. On this tour, the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Art Gallery, San Giovanni Battista Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and the Signoria Palace are among the places to be seen. Free time in the city center after the tour. Then, we will see Pisa, one of the icons of the Tuscany region and Italy. Pisa, remembered for its leaning bell tower, offers us the Campo di Miracoli (Doumo, Square of Miracles) and the Cylindrical Baptistery, allowing us to take interesting photos. After visiting Pisa, if our passengers approve, an optional paid (25€) Outlet Shopping visit can be arranged. During the outlet shopping visit, you will have the opportunity to purchase world-famous brands at very affordable prices. Afterwards, departure to Milan, where we will stay, and after room distribution, check-in.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely in Florence (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely in Verona (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Pisa-Florence-Milan

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 465 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Approximately 22:30

DAY 6: MILAN-VERONA-VENICE

After breakfast, we depart with our private bus waiting for our group to Milan, Italy’s industrial and fashion city. We head to the city center of Milan. On our Milan city tour, we walk through the city’s elegant streets and arrive at the famous Duomo Square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy’s most important and architecturally magnificent works. We complete our city tour by shopping at the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. In the late afternoon, we depart for Verona and begin our introductory tour. We arrive in Verona, the city of Italy’s marble and home to the world’s most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet. We will have the chance to see the Old Town, the Historic Arena where concerts still take place today, the Signoria Palace, Brave-Dante, and Erbe Square. We depart for Venice, Italy’s romantic city. Then, departure and arrival in Venice. After our arrival, with private vaporetto boats we reach the historic San Marco Square; the Square and San Marco Cathedral, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge are among the places to be seen with our guide. If you wish, you can join the optional paid gondola canal tour and have the opportunity to explore the romantic and historic canals in more detail from the water. At the end of our city tour, free time. Transfer to our hotel, and after room distribution, overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely in Venice (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Milan-Verpna-Venice

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 265 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Approximately 21:00

DAY 7: VENICE – LJUBLJANA-BELGRADE

After breakfast, checking out of the rooms and departure towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. First, we take a break in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Upon our arrival, we begin our walking tour in this small but Europe’s most romantic city. During our tour, some of the things we will see in this gem are Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and the Castle. Then, passing through Croatia, we arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. During the walking tour we will take after arriving in Belgrade, Knez Mihajlova Street, Kalemegdan Fortress, the Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, the panorama point, the Victor statue, Dungeon Gate, Leopold Gate, the clock tower, and the walls are just some of what we will see. After our walking tour, you can stroll through Belgrade’s lively streets, taste different ice cream flavors at the ice cream shop recommended by your guide, or enjoy a pleasant coffee while watching the surroundings and the city.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely in Ljubljana (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Venice- Ljubljana-Belgrade

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 725 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Approximately 22:00

DAY 8 : BELGRADE - SOFIA – ISTANBUL

After breakfast, checking out of the rooms and departure: Arrival in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in the early afternoon. Following the arrival, the Sofia panoramic city tour will be carried out. On our tour, St. Nedelya Church, Rotonda Church, Russian Church, Aya Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, Banya Bashi Mosque, and the NDK National Palace of Culture are among the places to be seen. After the bus journey, departure and arrival in Istanbul. The end of our tour and services.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : To be taken freely in Sofia (Not included in the price)

Dinner : To be taken freely along the route (Not included in the price)

Currency : Euro

Route : Belgrade-Sofia-Istanbul

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 890 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated, 00:30