All Tours and Outlet Included Great Italy Greece Balkan Tour - Ankara
BIG ITALY - GREECE - BALKAN TOUR
7 Nights – 9 Days
ALL CITY TOURS and DESIGNER OUTLET INCLUDED
NO EXTRA TOUR
Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa – Naples – Rome – Siena - Florence – Pisa
Servallee Designer Outlet - Venice – Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione – Garda - Ljubljana- Belgrade- Sofia
7 Nights – 9 Days
ALL CITY TOURS and DESIGNER OUTLET INCLUDED
NO EXTRA TOUR
Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa – Naples – Rome – Siena - Florence – Pisa
Servallee Designer Outlet - Venice – Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione – Garda - Ljubljana- Belgrade- Sofia
Travel Dates :
January 23 / March 14 / April 17 / April 24 / May 15 / May 22 / May 23 / June 5 / June 12 / June 19 / June 26 / June 27 / July 3 / July 4 / July 10 / July 11 / July 17 / July 18 / July 24 / July 25 / July 31 / August 1 / August 7 / August 8 / August 14 / August 15 / August 21 / August 22 / August 28 / August 29 / September 4 / September 11 / September 18 / September 25 / October 2 / October 9 / October 16 / October 23 / October 30 / November 6 / November 7
January 23 / March 14 / April 17 / April 24 / May 15 / May 22 / May 23 / June 5 / June 12 / June 19 / June 26 / June 27 / July 3 / July 4 / July 10 / July 11 / July 17 / July 18 / July 24 / July 25 / July 31 / August 1 / August 7 / August 8 / August 14 / August 15 / August 21 / August 22 / August 28 / August 29 / September 4 / September 11 / September 18 / September 25 / October 2 / October 9 / October 16 / October 23 / October 30 / November 6 / November 7
Special Days :
January Semester Break : January 23
April Semester Break and Ramadan Feast : March 14
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 17
May 19 Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day : May 15
Sacrifice Feast (Kurban Bayrami) : May 22 / 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10 / 11
Republic Day : October 23
November Semester Break : November 6 / 7
Sacrifice Feast (Kurban Bayrami) : May 22 / 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day : July 10 / 11
Republic Day : October 23
November Semester Break : November 6 / 7
Day 1 : Ankara – Thessaloniki
Our tour begins with departure at 13:30 from the National Library Front, at 14:00 from Ümitköy Bridge, and at 14:45 from Eryaman Optimum in front of the bus station via Tekirdağ to İpsala.
Day 2 : Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa
After customs and passport procedures, enter Greece. Arrive in Alexandroupoli, Kavala, Xanthi, and then Thessaloniki. Our city tour in Thessaloniki includes sightseeing of the promenade, White Tower, Rotunda, Fairgrounds, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, the Greek Orthodox Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, the Great Alexander Statue, and our visit to the Atatürk House. After a short rest, we take a walk along the promenade famous for cafes and try the famous Greek coffee Frappé. After free time, we meet at the designated time and depart for Parga, a town where Ottoman architecture remains preserved. We do a panoramic city tour of Parga. After free time, depart for Igoumenitsa Port. Customs procedures are completed, and pass to designated seats for the night ferry departing at 23:30. Overnight on the ferry.
Breakfast:: Will be at the rest stop in Kavala (extra cost).
After customs and passport procedures, enter Greece. Arrive in Alexandroupoli, Kavala, Xanthi, and then Thessaloniki. Our city tour in Thessaloniki includes sightseeing of the promenade, White Tower, Rotunda, Fairgrounds, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, the Greek Orthodox Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, the Great Alexander Statue, and our visit to the Atatürk House. After a short rest, we take a walk along the promenade famous for cafes and try the famous Greek coffee Frappé. After free time, we meet at the designated time and depart for Parga, a town where Ottoman architecture remains preserved. We do a panoramic city tour of Parga. After free time, depart for Igoumenitsa Port. Customs procedures are completed, and pass to designated seats for the night ferry departing at 23:30. Overnight on the ferry.
Breakfast:: Will be at the rest stop in Kavala (extra cost).
Lunch: In Thessaloniki city center, free time, will be extra
Dinner: In Igoumenitsa, free time, will be extra.
Currency : Greece - Euro
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa (323 km)
Total Distance to be Traveled: 904 km
Day 3 : Bari (Brindisi) – Naples – Rome
Arrive in Italy's port city Bari or Brindisi at 09:30 local time. Our bus departs toward Naples. After arrival, we will do a panoramic tour of Naples. Highlights include the main square Plebiscito, the 17th-century Royal Palace, Castel Nuovo, San Pietro Square and Pantheon in Rome, San Francesco di Paola Basilica, I. Umberto Gallery, the 1737 San Carlo Opera House on UNESCO World Heritage List, and Naples Port. After the tour and free time, we head to Rome, the capital of Italy. Check-in at the hotel and free time in Rome. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast:: Extra in the Ferry.
Arrive in Italy's port city Bari or Brindisi at 09:30 local time. Our bus departs toward Naples. After arrival, we will do a panoramic tour of Naples. Highlights include the main square Plebiscito, the 17th-century Royal Palace, Castel Nuovo, San Pietro Square and Pantheon in Rome, San Francesco di Paola Basilica, I. Umberto Gallery, the 1737 San Carlo Opera House on UNESCO World Heritage List, and Naples Port. After the tour and free time, we head to Rome, the capital of Italy. Check-in at the hotel and free time in Rome. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast:: Extra in the Ferry.
Lunch: In Naples city center, free time, will be extra
Dinner: In Rome city center, free time, will be extra.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Bari-Naples (265 km), Naples – Bari (225 km)
Total Distance: 490 km
Check-in time:: Approximate 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4 : Rome
After breakfast, we will do a Rome City Introduction Tour. Sightseeing includes: Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and the famous Bernini-designed St. Peter's Square. We also see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Vittoriano Monument, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Free time in the city. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
After breakfast, we will do a Rome City Introduction Tour. Sightseeing includes: Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and the famous Bernini-designed St. Peter's Square. We also see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Vittoriano Monument, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Free time in the city. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
Lunch: In Rome city center, free time, will be extra
Dinner: In Rome city center, free time, will be extra.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Rome (20 km)
Total Distance: 20 km
Day 5 : Rome – Siena - Florence
After breakfast, depart for Siena, known for its medieval marvels. Famous for the Palio, a famous horse race without riders, Siena’s walk will make you feel like you have stepped into the Middle Ages. You will visit the stunning Campo Square, the Mangia Tower, and the Palazzo Pubblico. The Siena Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece, is also worth seeing. After sightseeing, enjoy some free time in Siena's neighborhoods, picking up local flags, or having a snack at a café. Then, we will proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, take the Florence City Tour, including the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistry of St. John, Florence Cathedral, and Signoria Square. Free time in the city center to explore more or shop. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
After breakfast, depart for Siena, known for its medieval marvels. Famous for the Palio, a famous horse race without riders, Siena’s walk will make you feel like you have stepped into the Middle Ages. You will visit the stunning Campo Square, the Mangia Tower, and the Palazzo Pubblico. The Siena Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece, is also worth seeing. After sightseeing, enjoy some free time in Siena's neighborhoods, picking up local flags, or having a snack at a café. Then, we will proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, take the Florence City Tour, including the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistry of St. John, Florence Cathedral, and Signoria Square. Free time in the city center to explore more or shop. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
Lunch: In Florence city center, free time, will be extra
Dinner: In Florence city center, free time, will be extra.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Rome – Siena (239 km), Siena – Florence (75 km)
Total Distance: 314 km
Check-in time:: Depending on road conditions, approximately 20:00
Day 6 : Florence – Pisa – Serravalle Designer Outlet - Milan
After breakfast, depart with our private bus to Pisa. See the Leaning Tower, the Miracle Square (Duomo), and the Baptistery. After Pisa, visit the Serravalle Designer Outlet, renowned for major brands. Then, proceed to Milan. In Milan, we will visit the city’s fashionable avenues, culminating at Duomo Square, where we see the Milan Cathedral, one of Italy’s most magnificent and architecturally impressive structures. Shopping in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and along the famous boulevard. After the tour and free time, transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
After breakfast, depart with our private bus to Pisa. See the Leaning Tower, the Miracle Square (Duomo), and the Baptistery. After Pisa, visit the Serravalle Designer Outlet, renowned for major brands. Then, proceed to Milan. In Milan, we will visit the city’s fashionable avenues, culminating at Duomo Square, where we see the Milan Cathedral, one of Italy’s most magnificent and architecturally impressive structures. Shopping in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and along the famous boulevard. After the tour and free time, transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
Lunch: Pisa, free time, will be extra
Dinner: Milan city center, free time, will be extra.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Florence - Pisa (100 km), Pisa – Milan (280 km)
Total Distance: 380 km
Check-in time:: Depending on road conditions, approximately 20:00
Day 7: Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione Garda – Venice
After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Lake Como in Lombardy, near the Swiss border. Enjoy free time by the lake, widely regarded for its beauty, tranquility, and endless scenery. You may sip a coffee while enjoying the view or take a walk exploring the area. Then, travel towards Venice, stopping at the famous Sirmione Garda Lake. Once in Venice, walk to St. Mark’s Square. With your guide’s approval, you take a private vaporetto to the square and enjoy sights like St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge. After the tour and free time, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Lake Como in Lombardy, near the Swiss border. Enjoy free time by the lake, widely regarded for its beauty, tranquility, and endless scenery. You may sip a coffee while enjoying the view or take a walk exploring the area. Then, travel towards Venice, stopping at the famous Sirmione Garda Lake. Once in Venice, walk to St. Mark’s Square. With your guide’s approval, you take a private vaporetto to the square and enjoy sights like St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge. After the tour and free time, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: At the hotel, included in the price.
Lunch: In Venice, free time, will be extra
Dinner: In Mestre city center, free time, will be extra.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Milan- Lago Como (50 km), Lago Como – Venice (305 km)
Total Distance: 355 km
Check-in time: Depending on road conditions, approximately 21:00
Day 8: Venice – Ljub ljana - Belgrade
After breakfast, travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia, the 2016 European Green Capital. Our panoramic tour includes Ljubljana River, Parliament Building, Ljubljana University, Old Town Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Preseren Square. Depart from Ljubljana towards Belgrade, Serbia, passing through Croatia. Arrive in Belgrade and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: Included in the hotel price.
After breakfast, travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia, the 2016 European Green Capital. Our panoramic tour includes Ljubljana River, Parliament Building, Ljubljana University, Old Town Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Preseren Square. Depart from Ljubljana towards Belgrade, Serbia, passing through Croatia. Arrive in Belgrade and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: Included in the hotel price.
Lunch: In Ljubljana, free time, extra cost.
Dinner: On the highway rest stop, extra cost.
Currency : Italy - Euro, Slovenia - Euro, Serbia - Dinar
Currency : Italy - Euro, Slovenia - Euro, Serbia - Dinar
Route: Ljubljana - Belgrade (530 km)
Total Distance: 760 km
Day 9 : Belgrade - Sofia – Ankara
After breakfast, disembarkation and departure towards Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Upon arrival, do a panoramic city tour including Saint Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Basha Mosque. Afterward, proceed to Ankara and arrive. Tour ends here. We look forward to seeing you on another tour organization. (Depending on customs, late arrival the next day is possible.)
Breakfast:: Included in the hotel price.
After breakfast, disembarkation and departure towards Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Upon arrival, do a panoramic city tour including Saint Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Basha Mosque. Afterward, proceed to Ankara and arrive. Tour ends here. We look forward to seeing you on another tour organization. (Depending on customs, late arrival the next day is possible.)
Breakfast:: Included in the hotel price.
Lunch: In Sofia, free time, extra cost.
Dinner: On highway rest stop, extra cost.
Currency : Serbia - Dinar, Bulgaria - Lev
Currency : Serbia - Dinar, Bulgaria - Lev
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (390 km), Sofia – Istanbul (550 km)
Total Distance: 940 km
Istanbul Entry Time:Estimated customs clearance time: 03:00
Total Distance: 940 km
Istanbul Entry Time:Estimated customs clearance time: 03:00
- Our participating guests are required to hold a valid Multi-Entry Schengen visa that is valid throughout the entire tour duration. (Green Passport holders are exempt from visa requirements.)
- During the tour, to make purchases and payments in all the countries on the itinerary, holding Euro currency is sufficient. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions using local currency.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is also advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the night.
- Our tours implement daily seat rotation (seat change) in the vehicle; fixed seats and front-seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-day stay requirement to bring items such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc.
- The duty-free shopping limit for entry into Turkey from abroad is:
Cigarettes: 3 cartons
Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of spirits (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol content, wine, and champagne)
Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of spirits (including alcoholic beverages with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne)
Perfume: 600 ml
Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items
Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg
Coffee: 1 kg
Tea: 1 kg
- Due to weather and road conditions, guides may make changes to the planned itinerary to show all sites listed in the program.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before departure. If cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour, a 30% penalty is applied; for cancellations 20 days or fewer before departure, 100% penalty applies. Cancellation requests accompanied by official medical reports, work leave documents, or other official documents from Turkey or related to hotel bookings and services are not accepted for cancellations from outside Turkey.
- Our minimum participation requirement is 25 persons. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the last cancellation deadline is 20 days before the tour departure date. The cancellation will be announced by Viyatravel due to insufficient participation.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specific hotel names or where multiple options are available for the same destination, hotels will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days prior to the departure.
- During events such as fairs, congresses, concerts, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located beyond the specified distance. In such cases, Viyatravel will inform guests 15 days prior to the departure date.
- Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability; beds in such rooms are smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one additional fold-out or sofa bed. Since fold-out beds are smaller and called "sofa beds," participants reserve the right to accept the potential crowding and bed type issues in these rooms, especially for child discounts, which are applicable only for a single child sharing with two adults.
- The services included in the tour program, such as breakfasts, are generally continental and consist of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, served in a dedicated hall for groups, in accordance with the country's breakfast culture.
- The panoramic city tours included in the package are 2-3 hour tours conducted from the vehicle with guide narration, not including entrance to museums or archaeological sites. If these tours cannot be conducted due to restrictions or weather conditions, Viyatravel is not responsible. Some tours may be replaced with bus or walking tours if roads are closed or access is restricted.
- Waiting times at border crossings during land travel may exceed standard durations; Viyatravel is not responsible for any negative experiences caused by these delays.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel at minimum 20 participants. If the minimum number is not met, the tours may not be conducted or prices may vary depending on content, vehicle type, and number of participants. Tour dates, times, and destinations may be adjusted based on local museum or site opening hours and weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is optional. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours accept to wait at a designated rest stop en route. Such passengers will be left at the rest stop and picked up after the tour’s completion.
- Flight-related check-in and boarding procedures are personal; guests must complete these at the airport counters or online prior to the flight. Viyatravel is not responsible for missed flights due to late check-in.
- If guests do not arrive at the airport as notified or do not complete check-in procedures on time, Viyatravel is not responsible for the flight's status. Those who miss the flight must bear all additional costs for new tickets and transfers arranged to reach the tour destination.
- Viyatravel acts solely as an intermediary between passengers and airlines, operating under the regulation of the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight delays or schedule changes due to operational reasons are possible; Viyatravel will inform guests as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of schedule changes when purchasing the tour. Children aged 0-2 are not charged for airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used are classified according to the number of passengers:
Buses: used for 25-46 persons – Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: used for 17-24 persons – Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega
Minibuses: used for up to 16 persons – VW Volt, Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests, by accepting the above conditions, are deemed to have purchased and agreed to the tour.
What's Included
* Comfortable bus transportation service between Ankara – Thessaloniki – Igoumenitsa – Bari – Rome – Florence – Milan – Venice – Sofia – Ankara.
* City tours in Rome – Florence – Venice – Thessaloniki – Belgrade – Sofia.
* 2-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel around Florence.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel in Milan.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel around Venice.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
* Parga Tour.
* Naples Tour.
* Siena Tour.
* Pisa Tour.
* Milan Tour.
* Lake Como Tour.
* Sirmione Garda Tour.
* Ljubljana Tour.
* Ferry trip from Igoumenitsa to Bari (Brindisi).
* Professional Turkish-speaking guide services.
* Limited water service in the vehicle.
* All highway check-point and parking fees.
* Customs duties.
* City tours in Rome – Florence – Venice – Thessaloniki – Belgrade – Sofia.
* 2-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel around Florence.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel in Milan.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel around Venice.
* 1-night accommodation with bed and breakfast at a 3* or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
* Parga Tour.
* Naples Tour.
* Siena Tour.
* Pisa Tour.
* Milan Tour.
* Lake Como Tour.
* Sirmione Garda Tour.
* Ljubljana Tour.
* Ferry trip from Igoumenitsa to Bari (Brindisi).
* Professional Turkish-speaking guide services.
* Limited water service in the vehicle.
* All highway check-point and parking fees.
* Customs duties.
Not Included
* Visa fee and service charge (Multiple-entry Schengen Visa)
* Tours organized by the guide
* City Accommodation Taxes, Italy Headset Service, Venice Entrance Fee (50 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
* Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, etc.
* Outbound departure tax
* Travel health insurance
* Lunch and dinner
* Vaporetto fare (round trip 15 EUR)
* Additional tours organized by the guide
* All personal expenses
* Optional driver tips
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