Big Italy Greece Balkan Tour - Bursa
BIG ITALY & GREECE & BALKAN TOUR
7 Nights – 9 Days
Sofia – Belgrade – Ljubljana – Verona – Milan – Venice – Florence – Pisa
Siena – Rome – Pompeii – Igoumenitsa – Thessaloniki
7 Nights – 9 Days
Sofia – Belgrade – Ljubljana – Verona – Milan – Venice – Florence – Pisa
Siena – Rome – Pompeii – Igoumenitsa – Thessaloniki
Tour Departure 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 18 / September 25 / October 9 / October 16 / October 23 / 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 18 / September 25 / October 9 / October 16 / October 23 / November 6 / November 7
Special Days:
January Semester : January 23
April Semester 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
Kurban Bayramı (Festival of Sacrifice): May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10 / July 11
Republic Day: October 23
November Semester: November 6 / November 7
Kurban Bayramı (Festival of Sacrifice): May 22 / May 23
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 10 / July 11
Republic Day: October 23
November Semester: November 6 / November 7
Day 1/2 – Bursa – Sofia – Belgrade
On the first day of our trip, we depart from Bursa Nilüfer Migros at 17:30 and arrive at Kapikule via Edirne. After customs and passport procedures, we enter Bulgaria. Then we arrive at Bulgaria’s capital Sofia. After arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour of Sofia. The sights we will see include St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, St. Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Bashi Mosque. After our Sofia tour, we head towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. After arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Belgrade - Venice
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Venice. Guests who wish can visit Slovenia's capital Ljubljana (Extra 45 €) organized by your guide. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, Ljubljana University, the Old Square, the Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Prešeren Square. After leaving the city, we arrive in Venice. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Venice. Guests who wish can visit Slovenia's capital Ljubljana (Extra 45 €) organized by your guide. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, Ljubljana University, the Old Square, the Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Prešeren Square. After leaving the city, we arrive in Venice. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Venice - (Milan & Verona)
After breakfast, we have free time. Guests wishing to join the full-day extra (95 €) Milan & Verona tour will proceed. First, we arrive in Verona, famous for its marble and the residence of the most famous love story of Romeo and Juliet. We will have the opportunity to see the historic Arena, Palazzo della Ragione, and the Erbe Square. After leaving Verona, we move to the fashion and industrial city of Milan. During our Milan city tour, we walk through the stylish streets to the famous Doumo square. In the square, we see the Doumo Cathedral, one of the most important and architecturally magnificent structures in Italy. We shop at Galleria Vittoria Emanuele and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard and complete our time in Milan. Heading back to Venice and arrival. Accommodation at our hotel.
After breakfast, we have free time. Guests wishing to join the full-day extra (95 €) Milan & Verona tour will proceed. First, we arrive in Verona, famous for its marble and the residence of the most famous love story of Romeo and Juliet. We will have the opportunity to see the historic Arena, Palazzo della Ragione, and the Erbe Square. After leaving Verona, we move to the fashion and industrial city of Milan. During our Milan city tour, we walk through the stylish streets to the famous Doumo square. In the square, we see the Doumo Cathedral, one of the most important and architecturally magnificent structures in Italy. We shop at Galleria Vittoria Emanuele and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard and complete our time in Milan. Heading back to Venice and arrival. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5: Venice - Florence
After having breakfast, we move towards central Venice. Upon our arrival, we begin our walking tour to St. Mark's Square. If approved by the guests, we will reach the historic St. Mark's Square by special water taxis (15 €). The sights include St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge. Guests can also participate in an extra gondola ride organized by the guide (Extra 45€). After our visit to Venice, we head for Florence. Guests wishing can join a tour to Pisa. In Pisa, we will see the Leaning Tower, Campo dei Miracoli (Duomo Square), and the cylindrical Baptistery (55 €). Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After having breakfast, we move towards central Venice. Upon our arrival, we begin our walking tour to St. Mark's Square. If approved by the guests, we will reach the historic St. Mark's Square by special water taxis (15 €). The sights include St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge. Guests can also participate in an extra gondola ride organized by the guide (Extra 45€). After our visit to Venice, we head for Florence. Guests wishing can join a tour to Pisa. In Pisa, we will see the Leaning Tower, Campo dei Miracoli (Duomo Square), and the cylindrical Baptistery (55 €). Transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Florence – Rome
After breakfast, we check out and arrive in the city, where we will take a Florence city tour. During this tour, the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence Cathedral, and the Signoria Palace will be seen panoramically. After the tour, guests have free time to explore and shop in the city’s center. After the tour, we will move to Rome. Guests wishing can join an extra tour to the historical city of Siena in the Tuscany region, where we will travel back in time while visiting the medieval streets. We will see the Piazza del Campo and examples of Gothic-Roman architecture (65 €). Transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, we check out and arrive in the city, where we will take a Florence city tour. During this tour, the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence Cathedral, and the Signoria Palace will be seen panoramically. After the tour, guests have free time to explore and shop in the city’s center. After the tour, we will move to Rome. Guests wishing can join an extra tour to the historical city of Siena in the Tuscany region, where we will travel back in time while visiting the medieval streets. We will see the Piazza del Campo and examples of Gothic-Roman architecture (65 €). Transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Rome
After breakfast, we take a City Introduction Tour of Rome. Among the sights are: Vatican, accepted as the center of Christianity, St. Peter's Cathedral, and the famous Venice Square designed by architect Bernini. After that, we will see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan Forum, Circus Maximus racing area, the venue where Mussolini spoke to the public at Venice Square, the Vittoriano Monument, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Free time in the city. Overnight at your hotel. After a short rest, guests wishing can join an extra Night Tour of Rome organized by your guide (Extra 45€). During our tour, we will have the chance to see Rome at night from the Lovers' Hill, and we will also view Navona Square, Pantheon, Colosseum, Via Del Corso, and Piazza Del Popolo under the evening lights. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Rome – Brindisi (Bari)
After breakfast, we depart for Italy's port city Bari or Brindisi. During the trip, we will have the opportunity to visit the Ancient City of Pompeii at a discounted price organized by your guide (Extra 80 €). In this tour, we will see the preserved ruins such as shops, houses where villagers lived, the amphitheater, and the city square at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius, one of the few ancient cities that best reflect its original condition. After this tour, we proceed to the port. After customs procedures, we take our designated places, and the ferry departs at 23:30. Our night will be spent with a ferry journey.
After breakfast, we depart for Italy's port city Bari or Brindisi. During the trip, we will have the opportunity to visit the Ancient City of Pompeii at a discounted price organized by your guide (Extra 80 €). In this tour, we will see the preserved ruins such as shops, houses where villagers lived, the amphitheater, and the city square at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius, one of the few ancient cities that best reflect its original condition. After this tour, we proceed to the port. After customs procedures, we take our designated places, and the ferry departs at 23:30. Our night will be spent with a ferry journey.
Day 9: Igoumenitsa – Thessaloniki – Bursa
In the morning, we arrive at the Igoumenitsa port and head towards Thessaloniki. Then we will have a city tour of Thessaloniki. During the city tour, we will see the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, and the largest cathedral in Greece, the Church of St. Demetrius, as well as the Alexander the Great Statue. At the end of our tour, we will visit the house of our great leader Atatürk. After a short resting break, we will take a walk along the waterfront known for its cafes in Thessaloniki and taste Greece's famous coffee, Frappe. After the city tour, we have free time. We will meet at the time indicated by the guide and head towards Ipsala via Iskenderun, Gumuldur, and Dedeagac. After customs procedures, we arrive in Bursa via Tekirdag. Our tour ends. We hope to see you in another tour organization. (Estimated arrival time depends on customs procedures around 04:30 the next day.)
In the morning, we arrive at the Igoumenitsa port and head towards Thessaloniki. Then we will have a city tour of Thessaloniki. During the city tour, we will see the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, and the largest cathedral in Greece, the Church of St. Demetrius, as well as the Alexander the Great Statue. At the end of our tour, we will visit the house of our great leader Atatürk. After a short resting break, we will take a walk along the waterfront known for its cafes in Thessaloniki and taste Greece's famous coffee, Frappe. After the city tour, we have free time. We will meet at the time indicated by the guide and head towards Ipsala via Iskenderun, Gumuldur, and Dedeagac. After customs procedures, we arrive in Bursa via Tekirdag. Our tour ends. We hope to see you in another tour organization. (Estimated arrival time depends on customs procedures around 04:30 the next day.)
- Guests participating in the tour must have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa throughout the duration of the tour. (Green Passport holders are exempt from this requirement.)
- It is sufficient to have Euros with you for shopping and expenses in all countries included in the tour program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions using local currency.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred throughout the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied on a daily basis in the seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a minimum 3-day accommodation requirement for bringing goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drinks (excluding drinks with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including those with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Tour guides may make changes to the program flow as long as they show all the places listed in the itinerary, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days prior. In case of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and in case of 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work permit documents, etc., presented with the cancellation request will unfortunately not be accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services booked abroad.
- Our tour programs are organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last notification for cancellation will be 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is provided without mentioning the names in the tour program, and/or if there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used beyond the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be provided based on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are of types called folding and coach beds, participants in the 3rd person and/or child reservations accept any potential crowding and bed type in the rooms.
- Child discounts are applicable for one child who meets the age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country, generally consisting of a limited menu referred to as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate area allocated for groups.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, not including museum or archaeological site entrances, and last for a maximum of 2-3 hours. Viyatravel is not responsible for the non-realization of these tours due to local authorities not allowing entry or closed roads for any event, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot in cases where closed roads or places that do not allow vehicle entry occur.
- During journeys involving road crossings at customs gates, waiting times may exceed standard durations, and Viyatravel is not responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Optional tours will be organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the tours may not take place. Alternatively, extra tour prices, content, and the vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the conditions of open/closed museum and archaeological sites and weather conditions at the locations to be visited.
- Optional tours are at the discretion of the participant and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour accept that they will be dropped off at an available rest facility on the way and will be picked up at the point they were dropped off after the completion of the tour.
- Guests participating in air-inclusive tours are required to check-in and complete boarding procedures personally at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online through the airline's websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for those who are not present at the specified airport at the times reported by Viyatravel, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or have completed these procedures but do not board the plane. Expenses incurred for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area for those who miss their flight will be borne by them.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be delays in scheduled and charter flights, or hours may change before the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to inform these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of hour changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of participants. The type of vehicle to be used is determined based on the number of people in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midi Buses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz *Otokar Mega
Mini Buses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt *Mercedes Sprinter.
- All guests are considered to have accepted the above-mentioned items upon completing the purchase of the tour.
- It is sufficient to have Euros with you for shopping and expenses in all countries included in the tour program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions using local currency.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred throughout the trip. It is also advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the night.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied on a daily basis in the seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a minimum 3-day accommodation requirement for bringing goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- The duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drinks (excluding drinks with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drinks (including those with less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Tour guides may make changes to the program flow as long as they show all the places listed in the itinerary, depending on weather and road conditions.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days prior. In case of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and in case of 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports, work permit documents, etc., presented with the cancellation request will unfortunately not be accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services booked abroad.
- Our tour programs are organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last notification for cancellation will be 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is provided without mentioning the names in the tour program, and/or if there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used beyond the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
- Triple rooms may be provided based on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are of types called folding and coach beds, participants in the 3rd person and/or child reservations accept any potential crowding and bed type in the rooms.
- Child discounts are applicable for one child who meets the age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country, generally consisting of a limited menu referred to as continental breakfast, including butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate area allocated for groups.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with guide narration from inside the vehicle, not including museum or archaeological site entrances, and last for a maximum of 2-3 hours. Viyatravel is not responsible for the non-realization of these tours due to local authorities not allowing entry or closed roads for any event, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot in cases where closed roads or places that do not allow vehicle entry occur.
- During journeys involving road crossings at customs gates, waiting times may exceed standard durations, and Viyatravel is not responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Optional tours will be organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, the tours may not take place. Alternatively, extra tour prices, content, and the vehicles used may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the conditions of open/closed museum and archaeological sites and weather conditions at the locations to be visited.
- Optional tours are at the discretion of the participant and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour accept that they will be dropped off at an available rest facility on the way and will be picked up at the point they were dropped off after the completion of the tour.
- Guests participating in air-inclusive tours are required to check-in and complete boarding procedures personally at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online through the airline's websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for those who are not present at the specified airport at the times reported by Viyatravel, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or have completed these procedures but do not board the plane. Expenses incurred for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area for those who miss their flight will be borne by them.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be delays in scheduled and charter flights, or hours may change before the existing trip and flight. Viyatravel is obliged to inform these changes as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of hour changes when purchasing the trip. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of participants. The type of vehicle to be used is determined based on the number of people in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midi Buses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz *Otokar Mega
Mini Buses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt *Mercedes Sprinter.
- All guests are considered to have accepted the above-mentioned items upon completing the purchase of the tour.
What's Included
*Bus transportation services between Bursa – Sofia – Belgrade – Venice – Florence – Rome – Bari – Igoumenitsa – Thessaloniki.
*City tours will be conducted in Rome – Florence – Venice – Thessaloniki – Belgrade – Sofia.
*1 Night Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
*2 Nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Venice (surroundings).
*1 Night Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Florence (surroundings).
*2 Nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
*Ferry trip between Bari (Brindisi) - Igoumenitsa.
*Professional Turkish guiding services.
*Limited water service on the vehicle.
*All highway check-point and parking fees.
*Customs Taxes.
*City tours will be conducted in Rome – Florence – Venice – Thessaloniki – Belgrade – Sofia.
*1 Night Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
*2 Nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Venice (surroundings).
*1 Night Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Florence (surroundings).
*2 Nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
*Ferry trip between Bari (Brindisi) - Igoumenitsa.
*Professional Turkish guiding services.
*Limited water service on the vehicle.
*All highway check-point and parking fees.
*Customs Taxes.
Not Included
*Visa fee and service charge (Multiple Entry Schengen Visa)
*Foreign exit tax,
*Travel Health Insurance
*Extra tours.
*City Accommodation Taxes, Italy Ear Service, Venice Entry Fee (50 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
*Entrance fees for museums, historical sites, etc.
*Lunch and Dinner,
*Extra tours organized by the guide
*All personal expenses,
*Optional driver tips
*Foreign exit tax,
*Travel Health Insurance
*Extra tours.
*City Accommodation Taxes, Italy Ear Service, Venice Entry Fee (50 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
*Entrance fees for museums, historical sites, etc.
*Lunch and Dinner,
*Extra tours organized by the guide
*All personal expenses,
*Optional driver tips
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