BIG ITALY - GREECE - BALKANS TOUR
7 Nights – 9 Days
ALL CITY TOURS and DESIGNER OUTLET INCLUDED
NO EXTRA TOURS
Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa – Naples – Rome – Siena - Florence – Pisa
Servalle Designer Outlet - Venice – Milan – Como Lake – Sirmione – Garda - Ljubljana - Belgrade - Sofia
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 11 / September 18 / September 25 / October 2 / October 9 / October 16 / October 23 / October 30 / November 6 / November 7
Special Days :
January Semester : January 23
April Semester and Ramadan Feast : April 14
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : April 17
May 19 Youth and Sports Day : May 15
Eid al-Adha : 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 : Bursa – Thessaloniki
Our tour begins with departure at 16:30 from Bursa Nilüfer Migros front, passing through Tekirdağ to İpsala.
Day 2 : Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa
After customs and passport procedures, entering Greece. Arriving in Dedeağaç, Gümülcüne, and İskeçe, then reaching Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki City Tour includes Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Trade Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks, Saint Demetrios Cathedral, and the statue of Alexander the Great. At the end of the city tour, we visit Atatürk's house. Then, a short rest in the cafes of Thessaloniki on the famous Kordon promenade, where we taste Greece’s famous coffee, Frappe. Free time in the city. Meeting at the specified time by our guide and departure to Parga. Parga, the town where Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, Grand Vizier of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, was born. Walking tour of Parga with its narrow streets and preserved Ottoman architecture. Free time before moving to Igoumenitsa Port after customs procedures, where our group will be assigned seats. Departing at 23:30 by ferry.
Breakfast:: Extra breakfast at a rest stop in Kavala.
Lunch: Free time in Thessaloniki city center, options available at extra charge.
Dinner: Free time in Igoumenitsa, options available at extra charge.
Currency : Greece - Euro
Route: İstanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km) , Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa(323 km)
Total Distance: 904 km
Day 3 : Bari (Brindisi) – Naples – Rome
Arriving in Italy’s port city, either Bari or Brindisi, by 09:30 local time, then departing for Naples by bus. After arrival, a panoramic Naples city tour. During the tour, see Plebiscito Square, the 17th-century Royal Palace, Castel Nuovo, Piazza San Pietro, and Pantheon, as well as the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the shopping gallery I. Umberto, the San Carlo Opera House from 1737, and the Naples Port. Following the tour and free time, transfer to Rome, the capital of Italy. Check-in at the hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: Extra purchased on the ship.
Lunch: Free time in Naples city center, options at extra charge.
Dinner: Free time in Rome city center, options at extra charge.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Bari-Napoli (265 km), Napoli – Bari (225 km)
Total Distance: 490 km
Check-in Time:: Approximately 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 4 : Rome
After breakfast, we will do the Rome City Tour. The sights include Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and Bernini's design, Piazza Venezia, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan's Market, Circus Maximus, the square where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Monument, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Free time in the city. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: Free time in Rome city center, options at extra charge.
Dinner: Free time in Rome city center, options at extra charge.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Rome (20 km)
Total Distance Covered: 20 km
Check-in Time:: Approximately 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 5 : Rome – Siena - Florence
After breakfast, we depart towards Siena, known as a medieval masterpiece. In Siena, famous for the Palio horse races, you will feel like you’ve traveled back to the Middle Ages during our walking tour. Enjoy the sights of Siena, from the narrow streets to the Campo Square, where the Mangia Tower and Pubblico Palace await. The Siena Cathedral nearby is an architectural must-see. Afterwards, you can explore the neighborhoods of Siena and shop for local banners or enjoy a snack in the cafes around the square. Then, we proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour includes Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence Cathedral, and Signoria Palace. After the tour, free time to explore and shop in the city center. Check-in at the hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: Free time in Florence city center, options at extra charge.
Dinner: Free time in Florence city center, options at extra charge.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Rome – Siena (239 km), Siena – Florence (75 km)
Total Distance Covered: 314 km
Check-in Time:: Depending on traffic conditions, around 20:00
Day 6 : Florence – Pisa – Serravalle Designer Outlet - Milan
After breakfast, we depart with our private bus towards Pisa. Attractions include the leaning tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo, and the Baptistery. Afterward, we visit the Servalle Designer Outlet, home to many world-famous brands. Then, we head to Milan, Italy’s fashion and industrial hub. We do a city tour including the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, San Giovanni Baptistery, Florence Cathedral, and Signoria Palace. Enjoy shopping or exploring independently. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: Free time in Pisa, options at extra charge.
Dinner: Free time in Milan city center, options at extra charge.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Florence - Pisa (100 km), Pisa – Milan (280 km)
Total Distance Covered: 380 km
Check-in Time:: Approximately 20:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 7: Milan – Como Lake – Sirmione Garda – Venice
After breakfast, our first stop is Como Lake in Lombardy. Enjoy the natural beauty at one of Europe's most renowned lakes, where you can relax, have coffee, or walk along the lake. Then, we proceed to Venice. Arriving in Venice, we head to St. Mark’s Square. With optional boat rides, we visit the famous square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge. Free time in Venice. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: Free time in Venice, options at extra charge.
Dinner: Free time in Mestre, options at extra charge.
Currency : Italy - Euro
Route: Milan - Como (50 km), Como – Mestre (305 km)
Total Distance Covered: 355 km
Check-in Time:: Approximately 21:00 depending on traffic conditions
Day 8: Venice – Ljubljana - Belgrade
After breakfast, we proceed to Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, awarded the 2016 European Green Capital. The panoramic city tour includes Ljubljana River, Parliament Building, University of Ljubljana, Old Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Preseren Square. Departing Ljubljana, we cross through Croatia to reach Belgrade, Serbia’s capital. Check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: Free time in Ljubljana, options at extra charge.
Dinner: On the highway rest area, options at extra charge.
Currency : Italy - Euro, Slovenia – Euro, Serbia - Dinar
Route: Mestre- Ljubljana (230 km), Ljubljana – Belgrade (530 km)
Total Distance Covered: 760 km
Estimated Arrival at the Border:: Approximately 22:30, subject to customs clearance
Day 9 : Belgrade - Sofia – Bursa
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and departure: We arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, and do a panoramic city tour. Attractions include Saint Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Başı Mosque. After the tour, we drive back to Bursa. Our tour ends here. We hope to see you on another tour organization.
(Depending on customs procedures, arrival might be late at night the next day.)
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel.
Lunch: In Sofia, at your own expense.
Dinner: On the highway rest area, options at extra charge.
Currency : Serbia – Dinar, Bulgaria - Lev
Route: Belgrade- Sofia (390 km), Sofia – Istanbul (550 km)
Total Distance: 940 km
Estimated Entry Time at Istanbul:Approximately 03:00, depending on customs clearance