Great Central Europe and Hallstatt Tour (Including All Tours and Outlet) - Ankara

Tour details
                                     Great Central Europe and Hallstatt Tour
                                    ALL CITY TOURS INCLUDED!!!
           “From Vienna to Hallstatt, from Prague to Budapest: Europe’s Most Beautiful Story”
           Bulgaria – Serbia – Hungary – Slovakia - Czech Republic – Austria
 

      Belgrade – Szeged – Parndorf Designer Outlet
– Vienna – Hallstatt – Cesky Krumlov – Prague – Bratislava – Esztergom – Visegrad – Szentendre – Budapest – Belgrade – Sofia


Travel Dates :
January 18 / March 15 / April 19 / May 17 / May 23 / May 24 / June 7 / June 14 / June 21 / June 28 / July 5 / July 12 / July 19 / July 26 / August 2 / August 9 / August 16 / August 23 / August 30 / September 13 / September 27 / October 11 / October 25 / November 8
Special Days:
January semester break: January 18
Eid al-Fitr and April Semester Break: 19 April
National Sovereignty and Children's Day (April 23): 19 April
May 19 Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day: 17 May
Eid al-Adha: May 23 / May 24
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 12
Republic Day: October 25
November Semester Break: November 8
 
Day 1 Ankara – Belgrade
Our tour begins at 12:00 from the National Library Front; at 12:30 from Ümitköy Bridge; and at 13:00 from Eryaman Optimum with our departure. After a coffee and shopping break in Edirne, we complete our passport and customs procedures at Kapıkule border gate and then pass into Bulgaria. We follow the route Svilengrad – Plovdiv – Sofia to Belgrade.
Day 2 Belgrade - Subotica
Arriving in Belgrade in the afternoon, we begin our panoramic city tour. We start the city tour on the most elegant street, Knez Mihailova. Then we visit Belgrade Fortress, one of the oldest cities in Europe, which was the site of the conquest of Mehmed the Conqueror but was handed over to Suleiman the Magnificent. Inside the fortress, we see the Key Money Monument, French Monument, Istanbul Gate, Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Sokollu Fountain, and the terrace with the best view of the convergence of the Danube and Sava rivers. We end our tour here, then have free time. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel for accommodation. Night in Novi Sad, Subotica, or surrounding hotels. Breakfast in the morning:
2. Day Breakfast:
It will be purchased extra at the rest stops on the road.
Lunch: In Belgrade city center with free time, will be purchased extra.
Dinner: During free time, will be purchased extra.
Route: Istanbul-Belgrade (940 km), Belgrade – Subotica (188 km)

3. Day Subotica – Szeged – Parndorf Designer Outlet – Vienna
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Szeged, Hungary's third largest city, located on the southern border of the country. Szeged is also called 'City of Sunshine'.The Tisza River gives life to the city and has also caused devastating floods like the 1879 disaster. Szeged, probably visited by Attila the Hun, served as a district center for the Budin and Eger provinces during the Ottoman period, under the name Segedin. During our panoramic tour, we see the Votive Church and City Square, then enjoy free time. Afterward, we move to Parndorf Outlet, famous for brand name shopping. After the outlet tour, transfer to our hotel. Those interested can join the guide-organized Vienna Concert activity in the evening (€65). Since Vienna is the capital of classical music, we have the chance to enjoy famous classical concerts in Vienna as an extra.
Breakfast:: Will be served at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be extra and can be purchased during free time.
Dinner: Will be extra and can be purchased during free time.
Route: Subotica-Szeged (55 km), Szeged – Parndorf (361 km), Parndorf – Vienna (51 km)



4. Day Vienna – Hallstatt – Wels
After breakfast at our hotel, we leave for a city tour of Vienna. We begin the city tour of Vienna, which includes the Opera House, University, Parliament Building, Theater, Hofburg Palace, and Museums district. After the tour, there will be free time with your guide’s explanations. Then, after free time, we move to Hallstatt, known as Europe's Chinese replica and one of Europe's most beautiful villages. Hallstatt, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a lakeside view during the introduction and short walk. During free time, you can sit on benches by the lake, watch swans, explore charming houses in the alleys, and do shopping at regional stores in the town square. After visiting Hallstatt, we transfer to our hotel in Wels, Linz, or nearby.
Breakfast:: Served at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra and purchased during free time.
Dinner: Will be extra and purchased during free time.
Route: Vienna-Hallstatt (288 km), Hallstatt-Wels (101 km)



5. Day Wels – Cesky Krumlov – Prague
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town, a jewel of the Czech Republic, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cesky Krumlov, which was in ruins during the darkest days of communism, revived starting in the 1990s and showcases its beauty to visitors. You will be enchanted by Cesky Krumlov. After a short stop, we proceed to Prague. In Prague, our panoramic city tour includes the Hradcany Castle area, Loreta Church, Presidential Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, Franz Kafka's house, Charles Bridge (built at the behest of Emperor Charles IV, featuring 31 statues of saints), the Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock Tower (built in the 15th century with 12 apostles), and Týn Church. After the city tour, you will have free time. Those interested can join the guide-organized Czech Night event (€65). Enjoy an entertaining night with Czech music and dance at local restaurants, tasting Czech cuisine. Overnight in Prague.
Breakfast:: Included at the hotel and part of the tour.
6. Day Prague – Bratislava - Esztergom – Visegrad – Szentendre – Budapest
After breakfast at our hotel, we proceed to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.In our Bratislava city tour, we will see riverside areas, the Jewish Genocide Memorial, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the palace where Mozart played at age 6 and Franz Liszt at age 9, Michael's Tower, the Old Town Square, Napoleon’s Military Museum, and the Slovak National Theatre. After the tour, we visit Esztergom Cathedral and the remains of the Ottoman fortress. Then we visit the imposing Visegrad Castle, which will be viewed panoramically. Following this, we go to the small town of Szentendre, known for handcrafted textiles, crystals, porcelain, souvenirs, and spirits, where you have free time, then move to Budapest. Transfer to our hotel. Night in Budapest.

Breakfast:: Served at our hotel and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be extra during free time.
Dinner: Will be extra during free time.
Route: Prague – Bratislava (328 km), Bratislava – Esztergom (158 km), Esztergom-Szentendre (38 km), Szentendre-Budapest (21 km)
7. Day Budapest – Belgrade
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our Budapest city tour. The panoramic city tour includes Elisabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, St. Matthias Cathedral, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square. Those interested can join the tour with a Danube River boat activity (€35). After the tour, there will be free time, then transfer back to the hotel. Night in Belgrade.
Breakfast:: Served at our hotel and included in the tour.
Lunch: Will be extra during free time.
Dinner: Will be extra during free time.
Route: Budapest-Belgrade (380 km)
8. Day Belgrade – Sofia – Ankara
After breakfast, the rooms will be vacated, and then we proceed to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Sofia will be conducted. Our tour includes St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Başı Mosque. After the tour, we will proceed for the return journey to Ankara. The journey is expected to arrive late in the next day due to border crossings. Our tour ends here. Hope to see you again on another organization..
Breakfast:: Served at our hotel and included in the price.
Lunch: Will be available in Sofia as free time; extra purchase.
Dinner: Will be during the rest stop along the highway; extra purchase.
Currency : Serbia – Dinar, Bulgaria – Leva
Route:  Belgrade- Sofia (390 km), Sofia – Istanbul (550 km)
Total Distance Covered:
940 km
Estimated Entry Time in Istanbul:Approximate 03:00 considering border crossing times
What's included
* Transportation with luxury buses
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* Accommodation and breakfast at 3 or 4-star hotels for 1 night in Subotica, Novisad or surroundings, 1 night in Vienna, 1 night in Wels, Linz or surroundings, 1 night in Prague, 1 night in Budapest and 1 night in Belgrade
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program.
* Szeged tour
* Parndorf Designer Outlet tour
* Vienna tour
* Hallstatt tour
* Cesky Krumlov tour
* Prague tour
* Bratislava tour
* Estergon tour
* Szentendre tour
* Visegrad tour
* Budapest tour
* Belgrade tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Duties
* Limited water service on the vehicle
Not included
* Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites. * Guided tour arrangements by the guide * Extras taken at the hotel. * City taxes (30 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour) * All personal expenses * Lunches and dinners. * Driver and guide tips * Schengen Visa (Free for Green Passports). * Exit fee for overseas travel * Overseas travel health insurance
Need to Know
- Guests participating in the tour are required to have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa during the tour duration. (Green passport holders are exempt from the visa requirement.)
- To make purchases and expenses in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros. The guide will assist with currency exchange in areas using local currency.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the tour. It is advisable to bring a sweater or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a rotation (seat change) application is made for seat planning daily, and a fixed seat or front seat guarantee is not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a minimum accommodation requirement of 3 days when bringing items (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad.
- The shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic drinks containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic drinks containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Sweets: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg.
- Guides can make changes in the program flow, provided that they show all the places indicated in the program, due to weather and road conditions during the tour.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel without charge up to 30 days prior. In case of cancellation less than 30 days prior to the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied, and for 20 days or less, a 100% penalty is applied. The cancellation documents submitted with the cancellation request by the participant, such as hospital reports and work permit documents obtained from authorities in Turkey, are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. In case of insufficient participation for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying the names in the tour program, and/or if options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the tour departure.
- Triple rooms can be allocated based on hotel availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since additional beds are made from foldable and coach-type beds, participants accept the possible tightness and bed types in rooms for the 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts apply for one child of the age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts provided at hotels included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are conducted as an introduction to the cities and are oriented around the vehicle with explanations from the guide, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrances, and last no more than 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, including other tours indicated in the program, may not occur due to closure of roads or restrictions on entry authorized by local authorities on the days and times of the tour, or may not take place due to weather conditions rendering the tour impossible. In such cases, Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct the mentioned tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot due to closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted based on available options.
- During travel, waiting times at customs checkpoints crossed via road may exceed standard times, and Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for negative experiences arising from these waiting periods.
- Extra tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not reached, tours may not be conducted, or extra tour prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites in the places visited and based on weather conditions.
- Participation in extra tours is dependent on the participant’s wish and is not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour agree to wait at a suitable rest area along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at the rest area before the extra tour starts and will be picked up from where they were left after the tour is completed.
- Participants in tours with flights are responsible for completing check-in and boarding procedures personally, at the relevant airline counters at airports or online on the airline company’s websites before the flight.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for individuals who are not present at the specified airport at the times communicated by Viyatravel, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete the procedures on time but do not board the plane. Those who miss the flight are responsible for all expenses for new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the destination area that will be necessary to participate in the tour.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip. Viyatravel is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger accepts the risk of time 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 vehicle types below are assigned based on the number of people participating in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25-46 Participants) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midi Buses: (Used for 17-24 Participants) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Mini Buses: (Used for up to 16 Participants) *VW Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have accepted the items mentioned above by completing the sale of the tour.