GREAT ITALY - GREECE - BALKANS TOUR
7 Nights – 9 Days
INCLUDES ALL CITY TOURS and DESIGNER OUTLET
NO EXTRA TOUR
Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa – Naples – Rome – Siena - Florence – Pisa
Serravalle Designer Outlet - Venice – Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione – Garda - Ljubljana - Belgrade - Sofia
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 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: March 14
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day: April 17
May 19 Memorial of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 15
Kurban Bayramı: 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: Istanbul – Thessaloniki
On the first day of our trip, we will depart at 21:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 21:30 from Mecidiyeköy Oto Ekspertiz, at 22:00 from İncirli Ömür plaza, and at 22:30 from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park to arrive at İpsala.
Day 2: Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa
After customs and passport procedures, we enter Greece. Arrival to Thessaloniki via Dedeağaç, Gümülcüne, and İskeçe. Then Thessaloniki City Tour. During our city tour, we will see the waterfront, White Tower, Rotonda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, the largest Cathedral of Greece, St. Demetrius Cathedral, and the statue of Alexander the Great. In the end, we visit the house of our Great Leader Atatürk. After a short break, we take a walk along the waterfront, famous for its cafes, and taste Greece's famous coffee, Frappe. After the city tour, free time. Meeting at the indicated time by the guide and departure to Parga. Parga, the birthplace of the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent, İbrahim Pasha. We will have a panoramic city tour of Parga, which has preserved its Ottoman architecture. After free time, we will move to Igoumenitsa port. After completing customs procedures, we will board our reservedplaces and depart at 23:30. Our night will be spent on a ferry.
Breakfast: Will be purchased extra at a rest facility in Kavala.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Thessaloniki city center.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra during free time in Igoumenitsa.
Currencies: Greece - Euro
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki - Igoumenitsa (323km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 904 km
Day 3: Bari (Brindisi) – Naples – Rome
In the morning, we arrive at the port city of Bari or Brindisi in Italy at 09:30 local time and then depart to Naples with our bus. After arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Naples. On this city tour, we will see Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, which was inspired by San Pietro Square and Pantheon in Rome, the Galleria Umberto I, built in 1737 and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and Naples Harbor. Following the tour and free time, we will move to Rome, the capital of Italy. Check-in at the hotel, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be purchased extra on the ship.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Naples city center.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra during free time in Rome.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Bari-Naples (265 km), Naples – Bari (225)
Total Distance to be Covered: 490 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Depending on traffic conditions, approximately at 20:00
Day 4: Rome
After breakfast, we will carry out the Rome City Introduction Tour. Among the places to be seen are; Vatican, considered the center of Christianity, St. Peter's Basilica, and the famous Venice Square, designed by architect Bernini. Then we will see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan's Forum, Circus Maximus race course, the square where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Monument, the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). There will be free time in the city. Overnight at your hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included and provided at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Rome city center.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra during free time in Rome.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Rome (20km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 20 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Depending on traffic conditions, approximately at 20:00
Day 5: Rome – Siena - Florence
After breakfast, we will head towards Siena, known as a medieval marvel. Upon arriving in Siena, famous for the Palio non-saddle horse races, during our walking tour you will truly feel transported back to the Middle Ages. Every point in Italy is beautiful, but Siena’ will certainly remain unforgettable. As we walk through its winding streets, we will arrive at Campo Square where Mangia Tower and Public Palace will greet us. Right behind the square, the Siena Cathedral is one of the must-see architectural landmarks. After the walking tour where we will see this and many other sites, there will be free time to purchase souvenirs representing Siena's neighborhoods or to have a snack at the cafes around the square. After the free time, we will depart to Florence. After arriving in Florence, we will carry out the Florence City Tour. In this tour, we will see the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of St. John, Florence Cathedral, and the Signoria Palace. After the tour, guests can take a break and shop in the city center. Transfer to the hotel, room distribution, and overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included and provided at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Florence city center.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra during free time in Florence.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Rome – Siena (239km) Siena- Florence (75km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 314 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Depending on traffic conditions, approximately at 20:00
Day 6: Florence – Pisa – Serravalle Designer Outlet - Milan
After breakfast, we will depart with our private bus. First, we will head towards Pisa, known for its leaning bell tower. In Pisa, we will visit Campo die miracoli (Duomo Square) and the round Baptistery. After Pisa, we will visit the world-famous Serravalle Designer Outlet. Then we will move to the fashion and industrial city of Milan. During our Milan City Tour, we will walk through the chic streets and arrive at the famous Duomo Square. There, we will see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy's most significant and architecturally magnificent structures. After shopping in the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele, we will complete our time in Milan. Following the tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included and provided at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Pisa.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra during free time in Milan.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Florence - Pisa (100km), Pisa – Milan (280km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 380 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Depending on traffic conditions, approximately at 20:00
Day 7: Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione Garda – Venice
After breakfast, we will first head towards the natural wonder of Lake Como in the Lombardy region. We will arrive in Como, located on the Swiss border. We will have free time by the lake known for its beauty, tranquility, and the meeting of blue and green. Guests can enjoy coffee while taking in the scenery or take walks for exploration. We will then depart for Venice. On the way, we will stop at Sirmione Garda, which is famous for its natural beauty and is a must-see destination for tourists from many countries worldwide. After this, we will move to Venice. On our arrival, we will walk towards St. Mark's Square to explore Venice. Our guests who approve can reach the historic St. Mark's Square via special water taxis. The square and St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge will be among the places to be seen accompanied by our guide. After the tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast:Will be included and provided at the hotel.
Lunch:Will be purchased extra during free time in Venice.
Dinner:Will be purchased extra during free time in Mestre city center.
Currencies:Italy - Euro
Route: Milan - Como (50km), Como – Mestre (305km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 355 km
Check-in Time at Hotel: Depending on traffic conditions, approximately at 21:00
Day 8: Venice – Ljubljana - Belgrade
After breakfast, we will arrive in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, awarded the 2016 European Green Capital. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, Ljubljana University, the Old Square, the Dragon Statue, the Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Prešeren Square. After leaving the city, we will arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, via Croatia, where we will stay overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be included and provided at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Ljubljana.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra at a rest facility on the highway.
Currencies: Italy - Euro, Slovenia – Euro, Serbia - Dinar
Route: Mestre - Ljubljana (230km), Ljubljana – Belgrade (530km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 760 km
Check-in Time at Hotel:Depending on customs processing times, approximately at 22:30
Day 9: Belgrade - Sofia – Istanbul
After breakfast, we will check out of the rooms and depart to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Sofia. During our tour, we will see St. Nedelya Church, Rotonda Church, Russian Church, Church of St. George, Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, the Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Bashi Mosque. After the bus journey, we will head towards Istanbul and arrive home. Our trip will come to an end. We hope to see you in another tour organization. (Depending on customs processing times, arrival time may be late the next day.
Breakfast: Will be included and provided at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be purchased extra during free time in Sofia.
Dinner: Will be purchased extra at a rest facility on the highway.
Currencies: Serbia - Dinar, Bulgaria - Lev
Route: Belgrade- Sofia (390km), Sofia – Istanbul (550km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 940 km
Estimated Arrival Time in Istanbul:Depending on customs processing times, approximately at 03:00