Great Italy Greece Balkan Tour - Ankara
LARGE 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 Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day: May 15
Kurban Bayramı (Feast 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 (Feast 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 – Ankara – Sofia – Belgrade
On the first day of our tour, we depart at 14:30 from the front of the National Library, at 15:00 from Ümitköy Bridge and at 15:45 from Eryaman Optimum, arriving at Kapıkule via Edirne. After customs and passport processing, we enter Bulgaria. Then, we arrive at Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Following our arrival, a panoramic city tour of Sofia will be conducted. The places to be visited include St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, St. Sophia Church, Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, the Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Bashi Mosque. After the Sofia tour, we move towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. After arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Belgrade - Venice
After breakfast, we will vacate the rooms and depart for Venice. Our guests who wish can visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, along our route, organized by your guide (Extra €45). During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, Ljubljana University, the Old Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Preseren Square. After leaving the city, we arrive in Venice. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will vacate the rooms and depart for Venice. Our guests who wish can visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, along our route, organized by your guide (Extra €45). During our panoramic city tour, we will see the Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, Ljubljana University, the Old Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Preseren Square. After leaving the city, we arrive in Venice. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Venice - (Milan & Verona)
After breakfast, we have free time. Our guests who wish can take an all-day extra tour to Milan & Verona, organized by your guide (Extra €95). First, we arrive in Verona, famous for its marble and as the place where the world's most famous love story of Romeo and Juliet unfolds. In the old town, we will have the opportunity to see the Historical Arena, Palazzo dei Signori, Dante and Erbe Square. After leaving Verona, we move to the fashion city of Milan. During our city tour, we walk through the elegant streets to the famous Duomo square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy's most important and architecturally magnificent works. We end our time in Milan shopping at Galeria Vittoria Emanuele and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. We move back to Venice; arrival. Accommodation at the hotel.
After breakfast, we have free time. Our guests who wish can take an all-day extra tour to Milan & Verona, organized by your guide (Extra €95). First, we arrive in Verona, famous for its marble and as the place where the world's most famous love story of Romeo and Juliet unfolds. In the old town, we will have the opportunity to see the Historical Arena, Palazzo dei Signori, Dante and Erbe Square. After leaving Verona, we move to the fashion city of Milan. During our city tour, we walk through the elegant streets to the famous Duomo square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy's most important and architecturally magnificent works. We end our time in Milan shopping at Galeria Vittoria Emanuele and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. We move back to Venice; arrival. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 5: Venice - Florence
After breakfast, we depart for Venice center. Upon arrival in Venice, we walk towards San Marco square to get familiar with it. Guests who confirm their participation can reach the historic San Marco Square via special vaporetto (Extra €15). The places to see include San Marco Square and Cathedral, Doge's Palace, Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge with our guide. Our guests can also join an extra Gondola tour, organized by your guide (Extra €45). We experience a romantic and historical visit of the canals in gondolas. After our visit to Venice, we head to Florence. Guests can participate in the Pisa tour (Extra €55). In Pisa, we will see the Leaning Tower, Campo die Miracoli (Duomo Square), and the cylindrical Baptistery. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, we depart for Venice center. Upon arrival in Venice, we walk towards San Marco square to get familiar with it. Guests who confirm their participation can reach the historic San Marco Square via special vaporetto (Extra €15). The places to see include San Marco Square and Cathedral, Doge's Palace, Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge with our guide. Our guests can also join an extra Gondola tour, organized by your guide (Extra €45). We experience a romantic and historical visit of the canals in gondolas. After our visit to Venice, we head to Florence. Guests can participate in the Pisa tour (Extra €55). In Pisa, we will see the Leaning Tower, Campo die Miracoli (Duomo Square), and the cylindrical Baptistery. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Florence – Rome
After breakfast and vacating the rooms, we arrive in the city to conduct our Florence city tour. On this tour, we will view the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni, and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio. After the tour, guests will have free time in the city for shopping and getting to know it better. After the tour, we move towards Rome. Guests who wish can join the extra Siena tour, one of the historically significant cities in the Tuscany region. While exploring the medieval streets, we will make a time journey from the present to the past. We will see the Siena Square and examples of Gothic Roman architecture (Extra €65). Transition to the hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast and vacating the rooms, we arrive in the city to conduct our Florence city tour. On this tour, we will view the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni, and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio. After the tour, guests will have free time in the city for shopping and getting to know it better. After the tour, we move towards Rome. Guests who wish can join the extra Siena tour, one of the historically significant cities in the Tuscany region. While exploring the medieval streets, we will make a time journey from the present to the past. We will see the Siena Square and examples of Gothic Roman architecture (Extra €65). Transition to the hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Rome
After breakfast, we will conduct the Rome City Presentation Tour. The places to be seen include; the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity, St. Peter's Cathedral, and the Venedik Square designed by the famous architect Bernini. Then we will visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trajan's Forum, Circus Maximus racecourse, Piazza Venezia where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Monument, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Free time in the city. Overnight at the hotel. After resting for a while, our guests can join the evening tour "Rome Under Lights" (Extra €45), organized by your guide. During this tour, we will have the opportunity to capture the illuminated view of Rome from the Lovers' Hill, and then we will visit Navona Square, the Pantheon, and Via Del Corso, all lit up at night. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Rome – Brindisi (Bari)
After breakfast, we depart for Italy's port city of Bari or Brindisi. Guests 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 ruins of the ancient city preserved in such a way as to reflect its ancient form, located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, including shops, houses of villagers, the amphitheater, and the city square. After this tour, we move to the port, go through customs processing, and board our designated places as our group's. We depart at 23:30. Our night will be spent on the ferry.
After breakfast, we depart for Italy's port city of Bari or Brindisi. Guests 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 ruins of the ancient city preserved in such a way as to reflect its ancient form, located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, including shops, houses of villagers, the amphitheater, and the city square. After this tour, we move to the port, go through customs processing, and board our designated places as our group's. We depart at 23:30. Our night will be spent on the ferry.
Day 9: Igoumenitsa – Thessaloniki – Ankara
In the early morning, we will arrive at the Igoumenitsa port and move to Thessaloniki. Then, we will have the Thessaloniki City Tour. During our city tour, we will visit the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Exhibition Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, and the largest Cathedral in Greece, St. Dimitrios Cathedral, along with the statue of Alexander the Great. At the end of our tour, we will visit the house of our Great Leader Atatürk. After a short break, we will take a walk on the Waterfront, which is famous for its cafes and taste Greece's famous coffee Frappe at the cafes. After the city tour, we will have free time. Meeting at the time indicated by our guide and arrive at Ipsala via İskeçe, Gümülcüne, Dedeağaç. After customs procedures, we return to Ankara via Tekirdağ. Our tour concludes. We hope to see you on another tour organization (Expected arrival time, depending on customs crossings, is around 08:30 the next day).
In the early morning, we will arrive at the Igoumenitsa port and move to Thessaloniki. Then, we will have the Thessaloniki City Tour. During our city tour, we will visit the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Exhibition Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, and the largest Cathedral in Greece, St. Dimitrios Cathedral, along with the statue of Alexander the Great. At the end of our tour, we will visit the house of our Great Leader Atatürk. After a short break, we will take a walk on the Waterfront, which is famous for its cafes and taste Greece's famous coffee Frappe at the cafes. After the city tour, we will have free time. Meeting at the time indicated by our guide and arrive at Ipsala via İskeçe, Gümülcüne, Dedeağaç. After customs procedures, we return to Ankara via Tekirdağ. Our tour concludes. We hope to see you on another tour organization (Expected arrival time, depending on customs crossings, is around 08:30 the next day).
- It is mandatory for our guests participating in the tour to have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa throughout the duration of the tour. (Green passport holders are exempt from the visa requirement.)
- During the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros for shopping and expenses in all the countries included in the program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions that use 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 evening.
- In our tours, a daily seat rotation policy is applied in the seating plan, and fixed seat and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a requirement of at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) while entering Turkey from abroad.
- Free shop purchase limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (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.
- Guides can make changes to the program flow as long as they show all the places specified in the program, based on weather and road conditions during the tour.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour date. If there are less than 30 days remaining until the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and if there are 20 days or less remaining, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports or work leave certificates obtained from authorities in Turkey, regarding the cancellation of services or accommodations outside Turkey, will not be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If there is insufficient participation for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- If the hotel information is provided only with category information without specifying names, or if options are available for the same destination, the hotels will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided based on hotel availability, and in such rooms, beds assigned to the 3rd person are smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are made up of folding and coach beds, participants acknowledge that they accept the potential crowding and bed type in the reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to a single child of the age group accompanying two adults.
- The breakfast included in the tour services is presented in accordance with the local breakfast culture of the country and generally consists of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, which may be served in a separate hall assigned to groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and consist of a maximum of 2-3 hour tours conducted with the guidance of a driver, excluding entrance to museums and archaeological sites. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if local authorities do not allow access, if roads are closed due to any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- During road travel, waiting times at customs checkpoints may exceed standards, and Viyatravel is not responsible for any negative circumstances arising from these waiting times.
- Optional tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, tours may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of the museums and archaeological sites to be visited, and weather conditions.
- Optional tours are contingent on the participant's will and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours agree to wait in a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the same point after the tour concludes.
- For travelers participating in flights with tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal matters and must be carried out by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the airport at the times notified by Viyatravel, do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete these procedures but do not board the plane. Passengers who miss their flights are responsible for all costs of new round-trip flight tickets and transfers to the destination needed for their participation in the tour.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the trip. Viyatravel is obliged to inform passengers of these changes as soon as possible. Children aged 0-2 do not pay for airport taxes and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *VW Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are considered to have accepted the terms stated above upon purchasing the tour.
- During the tour, it is sufficient to carry Euros for shopping and expenses in all the countries included in the program. The guide will assist with currency exchange in regions that use 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 evening.
- In our tours, a daily seat rotation policy is applied in the seating plan, and fixed seat and front seat guarantees are not provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a requirement of at least 3 days of accommodation to bring items (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) while entering Turkey from abroad.
- Free shop purchase limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (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.
- Guides can make changes to the program flow as long as they show all the places specified in the program, based on weather and road conditions during the tour.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour date. If there are less than 30 days remaining until the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and if there are 20 days or less remaining, a 100% penalty will be applied. Documents such as hospital reports or work leave certificates obtained from authorities in Turkey, regarding the cancellation of services or accommodations outside Turkey, will not be accepted.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If there is insufficient participation for the trip, the last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by Viyatravel.
- If the hotel information is provided only with category information without specifying names, or if options are available for the same destination, the hotels will be informed by Viyatravel 2 days before the tour departure.
- During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified distances. In such cases, information will be provided by Viyatravel 15 days before the departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided based on hotel availability, and in such rooms, beds assigned to the 3rd person are smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are made up of folding and coach beds, participants acknowledge that they accept the potential crowding and bed type in the reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts apply only to a single child of the age group accompanying two adults.
- The breakfast included in the tour services is presented in accordance with the local breakfast culture of the country and generally consists of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, which may be served in a separate hall assigned to groups.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and consist of a maximum of 2-3 hour tours conducted with the guidance of a driver, excluding entrance to museums and archaeological sites. Viyatravel is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours if local authorities do not allow access, if roads are closed due to any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted using public transportation or on foot where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- During road travel, waiting times at customs checkpoints may exceed standards, and Viyatravel is not responsible for any negative circumstances arising from these waiting times.
- Optional tours are organized by local Viyatravel with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not met, tours may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide based on the opening/closing status of the museums and archaeological sites to be visited, and weather conditions.
- Optional tours are contingent on the participant's will and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours agree to wait in a suitable rest facility along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a rest facility before the extra tour begins and will be picked up from the same point after the tour concludes.
- For travelers participating in flights with tours, check-in and boarding procedures are personal matters and must be carried out by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites.
- Viyatravel is not responsible for passengers who are not present at the airport at the times notified by Viyatravel, do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete these procedures but do not board the plane. Passengers who miss their flights are responsible for all costs of new round-trip flight tickets and transfers to the destination needed for their participation in the tour.
- Viyatravel acts as an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the trip. Viyatravel is obliged to inform passengers of these changes as soon as possible. Children aged 0-2 do not pay for airport taxes and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of participants as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *VW Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are considered to have accepted the terms stated above upon purchasing the tour.
What's Included
*Transportation service by bus between Ankara - Sofia - Belgrade - Venice - Florence - Rome - Bari - Igoumenitsa - Thessaloniki.
*City tours in 'Rome - Florence - Venice - Thessaloniki - Belgrade - Sofia'.
*1 Night Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
*2 Nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Venice (surrounding area).
*1 Night Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Florence (surrounding area).
*2 Nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
*Ferry trip between Bari (Brindisi) - Igoumenitsa.
*Professional Turkish guidance services.
*Limited water service on the bus.
*All highway check-point and parking fees.
*Customs taxes.
*City tours in 'Rome - Florence - Venice - Thessaloniki - Belgrade - Sofia'.
*1 Night Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
*2 Nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Venice (surrounding area).
*1 Night Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Florence (surrounding area).
*2 Nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
*Ferry trip between Bari (Brindisi) - Igoumenitsa.
*Professional Turkish guidance services.
*Limited water service on the bus.
*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 Headphone Service, Venice Entry Fee (50 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
*Museum, archaeological site, etc. entrance fees
*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 Headphone Service, Venice Entry Fee (50 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
*Museum, archaeological site, etc. entrance fees
*Lunch and Dinner,
*Extra tours organized by the guide
*All personal expenses,
*Optional driver tips
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