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Bus Tour of Great Italy & Montenegro & Dubrovnik & the Balkans including City Tours and Extras for 10 Days
1. DAY: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL TO THESSALONIKI
We begin our tour by meeting at 20:00 in front of Kadıköy Evlendirme Dairesi, at 20:30 in front of Mecidiyeköy Trump Tower, at 21:00 in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, and at 21:30 in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist Stop. Departure via Tekirdağ to İpsala. After customs and passport procedures, entry into Greece. We continue our journey via Dedeağaç, Komotini, and Xanthi.
Route: İpsala – Kipi – Kavala – Thessaloniki
Approximate Distance Covered: 570 km
2. DAY: THESSALONIKI – BITOLA – RESEN – OHRID – TIRANA
Arrival in Thessaloniki via Dedeağaç, Komotini, and Xanthi. Then Thessaloniki city tour. During our city tour, places to be seen include the Promenade, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, the Aya Dimitros Cathedral, which is the largest cathedral in Greece, and the Statue of Alexander the Great. At the end of the tour, we visit the house of the Great Leader Atatürk. After a short rest break, we take a walk along the promenade, famous for its cafés, and taste Greece’s famous coffee, frappe, in one of them. After the city tour, free time. We meet at the time specified by our guide and head to Bitola. Then, during our panoramic Bitola tour, we will have the opportunity to see the Turkish Bazaar, the Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadi Mosque, and the Military High School where Atatürk graduated, which will be one of the most emotional moments of the tour. Then we head to Resen. On our way, we will see the palace of Resenli Niyazi, one of the three most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, known for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek war, panoramically, and continue on to Ohrid. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. During this tour, seen panoramically are St. Panteleimon, the most important Byzantine church in Ohrid; Aya Sofya Church, still used for concerts today; the Roman Amphitheatre; Car Samuel Castle; St. Bogorodica Perivlepta; 4th-century churches; Keşanlı Imaret; Kuloğlu and Emin Mahmut Mosques; Çınar Square; and the Ohrid Halveti Tekke. After the tour here, we head to Tirana, the capital of Albania, where we will stay overnight and check in to our accommodation.
Breakfast: To be taken freely in Thessaloniki (not included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Bitola (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely along the route (not included in the price)
Currencies: Macedonian Denar – Albanian Lek – Euro
Route: Thessaloniki – Bitola – Resen – Ohrid – Tirana
Approximate Distance Covered: 375 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 22:00, depending on the border crossing
3. DAY: BUDVA - DUBROVNIK - METKOVIC (KOTOR)
After breakfast, we depart with our private bus waiting for our guests and head to Montenegro. After entering Montenegro, if all passengers agree, we will carry out our Budva tour along the route. First we arrive in the beautiful coastal town of Budva. We tour the old town of Budva. Among the places we will see are the Citadel, St. John’s Church, and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Then, we will carry out our optional paid Kotor tour (25€). We begin our Kotor tour, Montenegro’s favorite city. The Old Town is our first stop, and among the places we will see are St. Tryphon’s Cathedral, the Square of Shame, St. Nicholas Church, Cat Square, and the Cat Museum. Then we head toward the Croatian border and continue on to the magnificent city of Dubrovnik in Croatia. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, one of the oldest commercial ports on the Adriatic coast, we begin our city tour. We start with the Old Town Square, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city’s towers and walls, St. Blaise Church, the Rector’s Palace, the famous poet Gundulić’s statue, the historic fountain, and the 14th-century pharmacy are among the places we will see during the city tour. Transfer to our hotel in Metkovic, room distribution, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Budva (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely in Dubrovnik (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Budva – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Metkovic
Approximate Distance Covered: 345 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 21:30
4. DAY: SPLIT - RIJEKA - VENICE
After breakfast, with our private bus waiting for the group, we depart for Split, Croatia’s beautiful holiday resort, and arrive there. Upon arrival, we take our panoramic Split city tour. During the tour, places to be seen include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Diocletian’s Palace, St. Domnius Cathedral, Diocletian’s Mausoleum, Diocletian’s Cellars, narrow stone streets, and the harbor area. Departing from the region, we make a stop in Rijeka, a lovely coastal town in Croatia. We will spend pleasant time at the city’s harbor and taste drinks. Then we cross into Italy, transfer to our hotel, room distribution, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Split (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely in Rijeka (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Split – Rijeka – Venice
Approximate Distance Covered: 590 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 22:30
5. DAY: VENICE - VERONA - MILAN (GARDA SIRMIONE)
After breakfast, with our private bus waiting for the group, we depart for Venice, Italy’s romantic city. Upon arrival, we reach the historic St. Mark’s Square by special vaporetto boats. The square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge are among the places to be seen with our guide. In Venice, by joining the gondola tour along the canals as an optional paid activity (25€), we have the chance to explore the romantic and historic canals in more detail from the water. Then we head toward Verona and carry out our Verona tour. We arrive in Verona, Italy’s marble city and the setting of the world’s most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet, where Juliet’s House is located. We will have the opportunity to see the old town, the historic Arena where concerts are still held today, the Signoria Palace, the Brave-Dante and Erbe Palaces, Brave. We leave Verona and head to Milan, where we will stay overnight. If our guests agree, we visit Lake Garda and Sirmione, famous for their natural beauty and visited by tourists from many countries, as an optional activity (20€). We will admire the old town and the castle. Then we head to Milan city center, the industrial and fashion city. Transfer to our hotel, room distribution, and overnight stay at the hotel.
We cross into Italy and transfer to our hotel in the Padua region, room distribution, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Venice (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely along the route (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Venice – Verona – Milan
Approximate Distance Covered: 260 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 22:00
6. DAY: MILAN - PISA - FLORENCE (OUTLET SHOPPING) 270 km
After breakfast, during our Milan city tour, we walk along Milan’s stylish streets and arrive at the famous Duomo Square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy’s most important and architecturally magnificent works. We complete our time in Milan by shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. If all our guests agree, we carry out an optional Milan Outlet Shopping tour (20€). Then we head to Pisa, Italy’s iconic town. In Pisa, remembered for its leaning bell tower, we will see the Campo dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), the cylindrical Baptistery, and the Duomo. We then head to our hotel and arrive for overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Milan (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely in Pisa (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Milan – Pisa – Montecatini
Approximate Distance Covered: 270 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 21:00
7. DAY: FLORENCE - SIENA – ROME
After breakfast, with our private bus waiting for the group, we depart for Florence and, upon arrival, carry out our Florence city tour. During this tour, places to be seen include the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Art Gallery, San Giovanni Battista Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and the Signoria Palace. Then we depart to carry out the visit to Siena, the magnificent medieval city. During the tour, we will see Siena in the Tuscany region. As we walk through the historic medieval streets dating back to the Etruscans, we will take a journey from the present to the past. Siena’s Piazza del Campo is also the site of the world-famous Palio horse races, which attract thousands every year. Siena Duomo is another architectural structure that we will admire. After the tour, we head to Rome, the capital of Italy, where we will stay overnight. If our arrival time allows, we will carry out the Rome tour. During the tour, places to be seen include Rome’s iconic symbol, the Colosseum, Navona Square, the Pantheon, and Via del Corso. Transfer to our hotel, room distribution, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Florence (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely in Rome (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Florence – Siena – Rome
Approximate Distance Covered: 285 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 22:00
8. DAY: ROME - VATICAN - NAPLES
After breakfast, we carry out the Rome City Introduction Tour. Among the places to be seen are the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity, and St. Peter’s Basilica. In this church, whose dome reaches up to 136 meters and which is an architectural masterpiece, we see Michelangelo’s world-famous statue depicting the moment after Jesus was crucified, when his body was in the arms of the Virgin Mary. We also see Pieta, Colosseo, the Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum, the Circus Maximus racetrack, the Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Victory Monument, the Fountain of Love {Fontana di Trevi}, and the Spanish Steps {Piazza di Spagna}, Via del Corso, and Piazza del Popolo. Then we head to Naples. In the warm and friendly city of southern Italy, places to be seen include Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Teatro di San Carlo. Transfer to our hotel, overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely in Rome (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely in Naples (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Rome – Naples
Approximate Distance Covered: 190 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 22:00
9. DAY: NAPLES – BARI/BRINDISI - (POMPEII) 240 km
In the morning, we depart for the port city of Bari or Brindisi in Italy. If our passengers agree, we will have the opportunity to carry out an optional tour of the ancient city of Pompeii (40€). On this tour, in Pompeii, an ancient city built on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and one of the few ancient cities preserved in a way that best reflects its original form, we will see the shops turned to ruins by the volcanic eruption, the houses where the townspeople lived, the amphitheater, and the city square. We head to the port and arrive there. After the customs procedures, transfer to the reserved places for our group and departure to the Greek port of Igoumenitsa by ferry. Our night will be spent on the ferry.
10. DAY: IGOUMENITSA - KAVALA - ISTANBUL
Early in the morning, we arrive at the Port of Igoumenitsa in Greece, and begin our return journey to Istanbul by bus. We stop by the charming Greek city of Kavala along the route and take a short break. We carry out a panoramic city tour of Kavala. Mehmet Ali Pasha Complex, Kavala Castle, aqueducts, the municipality building, and the harbor are among the places to be seen during our tour. We head to the İpsala border gate and complete our customs procedures. Departure to Istanbul and arrival.
Breakfast: To be taken in the region (not included in the price)
Lunch: To be taken freely along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: To be taken freely in Tekirdağ (not included in the price)
Currencies: Euro
Route: Igoumenitsa - Kavala - Kipi - Keşan - Tekirdağ - Istanbul
Approximate Distance Covered: 870 km
Arrival Time in Istanbul: Approximately 00:30, depending on customs processing time
What's Included
• Comfortable transportation service between Istanbul – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Ohrid – Tirana – Budva – Dubrovnik – Split – Rijeka – Venice – Verona – Milan – Pisa – Florence – Siena – Rome – Bari/Brindisi – Igoumenitsa – Istanbul with luxury buses.
• City tours to be conducted in Venice – Verona – Milan – Pisa – Florence – Siena – Rome – Naples – Budva – Dubrovnik – Split – Rijeka – Ohrid – Bitola – Thessaloniki – Kavala.
• Accommodation in the cities specified in the program.
• 7 breakfasts to be taken at the hotels.
• Ferry trip between Bari/Brindisi and Igoumenitsa.
• Professional Turkish guiding services.
Not Included
• Visa fee and service charge (Multiple Entry Schengen Visa)
• Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, etc.
• International departure tax
• Travel Health Insurance
• Lunch and Dinner
• Vaporetto fee (round trip 30 EUR)
• Optional tours organized by the guide
• All personal expenses
• Hotel City taxes totaling €70 (These taxes, collected per person under the name city tax, are collected by the guide at the start of the tour and paid to the hotel)
• Optional driver tips
