Bus Tour of Magnificent Europe 12 Countries 28 Cities Including City Tours and Extras 14 Days
1. DAY: ISTANBUL – 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. We then start our journey via Tekirdağ to İpsala. After customs and passport procedures, we enter Greece. We continue our route through Dedeağaç, Komotini, and Xanthi.
Route: İpsala – Kipi – Kavala – Thessaloniki
Approximate Distance: 570 km
2. DAY: THESSALONIKI – IGOUMENITSA (FERRY JOURNEY)
We arrive in Thessaloniki via Dedeağaç, Komotini, and Xanthi. Then we take a Thessaloniki city tour. During the tour, we will see the waterfront promenade, White Tower, Round Tower, Fairgrounds, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, Aya Dimitros Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Greece, and the Alexander the Great statue. At the end of the tour, we visit the house of our Great Leader Atatürk. After a short rest, we take a walk along Thessaloniki’s waterfront promenade, famous for its cafés, and taste Greece’s famous frappe coffee. After the city tour, free time. At the time announced by our guide, we meet and head to Igoumenitsa Port. After customs procedures, we board our reserved places for the group and depart. Our night will be spent on the ferry.
Breakfast: Free in Thessaloniki (not included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Thessaloniki (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Thessaloniki – Igoumenitsa
Approximate Distance: 320 km
Boarding Time: Approximately 21:00 depending on port entry
3. DAY: BARI – NAPLES – ROME (POMPEII)
In the morning, after arriving in Bari, Italy’s port city, we head to Rome, where we will stay overnight. Our first stop is Naples. In this warm and friendly city in southern Italy, we will see Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Teatro di San Carlo. If passengers agree, we will have the opportunity to join the optional Pompeii excursion at a discounted price (€40). On this tour, we will see the remains of shops, houses where villagers lived, the amphitheater, and the city square in Pompeii, one of the few ancient cities that has preserved its original state best to this day, built on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and turned into ruins by the volcanic eruption. Then we continue to Rome, the capital of Italy, and arrive. If time allows upon arrival, we will take the Rome evening tour. On this tour, we will see Rome’s iconic Colosseum, Navona Square, Pantheon, and Via del Corso. Transfer to our hotel, room assignments, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: Free in Bari (not included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Pompeii (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Rome (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Bari – Naples – Pompeii – Rome
Approximate Distance: 370 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30
4. DAY: ROME – VATICAN – FLORENCE
After breakfast, we begin our Rome city tour. Places to be seen include the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica, regarded as the center of Christianity; in this architectural masterpiece, whose highest dome reaches 136 meters, we see Michelangelo’s famous sculpture depicting the moment after Christ’s crucifixion, when His body passes away in the arms of the Virgin Mary. Also included are Pietà, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan Forum, Circus Maximus, the Venetian Square where Mussolini addressed the public, Vittoriano Monument, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After free time in the city, we head to Florence, where we will stay overnight, and arrive. After room allocation, overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Rome (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Florence (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Rome – Florence
Approximate Distance: 360 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30
5. DAY: FLORENCE – PISA – NICE “CÔTE D’AZUR” (MONACO-MONTE CARLO)
After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we then take a Florence city tour. Our tour includes the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Art Gallery, San Giovanni Battista Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and the Palazzo della Signoria. After the tour, free time in the city center. Then we depart to see Pisa, one of the icons of Tuscany and Italy. Pisa, remembered for its leaning tower, offers the Campo dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), the Duomo, and the cylindrical baptistery, providing us with wonderful photo opportunities. Then we head to Nice on the Mediterranean coast of southern France, where we will stay overnight, and arrive. Transfer to our hotel, room assignments, and settling in. For those who wish, we will organize the optional Monaco & Monte Carlo tour by night (€45). We depart for an evening tour of the small but glamorous Principality of Monaco, France, where the Prince’s Palace, Cathedral, and the famous Naval Museum made famous by Captain Cousteau’s documentaries are among the places seen panoramically. On the way up to Monte Carlo, we pass roads used by F1 drivers and have the opportunity to try our luck in the area known for its world-famous casinos. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Nice (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Florence – Pisa – Nice
Approximate Distance: 460 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30
6. DAY: NICE – LYON (CANNES)
After breakfast, with our special bus waiting for us, we take a panoramic Nice city tour. In our tour, we see panoramically the Russian Church built by members of the Czars’ dynasty who came from Tsarist Russia after World War I, the Matisse Museum, the Franciscan Monastery, and the ruins from the Roman Empire, and we have the opportunity to view and photograph the magnificent city of Nice from Cimiez Hill. Then we depart for Lyon, where we will stay overnight. If passengers agree, we will have the optional Cannes excursion (€25). We visit the Festival Palace (Le Palais des Festivals), where the Cannes Film Festival takes place every spring on the red carpet walked by world stars, La Croisette, the port, Le Suquet... and Antibes: the harbor hosting the world’s largest and most beautiful yachts, the old town, and the Grimaldi Castle are among the places we will see. Then we depart for Lyon, where we will stay overnight, and arrive at the hotel.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Lyon (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Nice – Lyon
Approximate Distance: 420 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30
7. DAY: LYON – PARIS
After breakfast, with our special bus waiting for us, we take a panoramic Lyon city tour. Lyon is the second most populous metropolitan area in France and France’s second-largest business center after Paris. The city, one of the world’s leading silk production centers, is also an important center of fashion in France. Lyon’s Renaissance architecture, elegant opera house, Fourvière Notre Dame Basilica (Basilique de Notre-Dame de Fourvière), Saint-Jean Cathedral, Place des Terreaux, Trinity Church, Bellecour Square, and the Fresque des Lyonnais, a giant artwork created on a 7-story building, are among the places to be seen. Then we depart for and arrive in Paris, the romantic capital of France. We take our panoramic Paris city tour. In our tour, we will see Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside, Saint-Germain, the Louvre Museum, Concorde Square, the Arc de Triomphe, Opera Square, Opera Garnier, and Champs-Élysées. After free time, transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and settling in.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Paris (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Lyon – Paris
Approximate Distance: 465 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30
8. DAY: PARIS
After breakfast, we carry out the Montmartre (Painters’ Hill) & Sacré-Cœur tour. The story of this fascinating church, built by the prostitutes who made this area their home by collecting money among themselves, will surprise you. Later, in this beautiful area known as the place where painters who came from all over the world to Paris in hopes of becoming famous gathered, you can shop in various stores and spend time in famous cafés. After free time, free time in the center of Paris. Our guests can spend their time shopping on famous streets and in Paris’s renowned cafés. Those who wish may join the optional Seine River boat tour (€25). Cruising along the river, we see the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, the Statue of Liberty, Notre Dame Cathedral, and many other historical structures from the Seine River. After the tour, free time; our guests can spend their time freely on Paris’s famous streets and cafés. Transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Paris
Approximate Distance:
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00
9. DAY: PARIS – LUXEMBOURG – METZ
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Metz, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in France. In this city with 3,000 years of history, at the confluence of the Moselle and Seille rivers, places to be seen include the Place d’Armes, Metz Cathedral, German Gate, and Temple Neuf Church. After our Metz tour, we head to Luxembourg, one of Europe’s and the European Union’s most important countries, and arrive. Then we carry out a Luxembourg city tour. On our tour, we will have the chance to see the Petrusse Valley, the old city center and its narrow streets, the Cathedral, and the Duke’s Palace. After the tour, transfer to your hotel and free time to rest. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Metz (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Zurich (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Paris – Metz – Luxembourg
Approximate Distance: 465 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30
10. DAY: ALSACE; SCHENGEN & STRASBOURG & COLMAR & FREIBURG – ZURICH
After breakfast, we head to the Schengen region. We visit the region that gave its name to the Schengen visa through the Schengen Agreement. Then we travel to Strasbourg. Located on the border of Switzerland and France and also the largest city in the Alsace region, Strasbourg welcomes us with its fairy-tale appearance, like a painting. Included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1988 and hosting the European Parliament since 1992, Strasbourg’s car-free center and streets will be toured on foot during our panoramic city tour. We will see Gutenberg Square and Statue, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the city’s most important structure, and Kammerzell House, the oldest house in the city and still operating as a hotel and restaurant. Then we continue to the fairy-tale town of Colmar. On our tour, we will see the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the colorful houses along the Rhine River in the famous Petite Venice (Little Venice) area. In this unique environment surrounded by the Rhine River and canals, you will have the opportunity to taste many delicious foods and buy souvenirs. The final stop of the day is Freiburg, where we head next. In our Freiburg city tour, we will see the Bächle, the small canals along the streets with a total length of 15.5 km covering the entire old city; Freiburger Münster (Cathedral), whose 116-meter-high tower is visible wherever you are; Markthalle (Covered Market), a paradise with countless dishes from world cuisines; Münsterplatz, the main square; Rathausplatz with the old and new town halls; Kaiser Joseph Street, lined with many souvenir shops, chain stores, cafés, and restaurants; and the city’s most enjoyable cafés, bars, and beer gardens. Transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Strasbourg (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Freiburg (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Luxembourg – Schengen – Strasbourg – Colmar – Freiburg – Zurich
Approximate Distance: 440 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00
11. DAY: LIECHTENSTEIN – COMO – MILAN (HEIDI’S VILLAGE – HEIDIDORF)
After breakfast and checkout, we depart for Milan, where we will stay overnight. Our first stop is Liechtenstein. After a short sightseeing tour in Liechtenstein, a fairy-tale small country at the foot of the Alps and one of Europe’s smallest countries by area, and governed as a principality, if passengers agree, we will organize the optional Heididorf (Heidi’s Village) tour (€35). Heidi’s Village, the place of our beloved childhood character who lived with her grandfather and her best friend Peter in the Alps, has many scenes we remember from the cartoon. Vast mountains, green meadows, and a concept arranged in accordance with the fairy tale and cartoon await us. After our Heididorf visit, we head to Como, with its unique nature and splendid lake view. We visit Lake Como, which hosts the summer homes of Hollywood celebrities, European elites, and the world jet set, and enjoy the lake’s scenery, which fascinates visitors at any time of day. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free at Lake Como (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Zurich – Liechtenstein – Como – Milan
Approximate Distance: 440 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00
12. DAY: MILAN – VERONA – VENICE
We head to the center of Milan, the city of industry and fashion. On our Milan city tour, we walk along the city’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 have the opportunity to spend enjoyable time in Milan by shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. Then we depart for Venice, where we will stay overnight, and first stop in Verona. In this city made of marble, where the world’s most famous love story of Romeo and Juliet took place, we will have the opportunity to see the old town, the Roman Arena where concerts are still held today, the Signoria Palace, and the Brave-Dante and Erbe Squares. Then we head to Venice, the capital of trade and romance. Upon arrival in Venice, we take the city tour. On our tour, we first reach the historic island by vaporetto across the canals. During the tour, we will see San Marco Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, Santa Maria Della Salute Church, San Giorgio Maggiore Church, and the Grand Canal. Guests who wish may join the optional gondola tour. During this tour, we will have a romantic journey through the waterways surrounding Venice in its iconic gondolas, seeing centuries-old houses and bridges, and have the chance to get to know Venice more closely. Transfer to your hotel, room assignment, and overnight stay.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Venice (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Milan – Verona – Venice
Approximate Distance: 440 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00
13. DAY: VENICE – LJUBLJANA – BELGRADE
After breakfast, checking out of the rooms, and heading toward Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. First, we make a stop in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Upon arrival, we begin our walking tour in this small but most romantic city in Europe. Ljubljana is a hidden gem among places to visit. Some of the highlights we will see during our tour include Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and the Castle. Then, passing through Croatia, we arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. After arriving in Belgrade, during our walking tour we will see Knez Mihailova Street, Kalemegdan Fortress, the Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, the panoramic viewpoint, the Victor statue, Prison Gate, Leopold Gate, the clock tower, and the walls, among others. After the walking tour, you may stroll through Belgrade’s lively streets, taste various ice cream flavors at the ice cream shop recommended by your guide, or enjoy a coffee while admiring the surroundings and the city.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Ljubljana (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free in Belgrade (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Venice – Ljubljana – Belgrade
Approximate Distance: 725 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00
14. DAY: SOFIA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checkout, departure: We arrive in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in the afternoon. Upon arrival, a panoramic Sofia city tour will be conducted. Places to be seen include St. Nedelya Church, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, St. Sophia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, Banya Bashi Mosque, and the National Palace of Culture (NDK). After the bus journey, we depart for Istanbul and arrive. End of our trip and services.
Breakfast: Served at the hotel (included in the price)
Lunch: Free in Sofia (not included in the price)
Dinner: Free along the route (not included in the price)
Currency: Euro
Route: Belgrade – Sofia – Istanbul
Approximate Distance: 890 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 00:30
What's Included
• Luxurious bus transportation service between Istanbul–Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa-Bari-Rome-Florence-Nice-Lyon-Paris-Metz-Luxembourg-Alsace-Zurich-Liechtenstein-Como-Milan-Venice-Ljubljana-Belgrade-Sofia-Istanbul.
• City tours to be conducted in Rome-Naples-Florence-Pisa-Nice-Lyon-Paris-Metz-Luxembourg-Alsace-Zurich-Liechtenstein-Como-Milan-Verona-Venice-Ljubljana-Belgrade-Sofia-Thessaloniki.
• A total of 11 nights accommodation in the cities specified in the program.
• 11 breakfast meals included.
• Ferry journey between Igoumenitsa – Bari/Brindisi.
• Professional Turkish guiding services.
Not Included
• Visa fee and service charge (Multiple Entry Schengen Visa)
• Optional tours organized by the guide
• Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, etc.
• International departure tax
• Travel Health Insurance
• Lunch and dinner
• Vaporetto fee (round trip 35 EUR)
• Optional tours organized by the guide
• Total hotel city taxes 80 € (These are taxes collected per person under the name City tax; the guide collects them at the beginning of the tour and pays them to the hotel)
• All personal expenses
• Optional driver tips