Bus Tour of Greater Italy & the Balkans Including 6 Nights Accommodation with Surrounding Excursions 2026

Day 1: Istanbul - Edirne Kadıköy Nautilus Shopping Mall Open Parking Lot Entrance: 21:00 Mecidiyeköy Polat Holding Front: 21:30 İncirli Ömür Plaza Front: 22:00 We begin our tour by picking up our valued guests. Following the E80 highway via Selimpaşa and Silivri, we arrive at the Kapıkule border gate. After completing passport and customs procedures there, we continue our journey overnight. Day 2: Sofia – Belgrade After breakfast, which will be taken freely on the road in the morning, we arrive in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and begin our panoramic city tour. During this tour, we will see some of the places such as Alexander Nevsky, the second largest Orthodox church in the Balkans, the Russian Church, the Hagia Sophia Church, the Rotunda Church, the Archaeology Museum, the Presidency, the Prime Ministry, and Banya Bashi Mosque. After the panoramic tour and some free time, we meet at the bus and depart for Belgrade. Upon arrival in Belgrade, during our walking tour, some of the places we will see include Knez Mihajlova Street, Kalemegdan Fortress, the Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, Damat Ali Pasha’s Tomb, the panorama point, the Victor Monument, Dungeon Gate, Leopold Gate, the clock tower, and the walls. After the walking tour, you may stroll through Belgrade’s lively streets, taste different flavors of ice cream at the ice cream shop recommended by your guide, or enjoy a pleasant coffee while admiring the surroundings and the city. Overnight at our hotel. Dinner: Will be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the price) Currencies: Bulgarian Lev – Serbian Dinar Route: Kapıkule Border Gate – Sofia (295 km), Sofia – Belgrade (393 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 688 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 20:30 Day 3: Belgrade – Ljubljana – Padova and Surroundings After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We pass through the Serbia-Croatia border and continue via Zagreb to reach the Slovenia border. Although both countries are members of the European Union, customs and passport controls still continue between them, so after completing the procedures, we continue toward the capital, Ljubljana. Upon arrival, we begin our walking tour of this small yet one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Ljubljana is a hidden gem among places to visit. During our tour, some of the places we will see include Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, and the castle. After the tour, during the free time given, you may eat and drink at the riverside cafés, buy souvenirs, or, if it happens to be market day, lose yourself in the local market. Meeting at the time given by our guide, we leave Ljubljana and cross into Italy, arriving in Padova. Transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel. (Depending on availability in the season, accommodation may be in the Padova region and surroundings.) Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel in Belgrade Lunch: Will be taken freely in Ljubljana (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely on the way (Not included in the price) Currencies: Croatian Kuna - Euro Route: Belgrade – Ljubljana (531 km), Ljubljana – Padova (267 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 798 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 22:00 Day 4: Padova - Venice – Verona – Bergamo and Surroundings After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Venice, founded in history as a pirate colony on 118 islands. To reach San Marco Island, the largest of these islands and the one known as the real Venice, we head to the Troncetto harbor where our private vaporetto is waiting for us. After about a half-hour journey on the sea, we begin our walking tour of this island named after Venice’s patron saint. Apart from the large canal called the Canale Grande, many artificial canals were also built, allowing easy access deep into the island from the sea. Today, because of these canals, you will cross many bridges while exploring the island. In this beautiful place, which holds history in every corner, some of the things we will see are the Doge’s Palace, the prison, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Basilica, which contains some artifacts brought from Istanbul, St. Mark’s Square, the bell tower, the astronomical clock, and the Rialto Bridge. After this wonderful tour, where we will find ourselves in different realms through our guide’s narratives, there will be free time. During free time, you may browse shops selling Murano glass items, buy from the many types of masks associated with Venice, sit in pleasant cafés and sip your drinks to the accompaniment of live orchestra music, or taste seafood cuisine. Guests who wish may join the optional Gondola tour, a must in Venice (30 Euro). This dreamlike journey through the canals lasts about half an hour and is an unforgettable experience that everyone should live at least once. (Gondolas are for 6 people, and the stated price is per person. However, if desired by our guests, a special gondola tour can be arranged for couples, with music accompaniment if requested. For such special requests, you can get special prices from our guide.) After free time, we meet at the time and place given by our guide and return to Troncetto by private vaporetto, then continue our tour by bus. Our next stop is Verona, one of Italy’s most special cities where the love of Romeo and Juliet took place. Upon arrival in the city, where we can see Italy’s second-largest arena, we will take a walking tour during which we will see Bra Square, Verona Arena, and Juliet’s House. After the tour, during the free time given, you may explore the shops of famous brands on Verona’s granite-paved shopping street, sit in the cafés in Bra Square and especially taste the forest fruit panna cotta, or enjoy local drinks and the day. After free time, we meet at the place and time specified by our guide and depart for Bergamo, enjoying the view of the Alps. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and room assignment. Overnight at the hotel. (Depending on the intensity of the region, accommodation will be in Bergamo or the Milan area) Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel in Padova Lunch: Will be taken freely in Venice (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely in Verona (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Padova – Venice (44 km), Venice – Verona (121 km), Verona – Bergamo (116 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 281 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on traffic intensity: 20:30 Day 5: Bergamo – Milan – Pisa – Montecatini After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Milan, the capital of fashion, located in the Lombardy region. During our walking tour here, some of the places we will see are the Milan Duomo, whose original name is Mariae Nascenti, Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, La Scala Theater, Leonardo da Vinci statue, Vittorio Emanuele Square and statue, and Sforza Castle. After the tour, during the free time given, you may visit the stores of world-famous brands and shop. At the end of our tour, we head to Pisa, home to one of the world’s most interesting and most visited towers. Upon arrival, we take a walk toward the religious complex where the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where Galileo Galilei conducted his experiments, is located. Here, after listening to the tower’s and the city’s interesting story from our guide, we take the must-have photos with the famous tower. After free time in the area to shop at souvenir stalls, we depart by bus for Montecatini Terme, where we will stay overnight. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and room assignment. After settling into the hotel, we especially recommend taking an evening walk in this delightful town. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel in Bergamo Lunch: Will be taken freely in Milan (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely in Montecatini (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Bergamo – Milan (54 km), Milan – Pisa (282 km), Pisa – Montecatini (47 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 383 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on traffic intensity: 20:30 Day 6: Montecatini – Florence – Siena – Rome After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. First, we go to Florence, one of the most important cities of the Renaissance, where the highest number of works of art per square meter in the world can be found. During the city tour on foot, we will see Florence Duomo, known as Santa Maria del Fiore, the baptistery, Signoria Square, Vecchio Palace, Neptune Fountain, Vecchio Bridge, and Republic Square. During the free time we will give here, we especially recommend visiting the leather market and tasting Florence’s delicious meats. After free time, we meet at the place and time indicated by our guide and head to another medieval wonder. When we arrive in Siena, famous worldwide for the horse races called Palio, you will truly feel as if you have been transported back to the Middle Ages during our walking tour. Although every part of Italy is beautiful, you will never forget Siena. As we walk through its winding streets, the Campo Square will welcome us with the Mangia Tower and Palazzo Pubblico. The Siena Cathedral located just behind the square is also one of the structures that must be seen for its architecture. After our walking tour, during which we will see many more works, you may buy flags representing Siena’s districts and eat or drink something light at the cafés around the square during the free time. After free time, we meet with our guide and walk to the point where our bus will pick us up. Our current destination is the capital, Rome. Upon arrival in this historically rich city, once the capital of one of the most important empires in history, our first stop will be Castel Sant’Angelo and its bridge, mentioned by Dan Brown in his books and once used to imprison Cem Sultan. Then we visit Navona Square, which was once used as a stadium for races during the imperial period and today retains the same structural plan but is surrounded by houses and a magnificent church, and where various artists perform in the evenings. With the Four Rivers Fountain in the square and the church made by Bernini just behind it, this square will enchant you. This important point, also known as the artists’ square, is now highly frequented by painting, mime, and music artists. After taking our photos here, we go to the Pantheon, one of the oldest structures in the city. After hearing the story of this time-defying building from our guide, there will be free time. You can have your dinner at one of the many restaurants around. Pizza, pasta, or seafood are just some of the options. After free time, we return to the bus and head to the Colosseum to take night photos. After photographing this giant arena, built for gladiator fights in Rome, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel in Montecatini Lunch: Will be taken freely in Florence (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely in Rome (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Montecatini – Florence (41 km), Florence – Siena (59 km), Siena – Rome (233 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 333 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on traffic intensity: 23:30 Day 7: Rome – Vatican – Naples After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Vatican, the world’s smallest state. This small state, consisting of St. Peter’s Basilica and the square around it, is a very important place of worship for Christians. After receiving information from our guide about the basilica’s construction process, the square, its architects, important sculpture groups on and inside the structure, the papal assassination, and many other topics, we take our photos during the free time given and, if the church visit is open, complete our visit and leave Vatican. Our next plan is the Rome city tour. We begin our walking tour with the Colosseum to explore Rome, where every stone you step on bears a trace of history. We see the structure we photographed at night again in daylight. After listening to the story of this magnificent structure, where hundreds of people lost their lives, from our guide, we pass by the Roman Forum and reach Venice Square at the end of the road we walk. From this square, where the Vittorio Emanuele II monument is also located, we follow Via Del Corso and then see Trevi Fountain (the Fountain of Love), the Four Prophets monument, the Spanish Steps, and Popolo Square, among others during this tour. The city is so rich in historical texture that you can discover a new detail at every corner. After our walking tour, there will be free time. We strongly recommend tasting the Italian ice cream and handmade pasta that Rome is famous for. Also, be sure to ask your guide where the city’s best tiramisu can be found. After the tour and free time, we meet at the time specified by our guide and depart for Naples. Upon arrival, be prepared to encounter a different side of Italy from what we have seen so far. However, its people are very warm and sincere. During our tour here, some of the places we will see are Umberto I Gallery, Castel Nuovo, Naples Cathedral, and the port. After our tour, during the free time given, we recommend tasting the lemon-based frozen drinks and the local baba dessert. At the end of our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel in Rome Lunch: Will be taken freely in Rome (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely in Naples (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Rome – Vatican (29 km), Rome – Naples (225 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 254 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on traffic intensity: 21:00 Day 8: Naples – Pompeii – Brindisi / Bari After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Pompeii, one of the important ancient cities in history, located right on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. In this city, famous for its petrified people, you can expect sidewalks, houses, pedestrian crossings, baths, temples, and incredible stories. (Pompeii entrance fee and local fees are paid by the guest.) After our tour in Pompeii, there will be free time for souvenir shopping. After meeting at the time specified by our guide, we depart for the port of Brindisi or Bari for our ferry journey to Greece. After customs procedures, we board the ship. We continue our journey overnight to Greece. Overnight on the ship. Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel in Naples Lunch: Will be taken at a local restaurant in Pompeii (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely in Bari/Brindisi (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Naples – Pompeii (25 km), Pompeii – Bari (386 km) Brindisi Approximate Distance Covered: 436 km Ship Check-in Time: Estimated depending on the ship’s arrival time: 00:00 Day 9: Brindisi / Bari – Igoumenitsa – Kavala – Istanbul After the ship docks at Igoumenitsa port in the morning, we leave the ship with our vehicle. After a rest stop on the way, we arrive in Kavala, where you can taste the famous Kavala cookies and then have free time for lunch. After lunch, we continue toward the İpsala border gate. Upon arrival at the border, we complete passport and customs procedures and continue our journey to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, we bid farewell to you, our valued guests, by dropping you off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you again on our next tour. Breakfast: Will be taken freely on the ship (Not included in the price) Lunch: Will be taken at a local restaurant in Kavala (Not included in the price) Dinner: Will be taken freely at a roadside facility on the way (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Igoumenitsa – Kavala (473 km), Kavala – Istanbul (460 km) Approximate Distance Covered: 933 km Ship Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 00:30 INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: • Transportation by luxury buses, • 6 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels • 6 breakfasts at the hotels • Brindisi or Bari – Igoumenitsa ferry ticket (Deck type) • All intercity transfers clearly stated as included in the program • All tours and excursions clearly stated as included in the program • Professional Turkish-speaking guide services • Local guiding services required in some regions • Checkpoint and parking fees NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: • Multiple-entry Schengen visa • Personal and extra expenses • Lunches and dinners • Pompeii entrance and local fees • Drinks taken during meals • Exit fee for leaving the country • Optional tips for guide and driver (5 Euro per person) • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees • Vaporetto fee (15 Euro) • Optional Gondola tour (30 Euro) • Florence and Venice headset fee (1.5 or 2 Euro) • Overseas travel health insurance • Hotel city taxes (city taxes charged per person under the name of city tax, between 5 and 9 euros per person; they vary depending on the hotel’s proximity to the city center, hotel star rating, and number of nights stayed, so they are collected by the guide at the beginning of the tour and paid to the hotel)