GRAND EUROPEAN FAIRY TALE BY BUS
17 Days 16 Nights – 15 Nights Accommodation
14 Countries – 10 Capitals – 36 Cities
BULGARIA – SERBIA – HUNGARY – SLOVAKIA – AUSTRIA – CZECH REPUBLIC – GERMANY – NETHERLANDS – BELGIUM – FRANCE – SWITZERLAND – ITALY – VATICAN – GREECE
SOFIA – BELGRADE – BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – VIENNA – PRAGUE – DRESDEN – HANNOVER – AMSTERDAM – ZAANSE SCHANS – VOLENDAM – MARKEN – BRUSSELS – BRUGGE – PARIS – KAYSERSBERG – RIQUEWIHR – COLMAR – MULHOUSE – ZURICH – LUCERNE – LUGANO – COMO – MILAN – SIRMIONE – VERONA – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE – PISA – MONTECATINI TERME – ROME – NEMI – BARI / BRINDISI – IGOUMENITSA – IOANNINA – KAVALA
Departure Dates
July 2 – July 16 – July 30 & August 13 – August 27
We start our Grand European journey, where we will discover Europe's most special capitals, historical cities, Alpine lakes, and fairytale towns, by picking up you, our valued guests, in front of Istanbul Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot at 20:00, in front of Mecidiyeköy Ziraat Bank at 20:30, from İncirli Ömür Bus Stops at 21:00, from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist stop at 21:30, and in front of Silivri 5M Vega Mall at 22:15. After our arrival at Kapikule Border Gate, we complete our passport and customs procedures, pass into Bulgaria, and proceed towards the heart of Europe with our overnight journey.
Morning Breakfast : Not Included
Lunch : Not Included
Dinner : To be taken freely at a facility on the way (Not included in the tour price).
Route : Istanbul – Kapikule Border Gate (265 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 265 km
Following the breakfast we will take freely on the road in the morning, we arrive in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Established at the foothills of Mount Vitosha, Sofia is one of the oldest settlements in the Balkan geography where you can see the traces of Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Slavic cultures within the same urban fabric. The city's wide boulevards, historical squares, places of worship belonging to different faiths, and monumental structures reaching from different periods to the present day give Sofia a unique character. During our panoramic city tour, the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which has become the symbol of the city, the Russian Church, the Hagia Sophia Church, the Rotunda Church, the Archaeological Museum, the Presidency, the Prime Ministry, and the Banya Bashi Mosque are some of the places we will see. After a short free time we will give following our tour, we depart towards Serbia. With our arrival in Belgrade, we begin to explore Belgrade, which was established at the strategic point where the Danube and Sava rivers meet, bearing the traces of many states from history to present, from Rome to the Ottomans, from Austria-Hungary to Yugoslavia. Belgrade, which means "White City", is one of the most energetic capitals of the Balkans today, offering its historical fabric and vibrant social life together. During our walking tour, Knez Mihailova Street, the heart of the city, Kalemegdan, the Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, the Victor Statue, Zindan Gate, Leopold Gate, the Clock Tower, and the magnificent panoramic viewpoint where the Danube and Sava rivers meet are just some of the places we will see. After our tour, we give free time in the cafes, historical streets, and lively avenues of Belgrade. You can stroll around Knez Mihailova, taste different flavors at the ice cream shop recommended by our guide, or drink a pleasant coffee against the view of Kalemegdan. After free time, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel in Belgrade.
Morning Breakfast : To be taken freely in Sofia (Not included in the tour price).
Lunch : To be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : To be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the tour price).
Currencies : Euro – Serbian Dinar
Route : Kapikule – Sofia (295 km), Sofia – Belgrade (395 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 690 km
Following the breakfast we will take at our hotel in the morning, we leave our hotel by vacating our rooms and set off for Budapest, the magnificent capital of Hungary. Formed by the union of Buda and Pest rising on both banks of the Danube River, Budapest is one of Central Europe's most impressive cities with its palaces, bridges, thermal culture, wide boulevards, and historical buildings illuminated at night. The combination of the historical and aristocratic atmosphere of the Buda side and the vibrant city life of the Pest side gives Budapest a character rarely found in Europe. Among the main points we will see in our city tour that we will realize after our arrival are the Elizabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes' Square. After our tour, we give free time so that you can shop in the historical center of Budapest, spend time in its cafes, and try the flavors of Hungarian cuisine. Guests who wish can join the optionally organized Danube River Boat Tour (35 Euros). In this special trip, which is one of the best ways to see Budapest, we will watch the unique panorama of the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and the magnificent structures along the Danube coast from the river, especially under sunset and night lights. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel in Budapest.
Morning Breakfast : To be taken at the hotel in Belgrade (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : To be taken freely on the way (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : To be taken freely in Budapest (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Hungarian Forint
Route : Belgrade – Budapest (380 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 380 km
Following the breakfast we will take at our hotel in the morning, we leave our hotel by vacating our rooms and set off towards Vienna, the imposing capital of Austria. On the way, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Bratislava Tour (30 Euros) (guests who do not join the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility on the way until the end of the tour). With its location along the Danube River, pastel-colored historical buildings, and compact old town center, Bratislava is one of Europe's most charming capitals. In Bratislava, which was once the coronation city of Hungarian kings, it is possible to see the traces of Austrian, Hungarian, and Slovak cultures together. During our tour, the Bar Street, Maria Theresa Walking Path, historical palace buildings where Mozart and Franz Liszt gave concerts in their youth, Michael's Gate, Freedom Square, City Square, Cafe Mayer, Napoleon's Military Statue, and the Opera House are some of the places we will see. Following our Bratislava visit, we arrive in Vienna, the city of empires. Having been the administrative center of the Habsburg Dynasty for centuries, Vienna is one of Europe's most noble capitals with its magnificent palaces, art museums, classical music tradition, historical cafes, and elegant boulevards. Among the main works we will see in our panoramic city tour are the Museum of Fine Arts, the Vienna State Opera, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament Building, the City Hall, and the Belvedere Palace. After our tour, we give free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optionally organized Vienna Classical Music Concert (65 Euros). Experiencing classical music in its own atmosphere in Vienna, which is identified with the most important names of world music history such as Mozart and Strauss, will be one of the most select cultural experiences of our trip. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel in Vienna.
Morning Breakfast : To be taken at the hotel in Budapest (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : To be taken freely on the way (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : To be taken freely in Vienna (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Budapest – Bratislava (200 km), Bratislava – Vienna (80 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 280 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and set off for Prague, one of Europe's most romantic and best-preserved historical cities. Spread across the two banks of the Vltava River, Prague resembles a giant open-air museum with its Gothic towers, Baroque palaces, narrow stone streets, historical bridges, and squares preserving the atmosphere of centuries ago. Upon our arrival, during our comprehensive city tour starting from the Hradčany Castle District, we see the Loreta, the Presidential Palace, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Afterwards, we proceed towards the historic center of the city by seeing the Golden Lane, where palace artisans once lived, and the spots associated with Franz Kafka. Charles Bridge, stretching over the Vltava River and becoming the symbol of Prague with its statues of saints, the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, and Týn Church are some of the important stops of our tour. Following our tour, we give free time so that you can enjoy the historical streets, cafes, and shopping spots of Prague. In the evening, guests who wish may optionally participate in the Medieval Night (75 Euros). Inside a historical decor accompanied by knights, period costumes, shows, music, and meals, finding ourselves as if in the Europe of centuries ago will be one of the most entertaining experiences of our tour. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel in Prague.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Vienna (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely in Prague (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Prague or as part of the tour by our guests participating in the Medieval Night.
Currency : Czech Koruna
Route : Vienna – Prague (approx. 335 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 335 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and set off towards Germany. Guests who wish may optionally participate in the Dresden Tour (45 Euros) to be organized along the way (guests not participating in the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility along the route until the end of the tour). Dresden, called the "Florence of the Elbe" due to its elegant architecture, palaces, and art collections along the Elbe River, has one of the most dramatic rebirth stories in European history. The historical center, which was largely damaged during World War II, has regained its former glory as a result of meticulous work lasting years. During our tour, the Frauenkirche dominating the Baroque silhouette of the city, the Zwinger Palace, the Dresden Cathedral, the Altmarkt Square, and the Brühl Terrace stretching along the Elbe River are among the main points we will see. Following our visit to Dresden, we set off for Hannover, one of Germany's important trade and fair centers. After our panoramic city tour in Hannover, known for its large green areas, modern city planning, and international fairs, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel in Hannover.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Prague (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely on the way (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Hannover (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Prague – Dresden (150 km), Dresden – Hannover (370 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 520 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and set off for Amsterdam, the world-famous capital of the Netherlands. Built on hundreds of canals and bridges, the city possesses an atmosphere unlike any other city in Europe with its narrow-façade historical houses, bicycle culture, art museums, lively squares, and unique lifestyle. During our city tour upon our arrival, Dam Square, the heart of the city, the Royal Palace, Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam's world-renowned historical canal belt, the Red Light District, and centers where we can see examples of the city's centuries-old diamond-cutting tradition are some of the places we will see during our tour. After discovering Amsterdam's characteristic canal houses, historical bridges, and vibrant streets, we give free time. Guests who wish may optionally participate in the Amsterdam Canals Boat Tour (30 Euros). While touring the city's UNESCO World Heritage canal belt from the water, we will see 17th-century historical houses, elegant bridges, and Amsterdam's diverse neighborhoods from a completely different perspective. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel in Amsterdam.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Hannover (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely on the way (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Amsterdam (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Hannover – Amsterdam (375 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 375 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, your day is free. Guests who wish may optionally participate in the Marken – Volendam – Zaanse Schans Tour (100 Euros). On this special day, we will step outside modern Amsterdam and discover the traditional face of the Netherlands that adorns postcards. Our first stop will be Zaanse Schans, which carries the Netherlands of past centuries to the present day with its historical windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops. After our tour among the windmills, we proceed to Volendam, an old fishing village along the IJsselmeer. During the free time we will give in Volendam with its colorful houses, lively harbor, seafood restaurants, and traditional atmosphere, you can taste the famous seafood of the Netherlands. Afterwards, we visit Marken, which was once an island and has managed to preserve its traditional wooden architecture even today. After seeing one of the most original settlements in the Netherlands with its narrow streets, green wooden houses, and peaceful village atmosphere, we return to Amsterdam. Overnight stay at our hotel in Amsterdam.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Amsterdam (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the tour (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Amsterdam (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and set off for Brussels, the capital of Belgium. With its historical squares, Art Nouveau architecture, chocolate, waffle, and rich gastronomic culture, Brussels offers an impressive city experience far beyond its political identity. During our tour, the Royal Palace, Grand Place, and the Stock Exchange Building are some of the places we will see. Following our visit to Brussels, we set off towards Paris. Along the way, guests who wish may optionally participate in the Bruges Tour (35 Euros). Guests not participating in the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility along the route until the end of the tour. With its canals, stone bridges, pointed-roof historical houses, and urban fabric preserved from the Middle Ages to the present day, Bruges is one of the most romantic cities in Europe. During our walk in the historical center, we will feel ourselves in a European city stretching back several centuries. In the free time we will provide, you can taste world-famous Belgian chocolates, stroll along the canals, or spend pleasant moments in the historical squares. After our Bruges tour, we set off for Paris. Upon our arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel in Paris.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Amsterdam (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely along the way or in Paris (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Amsterdam – Brussels (210 km), Brussels – Bruges (100 km), Bruges – Paris (300 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 610 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we begin to discover Paris, one of the world capitals of art, fashion, gastronomy, and romance. Developing on both banks of the Seine River, Paris is one of the indispensable cities of European travel with its Haussmann boulevards, magnificent palaces, art museums, historical cafes, and world-renowned monuments. During our tour, Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most important symbols of French Gothic architecture, the Opera House, Saint-Germain, the surroundings of the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe are some of the places we will see. Following our tour, we give free time so that you can discover the cafes, shops, and streets of Paris at your own pace. Guests who wish may optionally participate in the Seine River Boat Tour (50 Euros). In this excursion, which is one of the most enjoyable ways to see Paris, we will view the Orsay Museum, Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, the surroundings of the Louvre, and the magnificent structures along the banks of the Seine from the river. After our tour, return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Paris.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Paris (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely in Paris (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Paris (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and set off towards the Alsace Region, one of the most colorful and photogenic parts of our trip. Alsace, which changed hands between France and Germany for centuries, offers a fascinating synthesis of French living culture and German architectural traditions as a result of this historical background. With its half-timbered colorful houses lined up among vineyards, flower-adorned streets, small squares, and gastronomy, Alsace promises an experience completely different from classic European cities. Guests who wish may optionally participate in the Alsace – Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Colmar Tour (75 Euros) to be organized along the way (guests not participating in the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility along the route until the end of the tour). Our first stop will be Kaysersberg, one of the most beautiful villages of the region with its stone bridge, historical houses, and quiet streets surrounded by vineyards. Then we move on to Riquewihr, which looks as if it stepped out of a fairy tale book with its colorful half-timbered facades. This small settlement, one of the most special stops on the Alsace Wine Route, has preserved its medieval texture extraordinarily up to the present day. We perform the finale of the day in Colmar, one of the most famous cities of Alsace. With its canals, the district called "Little Venice", colorful houses, and romantic streets, Colmar is a candidate to be one of the most photographed spots of the tour. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in and around Mulhouse and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Paris (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in and around Mulhouse (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Paris – Kaysersberg (480 km), Kaysersberg – Riquewihr (12 km), Riquewihr – Colmar (15 km), Colmar – Mulhouse (45 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 552 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and set off towards Switzerland. The first stop of the day is Zurich, Switzerland's economic center with its elegant and orderly structure, shown among the cities with the highest quality of life in the world. Built at the point where the Limmat River meets Lake Zurich, the city is an extremely beautiful European city beyond its financial center identity with its historical churches, boutique shops, luxury shopping streets, and lake view. During our Zurich tour included in our tour price, we discover the historical center, Bahnhofstrasse, the surroundings of the Limmat River, and the panorama of Lake Zurich. Following our visit to Zurich, guests who wish may optionally participate in the Lago di Alpine – Lucerne, Lugano and Como Lakes Tour (60 Euros) (guests not participating in the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility along the route until the end of the tour). Our first stop on our special route, which brings together Europe's three most beautiful lake regions with magnificent views of the Alps within the same day, is Lucerne. In the city located between the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne, the historical Chapel Bridge, the old town texture, and the postcard-pretty views of the lakefront will greet us. Then, advancing through Alpine passes, we reach Lugano in the Italian-speaking south of Switzerland. Palm trees, an atmosphere reminiscent of the Mediterranean, the lakefront, and Alpine scenery give Lugano a completely different character within Switzerland. Crossing into Italy for the third lake of the day, we reach Lake Como, one of the world's most exclusive holiday destinations. After experiencing the unique atmosphere of Como with its lake stretching among mountains, historical villas, and elegant settlements, we set off for Milan. Upon our arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel in Milan.
Breakfast : Will be served at our hotel in and around Mulhouse (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Milan (Not included in the tour price).
Currencies : Swiss Franc – Euro
Route : Mulhouse – Zurich (120 km), Zurich – Lucerne (52 km), Lucerne – Lugano (168 km), Lugano – Como (32 km), Como – Milan (49 km).
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 421 km
After the breakfast we will have at our hotel, we check out, leave the hotel, and begin to discover Milan, Italy's capital of fashion, design, and finance. The center of the Lombardy Region, Milan brings together the dynamism of modern Italy with centuries of art and architectural heritage in the same city. During our walking tour included in our tour price, Milan Duomo, one of the world's most magnificent Gothic structures with its approximately six centuries of construction process, Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, La Scala Theatre, the Leonardo da Vinci Statue, and the historical city center are some of the places we will see. Following our Milan tour, we set off towards Bologna. Guests who wish may optionally participate in the Sirmione – Verona Tour (60 Euros) to be organized along the way (guests not participating in the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility along the route until the end of the tour). Our first stop is Sirmione on the small peninsula stretching into Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. With the Scaliger Castle, mountain views surrounding the lake, narrow stone streets, and chic cafes, Sirmione is one of Northern Italy's most romantic towns. Then we set off for Verona, known worldwide for the legendary love of Romeo and Juliet. The Verona Arena remaining from the Roman period and still hosting performances today, Bra Square, the historical center, and Juliet's House are some of the places we will see. Following our tour, we reach Bologna, which stands out with both its university and gastronomic traditions in Italy. Possessing one of the oldest university traditions in Europe, Bologna is an extremely characteristic Italian city due to its historical porticos stretching for kilometers, red-brick buildings, and strong cuisine. During our city tour included in our tour price, we see Piazza Maggiore, the surroundings of the San Petronio Basilica, the historical center, and the city's symbols, the Asinelli and Garisenda towers. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight stay at our hotel in Bologna.
Breakfast : Will be served at the hotel in Milan (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Bologna (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Milan – Sirmione (140 km), Sirmione – Verona (44 km), Verona – Bologna (143 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 327 km
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms, leave the hotel, and set off for Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and a guiding light in world art history. Florence, where great artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and many others left their marks under the patronage of the Medici family, is practically an open-air museum with almost its entire historical center. During our walking city tour, the magnificent symbol of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore – Florence Duomo, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Fountain of Neptune, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Repubblica will be among the main points we will see. After our tour, we give free time for you to explore the bazaars famous for leather goods, experience Tuscan cuisine, and enjoy the historical streets of the city. Guests who wish can join the optional Pisa Tour (35 Euros) (guests not participating in the tour will rest at a suitable rest facility on the way until the end of the tour). After our arrival in Pisa, we walk to the Piazza dei Miracoli, one of the most famous architectural complexes in the world. After listening to the interesting story of the tower and the city from our guide in this extraordinary square formed by the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery, we give free time for photos and shopping. Following our tour, we depart for Montecatini Terme, known for its thermal waters. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini Terme.
Morning Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel in Bologna (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely in Florence (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Montecatini Terme (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Bologna – Florence (110 km), Florence – Pisa (90 km), Pisa – Montecatini Terme (50 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 250 km
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms, leave the hotel, and set off for Rome, one of the most important cities of Italy and world history. Our first stop is the Vatican, the smallest state in the world and the center of the Catholic world. Among the magnificent columns of St. Peter's Square, we receive information from our guide about the history of the Vatican, the papacy, the architecture of the square, and the traces left here by artists such as Michelangelo and Bernini. If visit conditions are suitable, we give free time to our guests who want to visit St. Peter's Basilica individually. Afterwards, we begin to discover Rome, the "Eternal City" with a history of nearly three thousand years. Starting from around the Colosseum, which carries the power of the Roman Empire to the present day, the panorama of the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, Via del Corso, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza del Popolo are some of the places we will see during our tour. It is possible to encounter traces of Antiquity, the Renaissance, and the Baroque period at almost every step you take in Rome. After our tour, we give free time for you to explore the streets of Rome at your own pace. We strongly recommend that you do not leave the city without trying authentic Italian gelato, handmade pasta, Roman-style pizza, and tiramisu. Following the free time, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.
Morning Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel in Montecatini Terme (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely in Rome (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Rome (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Montecatini Terme – Vatican (320 km), Vatican – Rome (5 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 325 km
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we check out of our rooms, leave the hotel, and set off for Nemi, one of the most delightful surprises of our tour, situated outside the classic Italy routes. Built on a hill overlooking the volcanic Lake Nemi south of Rome, this small town is especially known for its fragrant wild strawberries. With its narrow streets, small local shops, and magnificent lake panorama, Nemi is a special stop where we can see the calm and authentic face of Italy. During our tour included in the program, we see the shops where you can examine special delicacies of Italian cuisine such as homemade pasta sauces, truffle and porcini mushroom products, and then we give free time for you to try Nemi's famous strawberry desserts. After taking our photos against the lake view, we set off for McArthurGlen La Reggia Designer Outlet near Naples. Our outlet visit is included in the tour price. After the free time we will give for you to shop in the stores of world-famous brands, we depart for the Port of Bari or Brindisi according to our ferry schedule. We complete our ticket, passport, and customs procedures, board our ferry, settle into our seats reserved for us (ATS / Pullman type), and begin our journey towards Greece across the Adriatic Sea. Overnight on board the ship.
Morning Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel in Rome (Included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely at the Outlet (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely on the way or on board (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Rome – Nemi (32 km), Nemi – McArthurGlen La Reggia Designer Outlet (185 km), Outlet – Bari (260 km) / Outlet – Brindisi (375 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: Bari 480 km / Brindisi 590 km
Following our arrival at the Port of Igoumenitsa in the morning, we meet our vehicle and set off for our tour of Ioannina, which is included in the program. Built on the shores of Lake Pamvotida, Ioannina is one of the most characteristic cities in northwestern Greece with its works remaining from the Ottoman period, historical castle area, narrow streets, and lake view. The city, which is the historical center of the Epirus Region, developed especially during the Ottoman period as an important cultural and commercial center. During our tour, we discover the historical texture of the city and the lakeside, bearing witness to a different face of Balkan history. After our visit to Ioannina, we cross northern Greece from end to end and continue our journey towards Turkey. In the late hours of the day, we reach Kavala, which rises like an amphitheater on the Aegean coast and is known for its Ottoman aqueducts and castle. We give free time for dinner accompanied by a sea view. You can spend the last dinner of the tour as you wish in Kavala's restaurants, which are particularly famous for seafood and Greek cuisine. After our break, we depart for the İpsala Border Gate. Completing our passport and customs procedures, we enter Turkey and reach Istanbul via Tekirdağ. Dropping our esteemed guests off at the points where we picked them up, we come to the end of our Great European Tour, which extends across 14 countries, 10 capitals, and 36 cities from the Balkans to Central Europe, from the canals of Amsterdam to the boulevards of Paris, from the fairytale villages of Alsace to the Swiss Alps, and from the art cities of Italy to the Adriatic coasts, and we say goodbye to meet again on another unforgettable journey.
Morning Breakfast : Will be taken freely on board (Not included in the tour price).
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the tour price).
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Kavala (Not included in the tour price).
Currency : Euro
Route : Igoumenitsa – Ioannina (80 km), Ioannina – Kavala (410 km), Kavala – İpsala Border Gate (195 km), İpsala Border Gate – Istanbul (290 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 975 km
Prices are per person in €. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child 2-11 | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2027 | €1,199 | €1,799 | €1,199 | €1,099 | €99 | Available |
| 16 Jul 2027 | €1,199 | €1,799 | €1,199 | €1,099 | €99 | Available |
| 30 Jul 2027 | €1,199 | €1,799 | €1,199 | €1,099 | €99 | Available |
| 13 Aug 2027 | €1,199 | €1,799 | €1,199 | €1,099 | €99 | Last 5 seats |
| 27 Aug 2027 | €1,199 | €1,799 | €1,199 | €1,099 | €99 | Last 5 seats |
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- Guests participating are strictly required to have a Multi-entry Schengen visa valid for the entire duration of the tour. (Green Passport holders are exempt from visa.)
- Having Euros is sufficient to make purchases and expenditures in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the Guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be chosen throughout the trip. It is useful to have a cardigan or similar clothing with you for the evening.
- In our weekly tours, a seat rotation application is implemented on a daily basis, and fixed seat or front seat guarantees are not given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a mandatory minimum stay of 1 day to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey when entering from abroad.
- Free shop shopping 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 Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- Tour guides may make changes to the program flow, provided that all places specified in the program are shown, depending on weather and road conditions.
- The Travel Assurance Package can only be added during the tour purchase stage. It cannot be added afterwards. It provides the guest with the right to unconditional, uninterrupted cancellation up to 7 days before the travel date. If not used, there is no refund. If the cancellation assurance package is not purchased, guests have the right to free cancellation up to 30 days before. A 30% penalty is applied if there are less than 30 days left until the tour date, and a 100% penalty is applied if there are 20 days or less. Documents such as hospital reports, workplace leave documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey submitted with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels where they will stay and services they will receive outside of Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation condition of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by EMC Tur.
- In cases where only category information is given without specifying names in the tour program and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by EMC Tur 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances further than the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by EMC Tur 15 days before the tour departure date
- Triple rooms can be provided subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 double bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of folding and coach beds, the 3rd person and/or child participant in reservations is deemed to have declared that they accept the crowding and bed type that may occur in the rooms. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults who fits the age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour package services are provided in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally with a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, referred to as continental breakfast, and can be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities, conducted panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrances. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, are not the responsibility of EMC Tur if they cannot take place due to roads closed by local authorities for visiting or entering on the day and time corresponding to the tour or due to any event, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. Some tours can be made on foot or by public transport as far as possible at closed points or where vehicle entry is not allowed.
- Waiting times at border gates passed by road during travel may exceed standards, and EMC Tur cannot be held responsible for negative experiences caused by these waiting times.
- Optional tours are organized by our local service provider EMC Tur with a minimum participation condition of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or optional trip prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and hours of the tours can be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited and weather conditions.
- Optional tours depend on the participant's request and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join the optional tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted to wait at a suitable rest facility on the way. These passengers are dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the optional tour starts and are picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures that must be done for people participating in tours with flights are personal procedures, and it is mandatory for the guest to do them at the relevant airline counters at the airports before the flight or online via the airline companies' websites.
- EMC Tur is not responsible for the failure of passengers who are not ready at the specified airport at the hours notified by EMC Tur to participate in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. All costs that will occur regarding new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region to be visited required for people who miss the plane to join the tour belong to them.
- EMC Tur is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Warsaw/La Haye Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and special flights, or hours may change before the existing trip and flight. EMC Tur is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children between the ages of 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- Vehicle Types Used in Our Tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 Person Counts) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner - *Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 Person Counts) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for Person Counts up to 16) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the items specified above.