Grand Italy and Greece Tale by Bus (Including Extra Tours and Sightseeing Excursions) Departure from Izmir

Grand Italy and
Greece Tale by Bus
All Extra Tours and Sightseeing Excursions Included
8 Nights 9 Days (7 Nights Accommodation)
Bulgaria – Serbia – Slovenia – Italy – Greece

Tuscany - Siena Tour included  San Gimignano Tour included  Pompeii Tour included   

Departure Dates
January 16 – January 23 & March 13 – March 18- March 19 & April 10 – April 24 & May 1 – May 15 – May 22 – May 23 & June 12 - June 26 – June 27 & July 10 – July 11 – July 24 – July 25 & August 7 – August 8 – August 21 – August 22 & September 4 – September 18 & October 2 – October 16 – October 30 & November 7 – November 14

We start our tour by picking up you, our valued guests, from our Departure Points: Üçkuyular 15:00, Üçyol 15:30 Lausanne Square, 16:00 Karşıyaka Monument 16:30, Bornova Ege University Emergency Front 17:00, Manisa Bus Terminal 18:00, Balıkesir Bus Terminal 20:00, Bursa Old Stadium front 22:00. We arrive at the Kapıkule border gate via Gelibolu. Following the passport and customs procedures we will perform here, we continue our journey with an overnight ride.

Morning Breakfast        : Not Included
Lunch                      : Not Included
Dinner                   : Will be taken freely at a facility on the way (Not included in the price)
Route                            : Izmir – Kapıkule Border Gate (750 km)

Following the breakfast taken freely on the road in the morning, we start our panoramic city tour upon our arrival in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. During this tour, some of the places we will see are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Russian Church, Saint Sofia Church, Rotunda Church, Archaeological Museum, Presidency, Prime Ministry, Banya Bashi Mosque. After a short free time we will give following the panoramic tour, we meet at our vehicle and set off towards Belgrade. During our walking tour upon arrival in Belgrade, Knez Mihajlova Street, Kalemegdan, Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, panorama point, Victor Monument, Zindan Gate, Leopoldov Gate, clock tower and the ramparts are just some of the things we will see. Following our walking tour, you can stroll through the lively streets of Belgrade, taste different ice cream flavors at the ice cream shop recommended by your guide, or drink a pleasant coffee while watching the surroundings and the city. After our tour, transfer to our hotel by our vehicle. Overnight at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be taken freely in Sofia (Not included in the price)
Lunch                      : Will be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the price)
Dinner                   : Will be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the price)
Currencies                 : Euro – Serbian Dinar
Route                            : Kapıkule Border Gate – Sofia (295 km), Sofia – Belgrade (393 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 688 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 20:30

Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we complete our checkout procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We cross the Serbia – Croatia border and continue via Zagreb to reach the Slovenian border. Even though both countries are members of the European Union, since customs and passport controls still continue between them, we complete our procedures and continue our journey towards the capital Ljubljana. Upon our arrival, we start our walking tour in this small but most romantic city of Europe. Ljubljana is a hidden gem among places to visit. During our tour, some of the things we will see within this gem will be Preseren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Castle. During the free time to be given after our trip, you can eat and drink something at the cafes along the river, buy souvenirs, or lose yourself in the local market if it coincides with the day the market is set up. We leave Ljubljana by meeting at the time given by our guide, pass the Italian borders and reach Padua. Transfer to the hotel where we will stay and overnight at our hotel. (Depending on availability in the season, accommodation can be carried out around the Padua region or Trieste region and surroundings or Mestre region and surroundings.)

Morning 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 – Padua (267 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 798 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 22:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Venice, established on 118 islands as a historical pirate colony. We reach our private vaporetto waiting for us at the Troncetto pier to get to San Marco island, also known as the real Venice and the largest among these islands. After about half an hour of travel on the water, we begin our walking tour on this island, which is named after the patron saint of Venice. Apart from the natural channel called Canale Grande (Grand Canal), many artificially made channels provided easy access to the depths of the island from the sea. Today, because of these channels, you have to cross many bridges while wandering around the island. This beautiful place, holding history at every corner, will feature some of the sights including the Doge's Palace, Prison, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica which houses some artifacts brought from Istanbul, St. Mark's Square, bell tower, astronomical clock, and the Rialto Bridge. After this wonderful tour where we will find ourselves in different realms through various stories told by our guide, there will be free time. During free time, you can check out the shops selling items made of Murano glass, buy hundreds of varieties of masks identified with Venice, sit in pleasant cafes and sip your drinks accompanied by music played by the orchestra, or taste seafood cuisine. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Gondola tour, which is a must when Venice is mentioned (30 Euros). This dream-like journey lasting about half an hour among water channels is an unforgettable experience that everyone should live at least once in their lifetime. (Gondolas have a capacity of 5 people and the given price is per person. However, if requested by our valued guests, a private gondola tour for couples can be arranged with musical accompaniment if desired. You can learn special prices for these special requests from our guide) After free time, we meet at the time and place specified by our guide, return to Troncetto by private vaporetto, and 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. Following our arrival in the city where we can see Italy's second-largest arena, our walking tour will include sights such as Bra Square, Verona Arena, and Juliet's House. During the free time after our tour, you can visit the shops of famous brands and shop on Verona's granite-paved shopping street, sit at cafes in Bra Square to taste Panna Cotta especially with forest fruits, or sip local drinks to enjoy the day. After free time, meeting at the place and time specified by our guide, we depart for Milan accompanied by the scenery of the Alps. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel. (Depending on the region's occupancy, accommodation will be in Milan or its surroundings)

Morning Breakfast        : Will be served at the hotel in Padova
Lunch                   : Will be taken at leisure in Venice (Not included in the price)
Dinner                 : Will be taken at leisure in Verona (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Padova – Venice (44 km), Venice – Verona (121 km), Verona – Milan (116 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 281 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on traffic density: 20:30

After breakfast at the hotel, 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 sights we will see are the city's symbol Milan Cathedral whose original name is Mariae Nascenti, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala Theatre, Leonardo da Vinci statue, Piazza and monument of Vittorio Emanuele II, and Sforza Castle. During the free time after our tour, you can visit the stores of world-famous brands and go shopping. At the end of our tour, we set off for the city of Pisa, which is home to one of the world's most fascinating and visited towers. Upon arrival, we take a walk toward the religious complex containing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where Galileo Galilei also conducted his experiments. After hearing the interesting story of the tower and the city from our guide here, we take the must-have classic photos with the tower since we have come this far. After shopping at the souvenir stalls in the area during the given free time, we set off with our bus towards the Montecatini Terme region where we will stay. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in. After settling into the hotel, we highly recommend taking a night walk in this delightful town. Overnight at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be served at the hotel in Milan
Lunch                   : Will be taken at leisure in Milan (Not included in the price)
Dinner                 : Will be taken at leisure in Montecatini (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Milan – Pisa (282 km), Pisa – Montecatini (47 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 383 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on traffic density: 20:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. First, we head to Florence, one of the most important cities of the Renaissance where there are more works of art per square meter than anywhere else in the world. During our walking tour here, some of the sights we will see are the Florence Cathedral known as Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Neptune Fountain, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Repubblica. During the free time we will give here, we especially recommend seeing the leather market and tasting Florence's delicious meats. After free time, meeting at the place and time specified by our guide, we set off for San Gimignano, a small but magnificent medieval city. In San Gimignano, where you will feel like you are on a time travel journey, we will see the 13 towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries and Cisterno Square. During the free time our guide will provide, do not forget to taste slice pizzas in many flavors, especially those with artichoke and olive, and eat ice cream from the champion gelateria Dondoli. After free time, we set off for another medieval wonder. When we arrive in the city of Siena, famous for its world-renowned bareback horse races called Palio, you will truly feel teleported to the middle ages during our walking tour. Every point of Italy is uniquely beautiful, but you will never erase Siena from your memories. The Tower of Mangia and the Palazzo Pubblico will welcome us in Piazza del Campo, which we will reach by walking through its winding streets. Siena Cathedral, located just behind the square, is one of the architectural structures that must be seen. After our walking tour where we will see these and many more works, you can buy banners representing Siena's neighborhoods during free time and eat or drink aperitifs at the cafes around the square. After free time, we meet our guide and walk towards the point where our bus will pick us up. Our current destination is the capital Rome. With our arrival in this history-scented city, which has also been the capital of the Roman Empire, one of the most important empires in history, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel

Morning Breakfast        : Will be served at the hotel in Montecatini
Lunch                   : Will be taken at leisure in San Gimignano (Not included in the price)
Dinner                 : Will be taken at leisure at a facility on the way (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Montecatini – Florence (41 km), Florence – San Gimignano (57 km), San Gimignano – Siena (42 km), Siena – Rome (233 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 373 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on traffic density: 22:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Vatican, the smallest state in the world. Consisting of St. Peter's Basilica and its surrounding square, this small state is a very important shrine for Christians. In this important place where the Pope, the leader of the Catholic denomination, also lives, after getting information from our guide on many important subjects such as the construction process of the basilica, the square, its architects, important sculpture groups on and inside the structure, and the pope assassination attempt, we take our photos during the given free time, and if the church is suitable for visits, we complete our visit and leave the Vatican. Our next plan is the Rome city tour. To explore step-by-step the city of Rome where every stone you step on bears a trace of history, we start our walking tour with the Colosseum. We see the structure this time in daylight, which we previously photographed under night lights. After listening to the stories of this magnificent structure where hundreds of people met their end from our guide, we reach Venice Square at the end of the road we walked by seeing the Roman Forum. After this square, which also houses the Vittorio Emanuele II monument, one of the most special structures in the city, following Via Del Corso street, first the Trevi Fountain, then the Monument to the Four Prophets, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza del Popolo are just some of the sights we will see during this tour. The city has such an important historical texture that it is possible to discover a new detail at every corner. Free time after our walking tour. It is strongly recommended to taste the Italian ice cream identified with Rome and handmade pastas. Be sure to ask your guide where the best tiramisu in the city is. After our tour and free time, transfer to our hotel by meeting at the time specified by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be served at the hotel in Rome
Lunch                   : Will be taken at leisure in Rome (Not included in the price)
Dinner                 : Will be taken at leisure in Rome (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Rome – Vatican (29 km)

Approximate Distance to be Covered: 100 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on traffic density: 20:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Pompeii, located right on the edge of Mount Vesuvius, which is one of the important ancient cities in history. Sidewalks, houses, pedestrian crossings, baths, temples, and incredible stories await you in this city, which is also famous for its petrified people. After our tour in Pompeii, free time for your souvenir shopping. (From guests wishing to participate in the Pompeii tour, the Pompeii entrance fee and the mandatory earphone fee for groups are collected, furthermore, the mandatory local guide fee is divided by the number of participating persons.) After meeting at the time given by our guide, we set off towards the port of Brindisi or Bari for our ferry journey to Greece. After customs procedures, we board the ship. We continue our journey towards Greece with an overnight ferry ride. Overnight on board the ship.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be served at the hotel in Rome
Lunch                   : Will be taken at a local restaurant in Pompeii (Not included in the price)
Dinner                 : Will be taken at leisure in Bari/Brindisi or on board the ship (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Rome – Pompeii (250 km), Pompeii – Bari (331 km),
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 581 km
Ship Boarding Time    : Varies approximately between 19:30/21:30 depending on the ship departure time

Following the arrival of the ship at the port of Igoumenitsa in the morning hours, we leave the ship with our vehicle. After the comfort break we will give on the way, upon our arrival in Kavala, we taste the famous Kavala cookie and then give you free time to eat. After the meal, we continue our journey towards the İpsala border gate. Upon our arrival at the border, we complete the passport and customs procedures and continue our journey towards Istanbul. Upon our arrival in Izmir, we drop off our valued guests at the points where we picked them up and bid farewell to you with the wish to meet again on our next tour.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be taken at leisure on board 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 at leisure at a facility on the way (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Igoumenitsa – Kavala (473 km), Kavala – Izmir (910 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 933 km
Istanbul Arrival Time    : Estimated depending on customs crossing duration: 00:30