Scandinavian Fairy Tale from the Baltics to the Fjords by Bus Departing from Eskişehir - Ankara - 2027 Season

Scandinavian Fairy Tale from the Baltics to the Fjords by Bus

(All Sightseeing Excursions, Extra Tours, and Outlet Tour Included)

10 Capitals – 21 Cities

16 Nights 17 Days – 15 Nights Hotel Accommodation

BELGRADE – BRNO – KRAKOW – CZESTOCHOWA – WARSAW – TRAKAI – VILNIUS –
RIGA – TALLINN – HELSINKI – TURKU – STOCKHOLM – OSLO – GOTHENBURG –
COPENHAGEN – HAMBURG – BERLIN – DRESDEN – TEREZIN – VIENNA – PLOVDIV

Departure Dates
July 23 & August 20

We start our tour by picking up you, our valued guests, from Eskişehir Atatürk Boulevard Opposite Migros at 12:00, Ankara Armada Mall Opposite at 15:00, Ümitköy Bridge at 15:30, Bolu Highway Facilities at 18:30, Düzce Tursan Resting Facilities at 20:00, Sapanca Berceste at 21:30, and İzmit Bus Terminal Opposite at 22:00. We arrive at the Kapıkule Border Gate. Following the passport and customs procedures to be carried out here, we continue our journey with an overnight ride.

Breakfast                       : Not Included
Lunch                                    : Not Included
Dinner                             : To be taken freely at a facility on the way (Not included in the price)
Route                                            : Eskişehir – Kapıkule Border Gate (934 km)

Following breakfast taken freely on the road in the morning, we continue our journey via Bulgaria towards Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. During our walking tour upon arrival in Belgrade, Knez Mihajlova Street, Kalemegdan Fortress, Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, Damad Ali Pasha Tomb, viewpoint, Victor Statue, Zindan Gate, Leopold Gate, Clock Tower and the ramparts will be just some of the sights we will see. After our walking tour, you can stroll through the lively streets of Belgrade, taste different ice cream flavors at the ice cream parlor recommended by your guide, or drink a pleasant coffee while watching the surroundings and the city. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel by our vehicle. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast                       : To be taken freely on the way (Not included in the price)
Lunch                                    : To be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the price)
Dinner                               : To be taken freely in Belgrade (Not included in the price)
Currencies                        : Bulgarian Lev – Serbian Dinar
Route                                            : Kapıkule Border Gate – Belgrade (696 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 696 km
Hotel Check-in Time              : Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 19:00

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. After completing our passport and customs procedures at the Serbia – Hungary border and taking necessary breaks along the way, we arrive in Brno, the second largest city of the Czech Republic in terms of population and surface area. Upon our arrival, we start our panoramic city tour in this beautiful city established at the intersection point of the Svitava and Svratka rivers. During our walking tour in the city, which houses structures with many different architectural features, Spilberk (former royal castle), Mahen Theatre, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, St. James Church, Capuchin Monastery, Parnassus Fountain, Market Square will be some of the places we will see. In the free time we will give after our tour, we recommend you to taste the soups and dishes of Czech cuisine. After the free time, meeting at the place and time to be announced by our guide, transfer to our hotel and check-in to rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast                       : To be taken at the hotel in Belgrade
Lunch                                    : To be taken freely on the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                               : To be taken freely in Brno (Not included in the price)
Currencies                        : Serbian Dinar – Euro
Route                                            : Belgrade – Brno (703 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 703 km
Hotel Check-in Time              : Estimated depending on customs crossing time: 22:00

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and set off for Krakow. Upon our arrival, we start our panoramic city tour. In this city where Pope John Paul II was elected pope while serving as archbishop, we will first see the historic city center, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this square, which is one of the largest squares in Europe and surrounded by numerous historical buildings, you will feel as if you are traveling in Medieval Europe. After seeing the square, we will panoramically see Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral, where Pope John Paul II gave his first sermon as a priest. In addition, the market square, Sukiennice cloth hall, St. Mary's Basilica, Florianska Street, Barbican, Slowacki Theatre will be some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour. In our free time, we recommend you to taste Polish-style dumplings and omelets. After free time, meeting and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast                       : To be taken at the hotel in Brno
Lunch                                    : To be taken freely in Krakow (Not included in the price)
Dinner                               : To be taken freely in Krakow (Not included in the price)
Currencies                        : Euro
Route                                            : Brno – Krakow (336 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 336 km
Hotel Check-in Time              : Estimated depending on traffic density: 19:30

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and set off for Warsaw, the capital of Poland. On the way, we perform our Czestochowa Tour. Known as Poland's open-air museum, Czestochowa is a world-famous city housing the Jasna Gora Pauline monastery, home to the Black Madonna painting and the shrine of the Virgin Mary. After seeing this sacred city, which is flooded by over 5 million visitors every year, we continue our journey towards Warsaw. Upon our arrival in Warsaw, we start our panoramic walking city tour. During our tour, the Royal Castle, the statue of Zygmunt III Waza, Royal Square, Bell Square, Barbican monumental gateway to the city, Madame Curie's house, the house of the famous musician Chopin and the Chopin bench will be some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour. Meeting at the place and time to be announced by our guide, transfer to our hotel and check-in to rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast                       : To be taken at the hotel in Krakow
Lunch                                    : To be taken freely in Czestochowa (Not included in the price)
Dinner                               : To be taken freely in Warsaw (Not included in the price)
Currencies                        : Euro
Route                                            : Krakow – Czestochowa (149 km), Czestochowa – Warsaw (219 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 368 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. We continue our journey towards the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. On the way, we carry out our Trakai tour. We give you free time by the lake in this city, which is spread over an area of approximately 500 square kilometers and is full of nature and history at every corner. You can take a walk by the lake and photograph Trakai Castle. Famous for its gothic architecture and special location, the castle is situated on an island in Lake Galve, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. Built in the 14th century, the castle served as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania; however, the structure fell into disrepair in the 17th century and was only rebuilt in 1951. We recommend tasting the region's traditional Kibinai at the restaurants by the lake. You will not get enough of this appetizer made with beef, lamb, and chicken meat. After our tour, we continue our journey to Vilnius. Upon our arrival, during our panoramic Vilnius tour, some of the places we will see are Vilnius Cathedral, the old town, the hill of crosses, Cathedral Square, the Three Crosses, and St. Anne's Church. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Warsaw
Lunch                               : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Vilnius (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Warsaw – Trakai (455 km), Trakai – Vilnius (27 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 482 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated depending on traffic density: 21:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and set off for Riga. Upon our arrival in Riga, during the panoramic city tour we will conduct, the old town, the central market, the freedom monument, Riga Castle, the Art Nouveau Museum, the Three Brothers Architectural Museum, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Dannestern Mansion, and the wooden statue of Big Kristaps, the founder of Riga, on the banks of the Daugava River will be just some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour. Following the free time, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Vilnius
Lunch                               : Free time in Riga (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Riga (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Vilnius – Riga (289 km)

After breakfast at the hotel, we carry out our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Upon our arrival in the fairy-tale city of Tallinn, we start our panoramic city tour. The Three Sisters buildings, the old town, the Estonian Maritime Museum, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, the Viru Gate, and Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacy are some of the places we will see. After our tour, free time for you to explore the city and dine at restaurants where you can taste unusual delicacies such as venison dumplings or bear meat. Following the free time, we meet at the place and time specified by our guide, leave Tallinn, and proceed to the port. After an approximately two-hour ferry ride to cross over to Helsinki, upon our arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Riga
Lunch                               : Free time in Tallinn (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Helsinki (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Riga – Tallinn (310 km), Tallinn – Helsinki (88 km),
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 398 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated depending on traffic density: 21:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we carry out our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and begin our panoramic Helsinki city tour. During our panoramic tour, Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument and Sibelius Park, the Helsinki City Museum, the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, and Esplanadi are some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour. During your free time in Helsinki, we recommend trying reindeer meat, fish, cinnamon buns, dark rye bread, rice pastries, and filter coffee. After the free time, we proceed to Turku. Upon our arrival in Turku, during the panoramic tour we will take by bus, Turku Cathedral, the city library, and the market square will be some of the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to the port, and following ticket and customs procedures, we board the ship. We board the ship and settle into our cabins. Inside the ship, apart from various restaurants where you can have meals, there is a duty-free shop, an entertainment center with live music and shows, and facilities for guests who want to try their luck. Overnight stay on the ship.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Helsinki
Lunch                               : Free time in Helsinki (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time on the ship (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Helsinki – Turku (168 km), Turku – Stockholm (314 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 482 km
Ship Boarding Time            : Estimated: 20:30

After the buffet breakfast we will have on board in the morning, we leave the ship as it docks at the port of Stockholm in the early hours. Due to the early arrival time, after resting a bit on our bus, we start our city tour. During our walking panoramic city tour, the Royal Palace, Fjallgatan Hill, medieval Gamla Stan, Djurgarden Park, the City Hall, the National Theater building uniting seven theaters under one roof, the Stock Exchange building, and Kungstradgarden Park will be some of the sights to see. After our tour, free time for your shopping and to explore the city. Following the free time, we meet at the place and time specified by our guide, leave Stockholm, and set off for Oslo. Upon our arrival in Oslo, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served as an open buffet on the ship
Lunch                               : Free time in Stockholm (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Swedish Krona (1 Euro = 11 Swedish Krona)
Route                                    : Stockholm – Oslo (522 km)
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 19:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we carry out our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and begin our panoramic Oslo city tour. During our city tour, we first go to Vigeland Park, which contains human statues made by Gustav Vigeland, reflecting various states of human life from birth to death. After our guide's explanation, during the free time we will give you here, you can visit the park with these interesting statues. Afterwards, during our tour which we will continue by bus, the royal palace, city hall, national theater, Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Gate, Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and Frogner Park will be some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour. During your free time, you can explore the streets of Oslo and take wonderful photos. We also recommend tasting the pastries called kanelbullar. Following the free time, we meet at the place and time specified by our guide, leave Oslo, and set off for Gothenburg. Upon our arrival, we start our panoramic Gothenburg tour. Located on Sweden's western coast and being the country's second-largest city, Gothenburg is home to one of Scandinavia's largest and Europe's leading universities. During our tour in Gothenburg, an important port city established at the mouth of the Göta River which also forms the basis of the city's name, Skansen Kronan Fortress, currently used as a military museum, Feskekorka fish market, which is one of the liveliest spots in the city, the art museum, and Oscar Fredrik Church will be some of the places we will see. Liseberg, Scandinavia's largest amusement park, is also located in this city. After our tour, we give you free time. We meet at the time specified by our guide, transfer to our hotel, and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Oslo
Lunch                               : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Gothenburg (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Norwegian Krone (1 Euro = 11.65 Norwegian Krone) - Swedish Krona (1 Euro = 11 Swedish Krona)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: Oslo – Gothenburg (290 km)
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 20:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We cross into Denmark via the 7.8 km long Øresund Bridge and the 4 km long Drogden Tunnel connecting Sweden and Denmark, and continue our journey towards Copenhagen. Upon our arrival in Copenhagen, our bus drops us off near the Little Mermaid statue for our walking city tour. Starting from here, during our walking tour, we will see the Little Mermaid statue built on a rock in the sea, the Gefion Fountain and church, Amalienborg Palace, and arrive at Nyhavn, the liveliest spot in the city. We reach the main square by walking through this vibrant settlement with its restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops established on both banks of the canal. Free time after our tour. During your free time, alongside the upscale restaurants the city possesses, you can taste Denmark's gastronomically significant dishes such as Smørrebrød, Frikadeller, and salmon at Michelin-starred restaurants. Following the free time, we meet at the place and time specified by our guide, transfer to our hotel, and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Gothenburg
Lunch                               : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Copenhagen (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Danish Krone (1 Euro = 7.47 Danish Krone)
Route                                    : Gothenburg – Copenhagen (316 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 316 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 20:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We continue our journey towards Hamburg, also utilizing a ferry along our route. Upon our arrival, we start our panoramic Hamburg tour. Europe's famous gateway to the world Hafen City Port, the Binnen and Aussen Alster Lakes which are two large internal lakes right in the center of the city, the fish market, the Hamburg train terminal, the Rathaus Tower, and Reeperbahn Street, which is similar to Amsterdam's Red Light District, are some of the places we will see. Many rivers of various sizes flow through the city; due to this feature, there are numerous bridges of all sizes in the city, just like in Amsterdam and Venice. Free time at the end of our tour. During your free time, we especially recommend tasting delicious seafood at the restaurants in the fish market. Following the free time, we meet at the place and time specified by our guide, transfer to our hotel, and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Copenhagen
Lunch                               : Will be taken freely along the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Hamburg (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Copenhagen – Hamburg (350 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 350 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 21:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Our first stop on the route is Berlin, the capital of Germany. Upon our arrival in Berlin, following our photo break at the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island, we give free time for lunch. We also give a photo break at the preserved section of the Berlin Wall, which was referred to for years as the wall of shame in the West and separated East Germany and West Germany, then leave Berlin and continue our journey towards Dresden. Upon our arrival in Dresden, we start our panoramic walking tour. The Cathedral, Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), Altmarkt Square, and Brühl's Terrace are some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour for you to explore the city in more detail. Following the free time, meeting at the place and time specified by our guide, transfer to the hotel, and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Hamburg
Lunch                               : Free time in Berlin (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Dresden (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Hamburg – Berlin (289 km), Berlin – Dresden (193 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 482 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 22:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. First, we go to Terezín, the largest Nazi camp in Czechia. It was built as a small fortress in 1780. With the entry of the Germans into Czechia during World War II, this fortress was converted into a concentration camp. Jews, Roma, and everyone who opposed the Nazi system were kept here under the name of a labor camp and dispatched to other camps. After visiting this camp of shame and listening to the lived stories from our guide, we continue our journey towards Vienna. Upon our arrival, we start our panoramic Vienna city tour. The Opera House, the University, the Parliament Building, the Theater, Prater, Hofburg Palace, Hundertwasser House, and the museum district are some of the places we will see. Free time after our tour. Meeting at the place and time specified by our guide and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Dresden
Lunch                               : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time in Vienna (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Dresden – Terezín (94 km), Terezín – Vienna (353 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 447 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 20:30

After breakfast taken at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We go to Parndorf Outlet, which ranks among the most affordable outlets in Europe included in our tour, and give you free time here for your shopping. After this shopping time where you can purchase discounted products of many brands, we meet on the bus at the time given by our guide and continue our journey. Upon our arrival at the Hungary-Serbia border, we complete our passport and customs procedures and continue our journey towards Belgrade. Upon our arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast                     : Will be served at the hotel in Vienna
Lunch                               : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Dinner                            : Free time at a facility along the way (Not included in the price)
Currencies                      : Euro
Route                                    : Vienna – Belgrade (633 km)
Approximate Distance to be Traveled: 633 km
Hotel Check-in Time             : Estimated: 19:30

After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. Before leaving Bulgaria, we visit the city of Plovdiv, chosen as the Capital of Culture in 2019, where we can see works remaining from the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Bulgarian Kingdom periods together. After the walking tour and free time we will spend here, we meet at the time and place specified by our guide and leave Plovdiv. We arrive at the Kapıkule border gate and, after passport and customs procedures there, we return to Eskişehir following the highway. Upon our arrival in Eskişehir, we drop you, our valued guests, off at the points where we picked you up, and say goodbye to you with the wish to meet again on our next tour.

Morning Breakfast               : Will be taken at the hotel in Belgrade
Lunch                             : Free time in Plovdiv Bazaar (Not included in the tour fee).
Dinner                            : Will be taken at a roadside facility within the borders of Turkey (Not included in the tour fee).
Currencies                         : Serbian Dinar – Euro
Route                               : Belgrade – Plovdiv (544 km), Plovdiv – Eskişehir (1100 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 1644 km