Southern Italy and Sicily Fairy Tale by Bus from Izmir

Southern Italy and Sicily Fairy Tale by Bus

3 Nights Accommodation in Sicily Island – Outlet Tour Included
(10 Days 9 Nights, 8 Nights Accommodation)

Thessaloniki – Igoumenitsa – Ioannina – Bari – Taranto – Lecce – Catania – Taormina – Savoca – Palermo – Castellammare – Erice – Cefalu – Messina – Calabria – Salerno – Positano – Amalfi – Alberobello – Kalabaka (Meteora) – Kavala

          Departure Dates
March 13 – March 19 – May 22 – June 26 – August 14 – October 16 – November 6 – November 13

We start our tour by picking you up, 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 Station 18:00, Balıkesir Bus Station 20:00, Bursa Old Stadium front 22:00. We arrive at the Ipsala border gate via Gelibolu. After completing our passport and customs procedures there, we continue our way with an overnight journey.

Route: Istanbul – Ipsala Border Gate (774 km)

After having breakfast at our leisure in Nea Karvali in the morning hours, we continue our way towards Thessaloniki. Upon our arrival in Thessaloniki, during the panoramic tour we will make, the Kordon, White Tower, Rotating Tower, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine works, Hagios Demetrios Cathedral which is the largest Cathedral in Greece, and the Alexander the Great Statue are among the places to be seen. After the panoramic tour, we visit the house of the Great Leader Atatürk. In the short free time we will give after our tour, you can eat, or drink coffee or frappe at the cafes on the kordon. After the free time, we leave Thessaloniki by meeting at the time specified by our guide and continue our way towards Igoumenitsa. On the way, we drop by the city of Ioannina. After the dinner break we will give in this charming city established on the lake shore, we move towards Igoumenitsa Port. Upon our arrival, we complete the ticket, customs, and passport procedures and board the ship. We move to the seats reserved for our group on the ship. Our night will pass with the ferry journey.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be taken freely in Nea Karvali (Not included in the price)
Lunch               : Will be taken freely in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : Will be taken freely in Ioannina (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Ipsala Border Gate – Nea Karvali (186 km), Nea Karvali – Thessaloniki (163 km), Thessaloniki – Ioannina (259 km), Ioannina – Igoumenitsa (79 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 687 km
Ship Boarding Time     : Estimated: 23:00

After our arrival at the Bari (Brindisi) port in the morning, we leave the ship and set off towards Taranto.  Upon our arrival, we reach our hotel near Taranto, which is a port city bearing the same name in the Puglia Region in the south of Italy. Guests who wish can participate in the extra Lecce tour (50 Euro), known as the Florence of Southern Italy. On this tour, we go to Lecce, which is famous for its Baroque architecture and known as a city where friendly people of Italy live.  During our Lecce city walking tour upon arrival, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the ancient city center, Duomo Square, Sant’Oronzo Square, and Naples Gate are some of the places to be seen. After our tour and the free time we will give, transfer to our hotel and check-in to rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be taken freely on the ship (Not included in the price)
Lunch               : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : Will be taken freely in Taranto (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Bari – Taranto (92 km), Taranto – Lecce (214 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 306 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on road conditions: 21:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage, moving towards Catania. Upon our arrival in Catania, which is one of the most important cities of the Sicily region and home to many monuments and natural beauties, we start our city tour. During our tour, the Duomo, Fontana dell’Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etna Street are some of the places to be seen. During the free time we will give after the tour, we recommend you taste various seafood and fish at the fish market. After the free time, transfer to our hotel and check-in to rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast        : Will be taken included at the hotel
Lunch               : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : Will be taken freely in Catania (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Taranto – Catania (481 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 481 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on road conditions: 21:30

Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Those who wish can participate in the optional Taormina – Savoca tour (75 Euros). We first head to Taormina, one of the most beautiful coastal towns of Sicily, where we will also have a panoramic view of Mount Etna, one of Europe's active volcanoes. After seeing the Greek-Roman style theater in this town located at the foothills of Mount Tauro, we will have free time to explore the city and sip your coffee. After the free time, departing at the time specified by our guide, we visit the village of Savoca, where Francis Ford Coppola filmed the Sicilian scenes of the world-famous The Godfather series. Among the places we will see in Savoca are Bar Vitelli, where the scene of Michael Corleone asking her father for permission to meet his daughter Apollonia was filmed, and the Church of Santa Lucia, where the wedding scene of Michael Corleone and Apollonia was filmed. During our free time here, we recommend you to taste the traditional Italian delicacy, Lemon Granita. After our tour, if there are guests who did not join the tour, we pick them up and continue our journey towards Palermo. On our way, we stop by the Sicily Outlet Village, which is included in our tour. We give you free time for your shopping in this area, located on the island of Sicily, Italy, known throughout Europe for its outlets, featuring products from 161 different brands. At the end of the free time given by our guide, we continue our journey towards Palermo. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in into the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast        : Included at the hotel
Lunch               : At leisure during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : At leisure at the Outlet (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Catania – Taormina (54 km), Taormina – Savoca (22 km), Savoca – Outlet (133 km), Outlet – Palermo (148 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 357 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on road conditions: 21:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel by our vehicle for the Palermo tour. During our city tour of Palermo, some of the places to be seen are Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, Normanni Palace, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma and Via Liberta streets. Free time after our tour. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Castellamare Del Golfo – Erice – Spiaggia di Mondello tour (70 Euros). Our first stop on our tour is Castellamare Del Golfo, which will fascinate you with its magnificent beaches and scenery, eye-catching architecture, and historical beauties. In our panoramic tour, we see the Castellamare Del Golfo Castle, which gives the town its name, along with the port of the same name. During our free time here, you can taste the island's best fish and seafood. After free time, our next stop is Erice, established on the northwest corner of the island of Sicily, overlooking the magnificent views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Built on a steep hill of 750 m, Erice got its name from an Elymians hero named Eryx. During our walking tour, Erice Duomo, Porta Trapani, Torretta Pepoli and San Martino Church will be some of the places we will see. After our tour, during our free time, you can explore the narrow streets of the city, buy souvenirs, and have a drink against the view. After our tour, we go to Spiaggia di Mondello, the last point of our tour today, and give you a swimming break in these beautiful beaches and clear waters on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel in Palermo. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast        : Included at the hotel
Lunch               : At leisure in Castellamare Del Golfo (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : At leisure in Palermo (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Palermo – Castellamare Del Golfo (67 km), Castellamare Del Golfo – Erice (37 km), Erice – Spiaggia di Mondello (95 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 199 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on road conditions: 20:00

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Salerno. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Cefalu tour to be organized on the way (35 Euros) (Guests who do not participate in the tour will rest at a facility on the way). In our tour, after spending time at the 12th-century historical cathedral, fishermen's gate, and the unique streets of the city in Cefalu, a charming fishing town located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, we continue our way towards Messina. We pass to the port by seeing the city panoramically from the bus. Crossing the Strait of Messina, we set off towards Salerno for accommodation. Upon our arrival in Salerno, transfer to our hotel and check-in into the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast        : Included at the hotel
Lunch               : At leisure during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : At leisure on the way (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Palermo – Cefalu (67 km), Cefalu – Messina (159 km), Messina – Salerno (438 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 664 km
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on road conditions: 22:30

After breakfast at the hotel, your day is free. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Amalfi Coast tour (95 Euros). In our tour, we get the opportunity to see the Amalfi Coast, Italy's most beautiful coastline, with its breathtaking views from high steep cliffs, colorful and charming villages overlooking the sea, winding and steep roads, ornate gardens, and turquoise waters. We also get the chance to see the panorama of southern and northern Italy displaying all their beauties together with their contrasts. Leaving the hotel by our vehicle, we arrive at the point where we will board our boat and set off towards Positano. During our Positano tour, which hosted the set of the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley", narrow streets, lemon groves, and colorful houses extending towards the slope are just some of the things we will see. During the free time we will give after our tour, you can shop, eat lemon sorbet, or swim in the turquoise blue waters. After our Positano tour, we set off by our boat towards the Town of Amalfi, which gives its name to the entire coastline in this region. When we arrive here, during our panoramic walking tour in the valley called the valley of mills, which is devoid of mills today, San Andrea Church, Piazza di Dogi and De Cape Ciucci fountain are just some of the things we will see. During our free time after our tour, you can buy ceramic products and lemon-concept products identified with the region, and taste calamari, shrimp, and fish served in paper cones called coppa di Amalfi. After the end of our Amalfi tour, which will continue with sea enjoyment, we return to Salerno by our boat. Transfer to our hotel and overnight.

Breakfast        : Included at the hotel
Lunch               : At leisure in Amalfi (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : At leisure in Salerno (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Hotel Check-in Time         : Estimated depending on road conditions: 18:30

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We carry out our panoramic city tour in Salerno, which is considered one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Europe. During the city tour, we see medieval churches, chic wine bars, boutiques, and the tree-lined coastline, and leave Salerno. After Salerno, which has a priceless view and magical atmosphere, guests who wish can participate in the optional Alberobello tour to be organized on the way (35 Euros) (Guests who do not participate in the tour will rest at a facility on the way). Alberobello is famous for its conical-roofed houses called Trullo. The origin of these houses dates back to the 16th century. These interesting structures emerged to escape the heavy taxes imposed by the king. After our arrival in Alberobello, we will see keystoned mushroom houses in the town of Alberobello, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. After the free time we will give here, we set off towards the port of Bari (or Brindisi). Following our arrival, following the ticket, customs, and passport procedures, we move to the seats reserved for our group and set off in the evening. Our night will be spent with a ferry journey.

Breakfast        : Included at the hotel
Lunch               : At leisure in Alberobello (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : At leisure on the ship (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Salerno – Alberobello (294 km), Alberobello – Bari (or Brindisi (80 km)) (57 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 351 km (or 374 km)
Ship Boarding Time     : Estimated depending on road conditions: 17:30

After our arrival at the port in the morning hours, we set off towards Kavala. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Kalambaka (Meteora) tour (35 Euros) (Guests who do not participate in the tour will rest at a facility on the way). Journey to Meteora, the Monastery Region, which is considered the Cappadocia of Greece, located 200 meters above the ground and still actively functioning today. Here we witness the lives of the monks inside the monasteries they carved into the rocks years ago and visit the monasteries. Then we pass through Kavala panoramically and take a break for dinner. After our tour, we set off towards the Ipsala border gate. Following the passport and customs procedures we will carry out upon our arrival, we return to Istanbul via Tekirdağ with our journey continuing on Turkish territory, and we say goodbye to you, our esteemed guests, by leaving you at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you on our next tours.

Breakfast        : At leisure on the ship
Lunch               : At leisure during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner           : At leisure in Kavala (Not included in the price)
Currencies             : Euro
Route                            : Igoumenitsa – Kalambaka (168 km), Kalambaka – Kavala (378 km), Kavala – Ipsala Border Gate (192 km), Ipsala Border Gate – Izmir (742 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 1030 km