2026 Bus Tour of Great Italy & the Balkans: 6 Nights Accommodation

Day 1 — Istanbul - Edirne

Day 1: Istanbul - Edirne

Kadıköy Nautilus AVM Open Parking Lot: 21:00

Mecidiyeköy Polat Holding: 21:30

İncirli Ömür Plaza: 22:00

We start our tour by picking up our valued guests. Following the E80 highway through Selimpaşa and Silivri, we reach the Kapıkule border gate. After completing our passport and customs procedures here, we continue our night journey.

Day 2 — Sofia – Belgrade

Day 2: Sofia – Belgrade

After a free breakfast on the road, we arrive in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and start our panoramic city tour. During this tour, we will see important places such as Aleksander Nevski, the Russian Church, the Church of St. Sophia, the Rotunda Church, the Archaeological Museum, the Presidency, the Prime Ministry, and the Banyabaşı Mosque, which is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans. After the panoramic tour, we give free time, and then we head to Belgrade with our vehicle. Upon arrival in Belgrade, we will embark on a walking tour that includes Knez Mihajlova Street, Kalemegdan Fortress, the Monument to France, Istanbul Gate, Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, the viewpoint, the statue of Viktor, the Dungeon Gate, Leopoldov Gate, the clock tower, and the city walls...

Day 3 — Belgrade – Ljubljana – Padova and Surroundings

Day 3: Belgrade – Ljubljana – Padova and Surroundings

After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel. We cross the Serbia-Croatia border and reach the Slovenia border via Zagreb. Although both countries are members of the European Union, customs and passport controls continue, so we proceed to the capital, Ljubljana. Upon arrival, we start our walking tour in this small but romantic city. During the tour, we will see Preseren Square, the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, and the castle. After our tour, we will have free time...

Day 4 — Padova - Venice – Verona – Bergamo and Surroundings

Day 4: Padova - Venice – Verona – Bergamo and Surroundings

After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel. Our first stop is the historic Venice, built on 118 islands. To reach the largest island of Venice, San Marco, we board our private vaporetto waiting for us at the Troncetto port. After approximately half an hour of sea travel, we start our walking tour on this island. We explore this island, which has the Grand Canal and other artificial canals. Throughout the day, we will continue to discover the beauties of Venice...

Day 5 — Bergamo – Milan – Pisa – Montecatini

Day 5: Bergamo – Milan – Pisa – Montecatini

After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel. Our first stop is Milan, the fashion capital of the Lombardy region. During our walking tour, we will see important places such as the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala Theatre, the statue of Leonardo da Vinci, and Sforza Castle. During our free time after the tour, you can visit the stores of world-famous brands and shop. After our tour, we head towards Pisa. Upon arrival, we will visit the Galileo Tower...

Day 6 — Montecatini – Florence – Siena – Rome

Day 6: Montecatini – Florence – Siena – Rome

After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel. First, we head to Florence, one of the important cities of the Renaissance. During our walking city tour, we will see places such as Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, the Vecchio Palace, and the Neptune Fountain. During our free time, you can visit the leather market and taste the delicious meats of Florence. After the free time, we gather at the designated place by our guide and head towards another medieval wonder...

Day 7 — Rome – Vatican – Naples

Day 7: Rome – Vatican – Naples

After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel. Our first stop is the Vatican, the smallest country in the world. St. Peter's Basilica and its square hold great significance for Christians. After receiving information from our guide about the construction process of the basilica and important groups of statues, we give free time. After taking our photos and visiting the church, we proceed to the city tour of Rome. We set off to explore the historical texture of Rome...

Day 8 — Naples – Pompeii – Brindisi / Bari

Day 8: Naples – Pompeii – Brindisi / Bari

After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel. Our first stop is Pompeii, located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. In this ancient city, which carries the traces of petrified people, we will see structures such as sidewalks, houses, and temples. After the Pompeii tour, we give free time for souvenir shopping. We meet at the time specified by our guide and head towards the port of Brindisi or Bari to cross into Greece. After completing customs procedures, we board the ship and start our night journey...

Day 9 — Brindisi / Bari – Igoumenitsa – Kavala – Istanbul

Day 9: Brindisi / Bari – Igoumenitsa – Kavala – Istanbul

After the ship docks at the port of Igoumenitsa in the morning, we disembark from the ship with our vehicle. After a necessary break on the road, we reach Kavala and taste the famous Kavala cookies. After the meal, we head towards the Ipsala border gate. After completing our passport and customs procedures at the border, we set off for Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we drop off our valued guests at the points where we picked them up and bid farewell until the next tour.

Breakfast: Will be taken freely on the ship (not included in the price)

Lunch: Will be taken at local restaurants in Kavala.