The Great Italy, Greece, and Balkans Tour Including All Tours and Outlets - Departing from Ankara
Great Italy - Greece - Balkans Tour Departing from Ankara
7 Nights – 9 Days
All City Tours and Designer Outlet Included
No Extra Tours
Thessaloniki – Parga - Igoumenitsa – Naples – Rome – Siena - Florence – Pisa - Servalle Designer Outlet- Venice – Milan – Lake Como – Sirmoene – Garda - Ljublijana- Belgrade- Sofia
Day 1: Ankara – Thessaloniki
On the first day of our tour, arrival at Ipsala via Tekirdağ with departure at 13:30 from the National Library Front, 14:00 from Ümitköy Bridge, and 14:45 from in front of Eryaman Optimum.
Day 2: Thessaloniki – Parga – Igoumenitsa
After customs and passport procedures, entry into Greece. Arrival in Thessaloniki via Dedeağaç, Gümülcine, and İskeçe. Then Thessaloniki City Tour. During our city tour, the Waterfront, White Tower, Rotating Tower, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine works, the Aya Dimitros Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Greece, and the Statue of Alexander the Great are among the places to be seen. At the end of our tour, we visit the house of Atatürk, the Great Leader. After a short rest break, we take a walk along the waterfront, famous for its cafes, and taste Greece’s famous coffee, frappe, in the cafes. Free time after the city tour. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and departure to Parga. The town of Parga, where Pargalı İbrahim Pasha, the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent, was also born. We will have a panoramic city tour of Parga, where its narrow streets and Ottoman architecture have remained unchanged to the present day. After free time, departure to Igoumenitsa Port. Following the customs procedures to be carried out, transfer to the places reserved for our group and departure at 23:30. Our night will be spent on the ferry journey.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra at a rest facility in Kavala.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Thessaloniki city center.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Igoumenitsa.
Currencies: Greece - Euro
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km) , Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa(323km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 904 km
Day 3: Bari (Brindisi) – Naples – Rome
In the morning, after arrival at 09:30 local time to Italy’s port city Bari or Brindisi, we depart by bus to Naples. Upon arrival, panoramic Naples city tour. In our city tour, the central square of Naples, Piazza Plebiscito, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco Di Paola, inspired by Piazza San Pietro and the Pantheon in Rome, the Galleria Umberto with its shops, the San Carlo Theatre built in 1737 and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and Naples Port are among the places to be seen. After our tour and free time, departure to Rome, the capital of Italy, and arrival. Check-in at our hotel, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken on the ship as an extra.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Naples city center.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Rome.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Bari-Naples (265 km), Naples – Bari (225)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 490 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4: Rome
After breakfast, we carry out the Rome City Introduction Tour. Among the places to be seen; Vatican, considered the center of Christianity, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Venice Square, designed by the famous architect Bernini. Afterwards, Collosseo, the Roman Forum, the Forum of Trajan, the Circo Massimo arena, Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Victory Monument, the Fountain of Love {Fontana di Trevi}, and the Spanish Steps {Piazza di Spagna} are included. Free time in the city. Overnight at your hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Rome city center.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Rome city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Rome (20km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 20 km
Hotel Check-in Time: On average 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5: Rome – Siena - Florence
After breakfast, we set out for Siena, known as a medieval wonder. When we arrive in Siena, famous worldwide for its horse races without saddles called Palio, you will truly feel as if you have been transported to the Middle Ages during our walking tour. Every part of Italy is beautiful, but you will never be able to erase Siena from your memory. In Campo Square, which we will reach by walking through its winding streets, the Mangia Tower and the Pubblico Palace will welcome us. Siena Cathedral, located just behind the square, is also one of the structures that must be seen architecturally. After our walking tour, during which we will also see many other works, in free time you can buy pennants representing Siena’s neighborhoods and have snacks and drinks in the cafes around the square. After free time, we depart for Florence. After arrival in the city, we carry out the Florence city tour. In this tour, the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Art Gallery, San Giovanni Battista Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and Signoria Palace are among the places to be seen panoramically. After the tour, free time in the city center allows our guests to get to know the city more closely and shop. Transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Florence city center.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Florence city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Rome –Siena (239km) Siena- Florence (75km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 314 km
Hotel Check-in Time: On average 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 6: Florence – Pisa – Serravalle Designer Outlet - Milan
After breakfast, depart with our private bus waiting for the group. First, we head to Pisa. Among the places we will see in Pisa, remembered by the Etruscans for its leaning bell tower, are Campo Die Miracoli and the cylindrical Baptistery. After the Pisa Tower, we visit the world-famous Servalle Designer Outlet. Then we head to the city center of Milan, the city of industry and fashion. On our Milan city tour, we walk along the elegant streets of the city and arrive at the famous Doumo Square. In the square, we see the Doumo Cathedral, one of Italy’s most important and architecturally magnificent works. We complete our time in Milan by shopping at the Galeria Vittoria Emanuele market and its famous boulevard. After our tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Pisa.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Milan city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Florence - Pisa (100km), Pisa – Milan (280km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 380 km
Hotel Check-in Time: On average 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 7: Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione Garda – Venice
After breakfast, we first depart for Lake Como, a natural wonder located in the Lombardy region. We arrive at Lake Como, located on the Swiss border. We give free time by Lake Como, where, according to some, it is heaven itself with its beauty, tranquility, and eternity, where blue and green meet. Guests who wish can enjoy the view while sipping their coffee, and those who wish can take walks and explore. We depart from Como to Venice. Along the route, we stop at Lake Garda in Sirmione, famous for its natural beauty, which tourists from many countries around the world never miss, and then depart for Venice and arrive. Upon arrival in Venice, to get to know Venice, we walk toward St. Mark’s Square. If our guests approve, we arrive at the historic St. Mark’s Square by private vaporettos. The square, St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge are among the places to be seen with our guide. After our tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Venice.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Mestre city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Milan- Como (50km) , Como – Mestre(305km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 355 km
Hotel Check-in Time: On average 21:00 depending on road conditions
Day 8: Venice – Ljublijana - Belgrade
After breakfast, we arrive in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and winner of the 2016 European Green Capital award. On our panoramic city tour, the Ljubljana River, Parliament building, Ljubljana University, Old Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Preseren Square are included. Departing the city, we arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, via Croatia and stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Ljubljana.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra at a rest facility on the highway.
Currencies: Italy - Euro, Slovenia – Euro Serbia - Denar
Route: Mestre- Ljublijana (230km) , Ljublijana – Belgrade (530km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 760 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:30 depending on customs crossing times
Day 9: Belgrade - Sofia – Ankara
After breakfast, room check-out and departure: arrival in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Following arrival, the Sofia Panoramic city tour will be carried out. In our tour, St. Nedelya Church, Rotonda Church, Russian Church, Aya Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Bashi Mosque are among the places to be seen. After the bus journey, departure to Ankara and arrival. Our tour ends. We hope to see you in another tour organization. (Depending on customs crossings, arrival late the following day.)
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra during free time in Sofia.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra at a rest facility on the highway.
Currencies: Serbia – Denar, Bulgaria - Leva
Route: Belgrade- Sofia (390km) , Sofia – Istanbul (550km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 940 km
Istanbul Entry Time: Estimated 03:00 depending on customs crossing times
What's Included
✅ Comfortable transportation service by bus between Ankara – Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa-Bari-Rome-Florence-Milan-Venice-Sofia-Ankara.
✅ City tours to be held in Rome, Florence, Venice, Thessaloniki, Belgrade, and Sofia.
✅ 2 nights of bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome.
✅ 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Florence (surroundings).
✅ 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Milan.
✅ 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4*. hotel in Venice (surroundings)
✅ 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3 or 4* hotel in Belgrade.
✅ Parga Tour
✅ Naples Tour
✅ Siena Tour
✅ Pisa Tour
✅ Milan Tour
✅ Lake Como Tour
✅ Sirmione Garda Tour
✅ Ljubljana Tour
✅ Ferry journey between Igoumenitsa and Bari (Brindisi)
✅ Professional Turkish-language guiding services.
✅ Limited water service on board the vehicle
✅ All highway check-point and parking fees
✅ Customs duties
Not Included
❌ Visa fee and service charge (Multiple Entry Schengen Visa)
❌ Tours organized by the guide
❌ City accommodation taxes, Italy headphone service, Venice entrance fee (50 EUR per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
❌ Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, etc.
❌ Departure tax
❌ Travel health insurance
❌ Lunch and dinner
❌ Vaporetto fee (round trip 15 EUR)
❌ Extra tours organized by the guide
❌ All personal expenses,
❌ Optional driver tips
INFORMATION
- Guests participating in the tour must have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa for the entire duration of the tour. (Green Passport holders are exempt from visas.)
- During the tour, having Euros is sufficient for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program. In regions where the local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, a daily seat rotation (seat change) policy is applied in seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a requirement to stay at least 3 days in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter of liquor (alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of liquor (alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- During the tour program, guides may make changes to the itinerary depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If less than 30 days remain until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies, and if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, hospital reports, work leave documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services to be used outside Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Lidya Tour.
- In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or there are alternative options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Lidya Tour 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated km. In such a case, information will be provided by Lidya Tour 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding or coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child in the appropriate age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services are served according to the breakfast culture of the country concerned and generally as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned to the group for groups.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, conducted panoramically with guide narration from the vehicle, and not including museum or site entrance fees. If the panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place on the day and time of the tour due to roads being closed by local authorities, or if entry/visit is not permitted, or because of closed roads due to any event, or if it becomes impossible to conduct the tour due to weather conditions, Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours in question. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.
- Waiting times at border gates crossed by road during the trip may exceed standard times, and Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Lidya Tour service provider we work with, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not met, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra excursion prices, content, and vehicle used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to whether the museums and sites at the destination are open/closed and according to weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- The check-in and boarding procedures required for passengers joining air-inclusive tours are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online through the airlines' websites.
- Lidya Tour is not responsible for the failure of persons who do not arrive at the airport at the times announced by Lidya Tour for tour participation, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete them on time but do not board the plane. The costs of new round-trip plane tickets required for those who miss the plane to join the tour, and all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region, shall be borne by them.
- Lidya Tour is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of participants. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
Bus: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.
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