All Tours and Outlet Included Great Italy Greece Balkans Tour - Departing from Bursa
Big Italy - Greece - Balkans Tour Departing from Bursa
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 – Sirmione – Garda - Ljubljana- Belgrade- Sofia
Day 1: Bursa – Thessaloniki
On the first day of our tour, departure at 16:30 from in front of Bursa Nilüfer Migros and arrival at İpsala via Tekirdağ.
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, places to see include the waterfront promenade, White Tower, Rotating Tower, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, the Aya Dimitros Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Greece, and the Statue of Alexander the Great. At the end of our tour, we visit the house of the Great Leader Atatürk. After a short rest break, we take a walk along the waterfront promenade, famous for Thessaloniki’s cafés, and taste Greece’s famous coffee, frappe, at the cafés. Free time after the city tour. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and departure for Parga. Parga is also the birthplace of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent. We will take a panoramic city tour in Parga, whose narrow streets and Ottoman architecture have survived unchanged to the present day. After free time, departure for Igoumenitsa Port; following the customs procedures to be carried out, transfer to the seats reserved for our group and departure at 23:30. Our night will be spent on the ferry journey.
Breakfast: Will be taken extra at the rest facility in Kavala.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Thessaloniki city center.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time in Igoumenitsa.
Currencies: Greece - Euro
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa (323 km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 904 km
Day 3: Bari (Brindisi) – Naples – Rome
In the morning, at 09:30 local time, following arrival at the Italian port city of Bari or Brindisi, we depart by bus for Naples. Upon arrival, panoramic Naples city tour. During our city tour, places to be seen include Plebiscito Square, the city center of Naples; the Royal Palace built in the 17th century; Castel Nuovo (New Castle); the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, inspired by St. Peter’s Square and the Pantheon in Rome; the Galleria Umberto I with its shops; the San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; and Naples Port. After our tour and free time, departure for Rome, the capital of Italy, and arrival. Transfer to our hotel, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken extra on the ferry.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Naples city center.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in 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: Estimated 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4: Rome
After breakfast, we carry out the Rome City Introduction Tour. Places to be seen include; Vatican, regarded as the center of Christianity; St. Peter’s Cathedral; and Venice Square, designed by the famous architect Bernini. Then there are Colosseum, Roman Forum, Forum of Trajan, Circo Massimo race course, Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, Vittoriano Monument, the Fountain of Love {Fontana di Trevi}, and the Spanish Steps {Piazza di Spagna}. Free time in the city. Overnight at your hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Rome city center.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time in Rome city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Rome (20 km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 20 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Average 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5: Rome – Siena - Florence
After breakfast, we set off for Siena, known as a medieval marvel. Upon arriving in Siena, famous worldwide for the bareback horse races called Palio, you will truly feel as if you have been transported back to the Middle Ages during our walking tour. Although every part of Italy is beautiful, you will never forget Siena. On Campo Square, which we will reach by walking through its winding streets, the Mangia Tower and the Pubblico Palace will greet us. The Siena Cathedral, located just behind the square, is one of the must-see architectural masterpieces. After our walking tour, during which we will also see many other works, you can buy banners representing Siena’s neighborhoods in free time and eat and drink something light at the cafés around the square. After free time, we depart for Florence. Upon 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 excursion, free time in the city center allows our guests to get to know the city more closely and do some shopping. Transfer to our hotel, room assignment, and overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Florence city center.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time in Florence city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Rome – Siena (239 km) Siena - Florence (75 km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 314 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Average 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 6: Florence – Pisa – Serravalle Designer Outlet - Milan
After breakfast, departure 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 with its leaning bell tower, are Campo dei Miracoli and the cylindrical Baptistery. After the Pisa Tower, we visit the world-famous Serravalle 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 city’s elegant streets and arrive at the famous Duomo Square. In the square, we see the Duomo Cathedral, one of Italy’s most important and architecturally magnificent works. We complete our time in Milan by shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and its famous boulevard. After our tour and free time, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Pisa.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time in Milan city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Florence - Pisa (100 km), Pisa – Milan (280 km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 380 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Average 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 7: Milan – Lake Como – Sirmione Garda – Venice
After breakfast, we first head to the natural wonder Lake Como in the Lombardy region. We arrive at Lake Como, located on the Swiss border. For some, it is the very essence of paradise with its beauty, tranquility, and infinity; we give free time by Lake Como, where blue and green meet. Guests who wish may enjoy the view while sipping their coffee, and those who wish may explore on foot. We depart from Como for Venice. Along the route, we stop at Lake Garda in Sirmione, famous for its natural beauty and a place that tourists from many countries around the world cannot miss, and then depart for and arrive in Venice. Upon our arrival in Venice, we set off on foot toward St. Mark’s Square to get to know Venice. If our guests approve, we reach the historic St. Mark’s Square by private vaporetto boats; the square and 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 served at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Venice.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time in Mestre city center.
Currencies: Italy - Euro
Route: Milan - Como (50 km), Como – Mestre (305 km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 355 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Average 21:00 depending on road conditions
Day 8: Venice – Ljubljana - Belgrade
After breakfast, we arrive in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, awarded the 2016 European Green Capital title. On our panoramic city tour, the Ljubljana River, Parliament building, Ljubljana University, Old Square, Dragon Statue, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Prešeren Square are included. Departing the city, we arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, via Croatia and stay at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Ljubljana.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a rest facility on the highway.
Currencies: Italy - Euro, Slovenia – Euro, Serbia - Dinar
Route: Mestre - Ljubljana (230 km), Ljubljana – Belgrade (530 km)
Total Distance to Be Covered: 760 km
Hotel Check-In Time: Estimated 22:30 depending on customs crossing times
Day 9: Belgrade - Sofia – Bursa
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms 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, Hagia Sophia 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 for Bursa and arrival. (Depending on customs crossing times, arrival late the next day.)
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Sofia.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at a rest facility on the highway.
Currencies: Serbia – Dinar, Bulgaria - Lev
Route: Belgrade - Sofia (390 km), Sofia – Istanbul (550 km)
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 Bursa – Thessaloniki – Igoumenitsa – Bari – Rome – Florence – Milan – Venice – Sofia – Bursa.
✅ City tours to be carried out in Rome – Florence - Venice – Thessaloniki – Belgrade - Sofia.
✅ 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Rome..
✅ 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Florence (surroundings).
✅ 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel in Milan..
✅ 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3* or 4*. hotel in Venice (surroundings)
✅ 1 night 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
✅ Ljublijana Tour
✅ Ferry journey between Igoumenitsa – Bari(Brindisi)
✅ Professional Turkish-language guiding services.
✅ Limited water service on board
✅ 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 (EUR 50 per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
❌ Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, etc.
❌ International departure tax
❌ Travel health insurance
❌ Lunch and dinner
❌ Vaporetto fee (round trip EUR 15)
❌ Extra tours organized by the guide
❌ All personal expenses,
❌ Optional driver tips
INFORMATION
- Guests participating must have a valid Multi (Multiple Entry) Schengen visa for the entire duration of the tour. (Green Passport holders are exempt from visa requirements.)
- 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, etc., for the evening.
- On our tours, seat rotation (seat changing) is applied on a daily basis in seating arrangements, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Türkiye from abroad, there is a requirement of at least 3 days of accommodation in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Duty-free shopping limits when entering Türkiye from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or skincare products: 5 items, Chocolate and confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- On the tour program, depending on weather and road conditions, the guides may make changes to the flow of the program, provided that all places stated 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 there are fewer than 30 days left until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if there are 20 days or fewer left, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, hospital reports, workplace leave documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Türkiye and submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are not accepted for cancellation of hotels and services to be received outside Türkiye.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation cannot be 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 options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Lidya Tour 2 days before the departure of the trip.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the specified km distances. In such a case, information will be provided by Lidya Tour 15 days before the tour departure date
- Triple rooms are provided according to hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the third person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and coach beds, participants in tour reservations for a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the type of bed. Child discounts are valid only for one child in the relevant age group staying with 2 adults.
- Breakfasts included in the tour services and taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, and conducted panoramically from the vehicle with guide narration, excluding museum and archaeological site entrance fees. Panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, are not the responsibility of Lidya Tour if they cannot be carried out on the day and at the time of the tour due to prohibitions by local authorities from sightseeing or entering, or because they do not take place due to closed roads for any event, or in cases where the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- During travel, waiting times at border gates crossed by road may exceed standards; 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 with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for the extra trips may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the trip are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are 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.
- Check-in and boarding procedures that must be completed by people participating in air tours are personal procedures and must be done by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites.
- Lidya Tour is not responsible for people who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Lidya Tour for participation in the tour, who do not complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete their check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, resulting in their inability to take the flight. The cost of new round-trip plane tickets required for those who miss the plane to join the tour, as well as all expenses related to their transfers in the destination area, are their responsibility.
- Lidya Tour is an intermediary institution 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 the times may change before the current trip and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to announce 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 taxes and airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. Depending on the number of participants in each tour, the vehicle types listed below are assigned.
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 sold the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.
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