Bus Tour of Central Europe and Hallstatt - Departing from Bursa
Great Central Europe and Hallstatt Tour by Bus
All City Tours Included
Bulgaria – Serbia – Hungary – Slovakia - Czech Republic – Austria
Belgrade – Szeged – Parndorf Designer Outlet – Vienna – Hallstatt – Cesky Krumlov – Prague – Bratislava – Esztergom – Visegrád – Szentendre – Budapest – Belgrade – Sofia
Day 1 Bursa – Belgrade
On the first day of our tour, we start at 16:00 in front of Bursa Nilüfer Migros. After our break for needs and shopping in Edirne, we complete our passport and customs procedures at the Kapıkule border gate and cross to the Bulgarian side. Following the Svilengrad-Plovdiv-Sofia route, we continue to Belgrade.
Day 2 Belgrade - Subotica
After arriving in Belgrade at noon, we begin our panoramic city tour. In one of Europe's oldest cities, the new symbol of vibrancy and movement, we start our Belgrade city tour on Knez Mihailova Street, the city's most elegant avenue. Then we move on to the Belgrade Fortress, one of the supply centers of the Ottoman navy, where Fatih Sultan Mehmed was wounded in the conquest, which later came to Suleiman the Magnificent; inside the fortress we see the Key Handover Monument, the French statue, Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, the tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Sokollu Fountain, and we end our tour at the terrace area where we will see the junction point of the Danube and Sava rivers, the city's most beautiful view. After our tour, we have free time. Then transfer to our hotel for accommodation. Overnight at our hotel in Novi Sad, Subotica, or the surrounding area.
Breakfast: Will be taken extra at a roadside rest stop.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time in Belgrade city center.-
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time.
Route: Istanbul-Belgrade (940 km), Belgrade – Subotica (188 km)
Day 3 Subotica – Szeged – Parndorf Designer Outlet – Vienna
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Szeged, Hungary's third-largest city, located on the country's southern border. Szeged, located on the banks of the Tisza River, is also known as the "City of Sunshine." The Tisza has given life to the city, but it has also been the source of devastating floods such as the 1879 disaster. Szeged, where it is likely that Hun Emperor Attila also set foot, served as the district center first of Buda and then of Eger provinces during the Ottoman Period under the name Segedin. In our panoramic tour, we see the Votive Church and the City Square and then give free time. After the tour, we head to Parndorf Outlet, where world-famous brands are sold. After our outlet tour, transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish may join the Vienna Concert activity organized by the guide in the evening. (65 EUR) In Vienna, the capital of classical music, we have the opportunity to watch one of Vienna's famous classical music concerts as an extra. Overnight at our hotel in Vienna.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time.
Route: Subotica-Szeged (55 km), Szeged – Parndorf (361 km), Parndorf – Vienna (51 km)
Day 4 Vienna – Hallstatt – Wels
After breakfast at our hotel, we leave our hotel for the Vienna city tour. We begin our Vienna city tour. The Opera House, University, Parliament Building, Theater, Hofburg Palace, and the Museums District are among the sights. After the tour, free time with explanations from your guide. After free time, we head to Hallstatt, known as Europe's town famous for its replica in China and called the most beautiful village in Europe. In Hallstatt, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, after an introduction and short walk by the lake, during the free time given you can sit on the benches by the lake and watch the swans and the peaceful view, stroll through the side streets among the beautiful houses, and shop in the stores selling local products in Hallstatt's center, Market Square. After our Hallstatt tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Wels, Linz, or the surrounding area.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time..
Route: Vienna-Hallstatt (288 km), Hallstatt-Wels (101 km)
Day 5 Wels – Cesky Krumlov – Prague
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town. It is a precious gem of the Czech Republic and also a town listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Cesky Krumlov, which had fallen into ruin during the darkest periods of communism, experienced its rebirth again from the 1990s onward and reflected its beauty to all the guests who visited. You will be amazed by Cesky Krumlov. After a short break, we head to Prague. Upon arrival in Prague, our panoramic city tour includes panoramic views of the Hradcany Castle District, Loretta Church, Presidential Palace, the neo-Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque-style St. Vitus Cathedral, whose construction took 600 years, Franz Kafka's house, Charles Bridge built in the 13th century by Chief Architect Peter Parler and featuring 31 Saint statues, the Old Town Square, the historic Astronomical Clock Tower built in the 15th century with 12 Apostles on it, and TYN Church among the places to see. After our city tour, free time. Guests who wish may join the Czech Night activity organized by the guide in the evening. (65EUR) In Prague's local restaurants, you will spend an enjoyable evening with music and dances unique to the Czech Republic and the delicious flavors of Czech cuisine. Overnight at our hotel in Prague.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time..
Route: Wels-Cesky Krumlov (118 km), Cesky Krumlov-Prague (173 km)
Day 6 Prague – Bratislava - Esztergom – Visegrád – Szentendre – Budapest
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. In our Bratislava city tour, one of the wealthiest capitals of Central Europe; Bratislava riverbanks, the Jewish Holocaust Memorial, St. Martin's Cathedral, palace buildings where Mozart gave his first concert at age 6 and F. Liszt at age 9, Michael's Tower, the old town square, Napoleon's Military and the Slovak State Theater Building are among the sights. After our Bratislava tour, we first visit Esztergom Cathedral and the remains of the fortress left from the Ottoman period. Then we visit the magnificent Visegrád, a medieval castle and also a hunting lodge. In this tour, Visegrád Castle will be seen panoramically. Then we go to a small town called Szentendre. After free time in this town, where you can find many things such as handmade covers, crystal and porcelain items, souvenirs, drinks, etc., we head to Budapest. Transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Budapest.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time..
Route: Prague–Bratislava (328 km), Bratislava–Esztergom (158 km), Esztergom-Szentendre (38 km), Szentendre-Budapest (21 km)
Day 7 Budapest - Belgrade
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our Budapest city tour. In our panoramic city tour of Budapest; Erzsébet Bridge, Gellért Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Matthias Cathedral, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes' Square are among the places to see. Guests who wish may join the Danube River boat activity organized by the guide. (35EUR) At the end of the tour, free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in free time.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in free time..
Route: Budapest-Belgrade (380 km)
Day 8 Belgrade – Sofia – Bursa
After breakfast, 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, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, St. Sophia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, and Banya Bashi Mosque are among the places to see. After the bus journey, departure to Bursa and arrival. (Depending on customs crossing times, arrival may be late the following day.)
Breakfast: Will be taken 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 highway rest stop.
Currency: Serbia – Denar , Bulgaria - Lev
Route: Belgrade- Sofia (390km) , Sofia – Istanbul (550km)
Total Distance Covered: 940 km
Bursa Entry Time: Estimated 06:00 depending on customs crossing times
What's Included
✅ Transportation by luxury buses
✅ Local professional Turkish-speaking guiding services
✅ Accommodation and breakfast for 1 night in Subotica, Novi Sad or surrounding area, 1 night in Vienna, 1 night in Wels, Linz or surrounding area, 1 night in Prague, 1 night in Budapest, and 1 night in Belgrade in 3* or 4* hotels
✅ Panoramic city tours specified in the program.
✅ Szeged tour
✅ Parndorf Designer Outlet tour
✅ Vienna tour
✅ Hallstatt tour
✅ Cesky Krumlov tour
✅ Prague tour
✅ Bratislava tour
✅ Esztergom tour
✅ Szentendre tour
✅ Visegrad tour
✅ Budapest tour
✅ Belgrade tour
✅ Mandatory local guiding services taken in some cities
✅ All highway checkpoint and parking fees
✅ Customs duties
✅ Limited water service on board the vehicle
Not Included
❌ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
❌ Tours organized by the guide
❌ Extras taken at the hotel.
❌ City taxes (EUR 30 per person, paid to the guide during the tour)
❌ All personal expenses
❌ Lunches and dinners.
❌ Driver and guide tips
❌ Schengen Visa (Green Passport holders are exempt from the visa).
❌ Exit tax for leaving the country
❌ Overseas travel health insurance
INFORMATION
In order to be able to shop and spend in all countries included in the program during the tour, it is sufficient to have Euros with us. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
During the tour, comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
On our tours, rotation (seat changing) is applied daily in the seating arrangement, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-day accommodation requirement in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limit is: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic drink (excluding alcoholic drinks containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic drink (including alcoholic drinks containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 pieces, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
In the tour program, the guides may make changes to the itinerary depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show all the places specified in the program.
Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the tour, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by us.
In cases where only category information is given without specifying a name in the tour program and/or where options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by us 2 days before the tour departure.
During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers. In such a case, information will be provided by us 15 days before the departure date of the tour.
3-person rooms may be provided subject to hotel availability, and in such rooms the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since the extra beds are foldable and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have acknowledged possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults and fitting the relevant age group.
The breakfasts included in the services within the tour program are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu called continental breakfast, made up of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned to the group.
The 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 performed panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, excluding museum and historical site entrances. LİDYA TOUR is not responsible for the inability to carry out such tours if, on the day and at the time specified in the program, including other tours specified in the program, they cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering, or due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle access is not permitted.
Waiting times at border crossings passed by road during the trip may exceed standards, and Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
Extra tours are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the sufficient number is not reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for the extra excursions 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 historical sites at the destinations are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
Participation in extra tours is optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to join extra tours organized during the tour 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 starts and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
For those joining tours with flights, the check-in and boarding procedures to be carried out are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airlines' websites.
Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability of those who are not present at the specified airport at the announced times 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. The new round-trip flight tickets required for those who miss the plane to join the tour, as well as all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region, are their responsibility.
LİDYA TOUR is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times before the current tour and flight may change. LİDYA TOUR is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the tour 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 people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of participants on each of our tours.
Coaches: (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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