# Bus Tour of Great Italy & Montenegro & Dubrovnik & the Balkans including City Tours and Extras for 10 Days - URL: https://dgntravel.com/en/bus-tour-of-great-italy-montenegro-dubrovnik-the-balkans-including-city-tours-and-extras-for-10-days-t65373 - Category: International Tours - Duration: 9 Nights, 10 Days - Starting Price: 1,049 € / Per Person - Arrival Point: Albania ## Tour Detail DAY 1: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL TO THESSALONIKI We begin our tour by meeting at 20:00 in front of Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 20:30 in front of Mecidiyeköy Trump Tower, at 21:00 in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, and at 21:30 in front of the Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist Stop. We arrive in İpsala via Tekirdağ. Following customs and passport procedures, we enter Greece. We continue our journey via Alexandroupoli, Komotini, and Xanthi. Route: İpsala–Kipi-Kavala-Thessaloniki Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 570 km DAY 2: THESSALONIKI –BITOLA-RESEN-OHRID-TIRANA We arrive in Thessaloniki via Alexandroupoli, Komotini, and Xanthi. Then we take a Thessaloniki city tour. During our city tour, the waterfront, White Tower, Tower of Thessaloniki, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine works, the Church of Saint Demetrius, the largest cathedral in Greece, and the Statue of Alexander the Great will be among the places to be seen. 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 Thessaloniki’s famous waterfront, known for its cafés, and taste Greece’s famous coffee, Frappé, in the cafés. Free time follows the city tour. We meet at the time specified by our guide and depart for Bitola, where we arrive. Then, during our panoramic Bitola tour, we will have the opportunity to see the Turkish Bazaar, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Haydar Kadı Mosque, and the Military High School from which Atatürk graduated, where you will experience the most emotional moments of the tour. We then depart for Resen. On our way, we view panoramically the palace of Niyazi of Resen, one of the three most famous figures of the Committee of Union and Progress, who became renowned for his contributions during the Turkish-Greek War, and continue toward Ohrid. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. During this tour, the places to be seen panoramically include St. Panteleimon, the most important church in Ohrid from the Byzantine period; the Church of Hagia Sophia, still used for concerts today; the Roman-era Amphitheatre; King Samuel’s Fortress; St. Bogorodica Perivlepta; the 4th-century churches; Keşanlı İmareti; the Kuloğlu and Emin Mahmut Mosques; Çınar Square; and the Ohrid Halveti Lodge. Following our tour here, we depart for and settle in Tirana, the capital of Albania, where we will stay overnight. Accommodation at our hotel. Breakfast: To be taken independently in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Bitola (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price) Currencies: Macedonian Denar – Albanian Lek – Euro Route: Thessaloniki-Bitola-Resen-Ohrid-Tirana Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 375 km Hotel Check-in Time: Approximately 22:00, depending on the border crossing DAY 3: BUDVA - DUBROVNIK- METKOVIC (KOTOR) After breakfast, we depart for Montenegro by our private bus awaiting our guests. We enter Montenegro and, provided that all passengers agree, we will take our Budva tour along the route. First, we arrive at the beautiful coastal resort of Budva. We tour the Old Town of Budva. The places to be seen include the Citadel, the Church of St. John, and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Then, we will take our “Optional (25€)” Kotor tour. We begin our tour of Kotor, one of Montenegro’s favorite cities. The Old Town is our first stop; the places to be seen include the Church of St. Tryphon, Shame Square, the Church of St. Nicholas, Cat Square, and the Cat Museum. Then, we depart toward the Croatian border and set off for Dubrovnik, Croatia’s magnificent city. Following our arrival in Dubrovnik, one of the oldest commercial ports on the Adriatic Coast, we begin our city tour. We begin our tour at the Old Town Square, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city’s towers and walls, the Church of St. Blaise, the Rector’s Palace, the statue of the famous poet Gundulić, the historic fountain, and the 14th-century Ezcane will be among the places to be seen during our city tour. We proceed to our hotel in Metković; following room distribution, accommodation at our hotel. Breakfast: To be served at the hotel (Included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Budva (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently in Dubrovnik (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Budva-Kotor-Dubrovnik-Metković Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 345 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:30 DAY 4: SPLIT-RIJEKA-VENICE After breakfast, we depart for and arrive in Split, Croatia’s beautiful resort town, by our private bus awaiting our group. Following our arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Split. During our tour, the Diocletian’s Palace, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Diocletian’s Mausoleum, Diocletian’s Cellars, narrow stone streets, and the port area will be among the places to be visited. Departing from the area, we take a break in Rijeka, Croatia’s beautiful coastal resort. We will enjoy pleasant time at the city’s port and taste refreshments. Then, we cross the Italian border and proceed to our hotel; following room distribution, accommodation at our hotel. Breakfast: To be served at the hotel (Included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Split (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently in Rijeka (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Split-Rijeka-Venice Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 590 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:30 DAY 5: VENICE-VERONA -MILAN (LAKE GARDA SIRMIONE) After breakfast, we depart for Venice, Italy’s romantic city, by our private bus awaiting our group. Following our arrival, we reach historic St. Mark’s Square by private vaporettos. The square and St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge will be among the places to be seen accompanied by our guide. In Venice, by joining the “Optional paid (25€)” gondola tour of the canals, we have the opportunity to explore the romantic and historic canals in greater detail from the water. Then, we depart for Verona and conduct our Verona tour. We arrive in Verona, famous for its marble and home to Romeo and Juliet’s house, where the world’s most famous love story took place. We will have the opportunity to see the Old Town, the historic Arena, where concerts are still held today, the Palazzo dei Signori, Brave-Dante, and the Erbe Palace. We leave Verona and depart for Milan, where we will stay overnight. If our guests agree, we visit Sirmione on Lake Garda, famous for its natural beauty and a place tourists from many countries around the world cannot miss, as an “Optional (20€).” We will admire the Old Town and the castle. Then, we depart for the city center of Milan, the city of industry and fashion. We proceed to our hotel; following room distribution, accommodation at our hotel. After crossing the Italian border, we proceed to our hotel in the Padua area; following room distribution, accommodation at our hotel. Breakfast: To be served at the hotel (Included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Venice (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Venice-Verona-Milan Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 260 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00 DAY 6: MILAN-PISA-FLORENCE (OUTLET SHOPPING) 270 km After breakfast, during 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 II and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. If all our guests agree, we will take part in “Optional (20€)” Milan Outlet Shopping. Then, we depart for Pisa, Italy’s iconic town. The Campo dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), known for its leaning bell tower associated with the Etruscans, the cylindrical Baptistery, and the Duomo of Pisa will be among the places to be seen. We depart for and arrive at our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel. Breakfast: To be served at the hotel (Included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Milan (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently in Pisa (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Milan-Pisa-Montecatini Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 270 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 21:00 DAY 7: FLORENCE- SIENA – ROME After breakfast, we depart for Florence by our private bus awaiting our group. Following our arrival in the city, we take a city tour of Florence. During this tour, the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Art Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Palazzo della Signoria will be among the places to be seen. Then, we depart to take a tour of the magnificent medieval city of Siena. During our tour, we will see Siena in the Tuscany region. As we walk through the historic medieval streets dating back to the Etruscans, we will take a journey through time from the present to the past. Siena’s Piazza del Campo is also the setting for the world-famous Palio horse races, which attract thousands of people every year. We will also admire Siena’s Duomo, an architectural masterpiece. After the tour, we depart for Rome, the capital of Italy, where we will stay overnight. If our arrival time permits, we take a Rome tour. The Colosseum, Rome’s iconic symbol, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Via del Corso will be among the places to be seen during our tour. We proceed to our hotel; following room distribution, overnight stay at our hotel. Breakfast: To be served at the hotel (Included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Florence (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently in Rome (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Florence-Siena-Rome Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 285 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00 DAY 8: ROME- VATICAN - NAPLES After breakfast, we take a Rome city introduction tour. The places to be seen include the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity, and St. Peter’s Basilica. In this church, an architectural marvel whose highest dome reaches 136 meters, we see the statue made by the world-famous sculptor Michelangelo depicting the moment when Jesus, after being crucified, died in the arms of the Virgin Mary. Piazza del Colosseo, the Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum, the Circus Maximus racetrack, Piazza Venezia where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Monument, the Trevi Fountain {Fontana di Trevi}, the Spanish Steps {Piazza di Spagna}, Via del Corso, and Piazza del Popolo will be among the places to be seen. Then, we depart for Naples. In this city of southern Italy, famous for its warm and friendly people, Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Teatro di San Carlo will be among the places to be seen. We proceed to our hotel; overnight stay at our hotel. Breakfast: To be served at the hotel (Included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently in Rome (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently in Naples (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Rome-Naples Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 190 km Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 22:00 DAY 9: NAPLES– BARI/BRINDISI - (POMPEII) 240 km In the morning, we depart for Bari or Brindisi, Italy’s port city. If our passengers agree, we will have the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii as an “Optional (40€)” tour. During this tour, in Pompeii, one of the few ancient cities in the world that has preserved its original form so well to the present day and was built on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, we will see shops reduced to ruins as a result of the volcanic eruption, houses where the townspeople lived, the amphitheater, and the city square. We depart for and arrive at the port. Following customs procedures, we proceed to the places reserved for our group and take the ferry to the port of Igoumenitsa in Greece. We spend the night traveling by ferry. DAY 10: IGOUMENITSA- KAVALA-ISTANBUL Early in the morning, we arrive at the port of Igoumenitsa in Greece and begin our return journey to Istanbul by bus. We stop at Kavala, Greece’s charming city, along our route and take a short break. We take a panoramic city tour of Kavala. The Mehmet Ali Pasha Complex, Kavala Castle, aqueducts, town hall, and port will be among the places to be seen during our tour. We depart for the İpsala border gate and complete our customs procedures. We depart for and arrive in Istanbul. Breakfast: To be taken in the area (Not included in the price) Lunch: To be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price) Dinner: To be taken independently in Tekirdağ (Not included in the price) Currencies: Euro Route: Igoumenitsa-Kavala-Kipi-Keşan-Tekirdağ-Istanbul İstanbul Arrival Time: Estimated 00:30, depending on the border crossing duration ## What's Included • Comfortable transportation service between Istanbul – Thessaloniki – Bitola – Ohrid – Tirana – Budva – Dubrovnik – Split – Rijeka – Venice – Verona – Milan – Pisa – Florence – Siena – Rome – Bari/Brindisi – Igoumenitsa – Istanbul with luxury buses. • City tours to be conducted in Venice – Verona – Milan – Pisa – Florence – Siena – Rome – Naples – Budva – Dubrovnik – Split – Rijeka – Ohrid – Bitola – Thessaloniki – Kavala. • Accommodation in the cities specified in the program. • 7 breakfasts to be taken at the hotels. • Ferry trip between Bari/Brindisi and Igoumenitsa. • Professional Turkish guiding services. ## Not Included • Visa fee and service charge (Multiple Entry Schengen Visa) • Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, etc. • International departure tax • Travel Health Insurance • Lunch and Dinner • Vaporetto fee (round trip 30 EUR) • Optional tours organized by the guide • All personal expenses • Hotel City taxes totaling €70 (These taxes, collected per person under the name city tax, are collected by the guide at the start of the tour and paid to the hotel) • Optional driver tips --- DGNTRAVEL · 2626412555 · info@dgntravel.com