Bus Tour of Central Europe with All Optional Tours and City Tours Included, 5 Nights, 7 Days
1st Day
Istanbul – Belgrade
We start our tour by meeting at 20:00 at Kadıköy Marriage Registry Office, 20:30 in front of Mecediyeköy Trump Tower, 21:00 at İncirli Ömür Plaza, and 21:30 at Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist Stop to begin our tour. After a rest and shopping break in Edirne, we complete our passport and customs procedures at Kapıkule border crossing and cross into Bulgaria. We follow the route Svilengrad – Plovdiv – Sofia towards Belgrade.
2nd Day
Belgrade
After arriving in Belgrade, we begin our panoramic city tour. Among the sights are New Belgrade, Usce Shopping Center, the historic Brankov Bridge, Taş Square, Slavia Square, Saint Sava Church, Old Palace, New Palace and Parliament building, Kale Megdan conquered by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Damad Ali Pasha Tomb, Belgrade Victory Statue, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, Military Museum, Clock Gate and Museum, Istanbul Gate, Nebojša Tower, Saborna Church; then we start a walking tour of the Republic Square. We see the most lively street in Belgrade, Knez Mihailova Street, named after Serbian Prince Mihailo, hosting many large and impressive buildings from the 1870s, the place where the uprising against the Ottomans began, Çukur Çeşme, Republic Square, the Serbian National Parliament, and Prince Mihailo Statue, before ending our tour. Overnight stay at our hotel.
3rd Day
Budapest
After breakfast, we head to Budapest. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour including Erzsébet Bridge, Gellert Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, Mathias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, Heroes' Square. After the tour, we have free time and transfer to our hotel.
4th Day
Bratislava-Prague
After breakfast, we depart for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. On our city tour, we will see Bratislava's riverbanks, Jewish Holocaust Memorial, St. Martin's Cathedral, palaces where Mozart performed at age 6 and Liszt at age 9, Michael's Tower, Old Town Square, Napoleon's Military and Slovak National Theater. After Bratislava, we proceed to Prague. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour including Hradčany Castle District, Loreta Church, Presidential Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, Franz Kafka’s House, Charles Bridge with 31 statues, Old Town Square with the astronomical clock and Tyn Church. After the city tour, there will be free time. Then we transfer to and settle into our hotel.
5th Day
Prague – Vienna – Budapest
After breakfast, enjoy free time in the historic city center of Prague, where you can shop and explore. Then we depart for Vienna and upon arrival, begin our Vienna city tour including the Opera House, University, Parliament, Theater, Hofburg Palace, and Museum Quarter. After the tour, enjoy free time with guide’s information. We then transfer to our hotel in Budapest and check in.
6th Day
Esztergom – Visegrad – Szentendre – Novi Sad – Belgrade
After breakfast, we visit Esztergom Cathedral and remnants of the Ottoman castle. Then we visit the majestic Visegrad Castle, which will be viewed panoramically. Next, we go to the small town of Szentendre, famous for handcrafted textiles, crystal, porcelain, souvenirs, beverages, etc., for some free time. Afterwards, we proceed to Novi Sad, the most economically developed area of Serbia's Vojvodina, where we will walk through Freedom Square, Svetozar Miletić Monument, Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Saint George Church, Saint Nicholas Church, and Synagogue. After the tour and free time, we return to Belgrade. Overnight at our hotel.
7th Day
Sofia – Istanbul
After breakfast, we head to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour. Sightseeing includes Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the former Royal Palace, the Neo-Classical Bulgarian National Theater, Archaeological Museum, Old Cathedral, and Sendika Street. We then walk along the parliament building to the Sofia Statue for photos and panoramas, and visit Banya Bashi Mosque, a city symbol. After free time, we depart for Istanbul. Arriving late at night, traffic conditions may delay the arrival, and you might reach Istanbul the following night or early morning. The tour ends upon arrival.
What's Included
Luxury bus transportation
Professional Turkish guided tours
Accommodation in 3-4* hotels and breakfast
Panoramic City Tours of Budapest-Prague-Vienna-Belgrade
Bratislava tour
Novi Sad tour
Egeron tour
Szentendre tour
Visegrad tour
Certain cities require mandatory local guiding services
All highway checkpoints and parking fees
Not Included
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. Guided tour organization by a guide. Extras purchased at the hotel. All personal expenses. Lunch and dinner. Tips for driver and guide. Hotel city accommodation taxes totaling 29€ (these taxes called City tax are charged per person and collected by the guide at the start of the tour for payment to the hotel). Schengen Visa (Citizens of Green Passport are exempt). Outbound exit fee. International travel health insurance.
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