Bus Tour of Magnificent Europe 12 Countries 28 Cities Including City Tours and Extras 14 Days

13 Nights, 14 Days
Tour details

DAY 1: ISTANBUL – 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 Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist Stop. We arrive at 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- IGOUMENITSA ( FERRY JOURNEY )

We arrive in Thessaloniki via Alexandroupoli, Komotini, and Xanthi. Then, we take a Thessaloniki city tour. During our city tour, the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, the Hagia Dimitrios Cathedral, Greece's largest cathedral, and the statue of Alexander the Great are among the places to be seen. At the very 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, famous for Thessaloniki's cafés, and taste Greece's famous coffee, Frappe, in the cafés. Free time after the city tour. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and departure for Igoumenitsa Port. Following the customs procedures, we move to the places reserved for our group and depart. We will spend the night traveling by ferry.

Breakfast : Will be taken independently in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Thessaloniki- Igoumenitsa

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 320km

Embarkation Time : Approximately 21:00, depending on entry to the port

DAY 3: BARI – NAPLES - ROME ( POMPEII )

In the morning, following our arrival in Bari, Italy's port city, we depart for Rome, where we will stay. Our first stop is Naples. In this city, famous for the sincere and warm-hearted people of Southern Italy, Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Teatro di San Carlo are among the places to be seen. Subject to the approval of our passengers, we will have the opportunity to arrange an Optional Tour (40€) of the ancient city of Pompeii at a discounted price. During this tour, in Pompeii, one of the few ancient cities established on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and preserved in a way that best reflects its original form to the present day, we will see shops reduced to ruins by the volcanic eruption, houses where villagers lived, the amphitheater, and the city square. Then we depart for and arrive in Rome, the capital of Italy. If availability permits at the time of arrival, we will take an evening tour of Rome. During our tour, the Colosseum, Rome's iconic symbol, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Via Del Corso are among the places we will see. Transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay at our hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken independently in Bari (Not included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Pompeii (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Rome (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Bari – Naples-Pompeii-Rome

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 370 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 21:30

DAY 4: ROME- VATICAN - FLORENCE

Following breakfast, we take a Rome City Introduction Tour. Places to be seen include the Vatican, regarded as 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 created by the world-famous sculptor Michelangelo depicting the moment when Jesus's body gave its last breath in the arms of the Virgin Mary after being crucified. Pieta, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan's Forum, Circus Maximus racecourse, Piazza Venezia, where Mussolini addressed the public, the Vittoriano Victory Monument, the Trevi Fountain {Fontana di Trevi}, and the Spanish Steps {Piazza di Spagna} are included. Free time in the city, followed by departure for and arrival in Florence, where we will stay overnight. After room allocation, overnight stay at your hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Rome (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Florence (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Rome – Florence

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 360 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 21:30

DAY 5: FLORENCE- PISA – NICE “COTE D’AZUR” ( MONACO-MONTE CARLO)

Following breakfast, we check out of our rooms and then take a Florence City Tour. During our tour, the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Palazzo della Signoria are among the places to be seen. Free time in the city center after the tour. Then, we depart to see Pisa, one of the icons of the Tuscany region and Italy. Pisa, remembered for its leaning bell tower, offers us the opportunity to take wonderful photographs with Campo dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), the Duomo, and the cylindrical Baptistery. Then we depart for and arrive in Nice, on the Mediterranean coast of the Côte d’Azur in Southern France, where we will stay. Transfer to our hotel and check-in following room allocation. With guests who wish to participate, we will take an Optional (45€) Monaco & Monte Carlo tour under the lights. We depart for an evening tour of the small but magnificent Principality of Monaco in France. Prince's Palace, the Cathedral, Captain Cousteau's famous Oceanographic Museum, which has been the subject of documentaries, are among the places we will see panoramically. On the way to Monte Carlo, passing along the roads used by F1 drivers, you will have the opportunity to try your luck in the world's most famous casino district. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Nice (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Florence-Pisa-Nice

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 460 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 21:30

DAY 6: NICE - LYON (CANNES)

After breakfast, we take a panoramic city tour of Nice with our private bus waiting for our guests. During our tour, we will see panoramically the Russian Church built by members of the dynasty who came from Tsarist Russia after World War I, the Matisse Museum, the Franciscan Monastery, and ruins from the Roman Empire, and we will have the opportunity to view and photograph the magnificent city of Nice from above from Cimiez Hill. Then we depart for Lyon, where we will stay. Subject to the approval of our passengers, we take an Optional (25€) Cannes Tour. The Festival Palace (le Palais des Festivals), where the Cannes Film Festival takes place every spring and world stars walk on the red carpet, La Croisette, le port, le Suquet... In Antibes, the harbor hosting the world's largest and most beautiful yachts, the old town, and Grimaldi Castle are among the places we will see. Then we depart for and arrive in Lyon, where we will stay, and spend the night at our hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Lyon (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Nice-Lyon

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 420 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 21:30

DAY 7: LYON-PARIS

After breakfast, we take a panoramic city tour of Lyon with our private bus waiting for our guests. Lyon is France's second-most populous metropolitan area and France's second-largest business center after Paris. The city, the world's leading silk production center, is also one of the important fashion centers in France. Lyon is known for its Renaissance architecture, as well as an elegant opera house, Fourvière Notre Dame Basilica (Basilique de Notre Dame de Fourvière), Saint-Jean Cathedral, Place des Terreaux, Trinity Church, Place Bellecour, the giant artistic mural Fresque des Lyonnais created on a seven-story building, and more. Then we depart for and arrive in Paris, France's romantic capital. We take a panoramic city tour of Paris. During our tour, Notre-Dame Church (from the outside), Saint-Germain, the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, Opera Square, Palais Garnier, and Champs-Élysées are among the places we will see. After free time, we transfer to our hotel, allocate rooms, and settle in.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Paris (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Lyon-Paris

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 465 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 21:30

DAY 8: PARIS

After breakfast, we take a tour of Montmartre (Painters' Hill)&Sacre Coeur. The story of Sacré-Cœur Church, this intriguing church built with money collected by the sex workers who made the area their home, will surprise you. Later, in this beautiful place known as the home of painters who flocked to the art city of Paris from all over the world with dreams of becoming famous, you can shop in various stores and spend time in famous cafés. After free time, free time in central Paris. Our guests can spend their time shopping on famous avenues and in renowned Parisian cafés. Guests who wish may join an Optional (25€) Seine River Boat Tour. While traveling along the river, we will see the Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, the Statue of Liberty, Notre-Dame Church, etc. from the river. We complete our tour by seeing many historical buildings from the Seine River. Free time, during which our guests can enjoy themselves on the famous Parisian streets and in cafés, followed by transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Paris

Approximate Distance to Be Covered:

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 22:00

DAY 9: PARIS-LUXEMBOURG – METZ

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Metz, one of France's most beautiful medieval cities. In this beautiful city, with 3,000 years of history and located at the confluence of the Moselle and Seille rivers, places to be seen include Arms Square, Metz Cathedral, German Gate, and Temple Neuf Church. Following our Metz tour, we depart for and arrive in Luxembourg, one of the most important countries in Europe and the European Union. Then, we take a Luxembourg city tour. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the Petrus Valley, the old city center and its narrow streets, the City Cathedral, and the Palace of the Dukes. Following our tour, transfer to your hotel and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Metz (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Zurich (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Paris-Metz-Luxembourg

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 465 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 21:30

DAY 10: ALSACE; SCHENGEN&STRASBOURG & COLMAR&FREIBURG-ZURICH

After breakfast, we depart for the Schengen area. We visit the region that gave its name to the Schengen visa through the Schengen Agreement. Then we depart for Strasbourg. Located on the Swiss-French border and also the largest city in the Alsace region, Strasbourg welcomes us with its almost fairy-tale appearance and picture-perfect beauty. During the panoramic city tour we will take on foot through the vehicle-free center and streets of Strasbourg, which was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 and has hosted the European Parliament since 1992, we will see Gutenberg Square and its statue, Notre Dame Cathedral, the city's most important structure, and the Kammerzell House, the city's oldest house, which continues to serve as a hotel and restaurant today. Then we depart for the fairy-tale town of Colmar. During our tour, the Old Customs House, Pfister House, and the colorful houses around the Rhine River, as well as Petite Venice (Little Venice), the city's most famous district, are among the places to be seen. In the unique setting surrounded by the Rhine River and its canals, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many delicious foods according to your taste and purchase numerous souvenirs. We set off toward Freiburg, the final stop of the day. During our Freiburg city tour, the Bächle, small channels along the roads with a total length of 15.5 km covering the entire old town; Freiburger Münster (Cathedral), whose 116-meter-high tower can be seen wherever you are; Markthalle (Covered Market), a paradise offering a wide variety of world cuisines that will surprise you most in the city; the large Münsterplatz square; the old and new town halls, Rathausplatz; Kaiser Joseph Street, home to many souvenir shops, chain stores, cafés, and restaurants; and the city's most enjoyable cafés, bars, and beer gardens are among the places to be seen. Transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight stay.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Strasbourg (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Freiburg (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Luxembourg-Schengen-Strasbourg-Colmar-Freiburg-Zurich

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 440 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 22:00

DAY 11: LIECHTENSTEIN – COMO – MILAN ( HEIDI'S VILLAGE-HEIDIDORF)

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we set off for Milan, where we will stay. The first stop of the day is Liechtenstein. After a short sightseeing tour in the fairy-tale-like small country of Liechtenstein, one of Europe's smallest countries in terms of area, established at the foot of the Alps and governed as a principality, we take an Optional (35€) tour of Heididorf (Heidi's Village), subject to the approval of our passengers. Heidi's village, our lovable heroine who left all of us a smiling memory from childhood and lived in the Alps with her grandfather and closest friend Peter, contains many scenes we remember from the cartoon. Endless mountains, green meadows, and Heidi's Village arranged in a fairy-tale and cartoon-themed concept will be waiting for us. After our visit to Heididorf, we depart for Como, with its unique nature and wonderful lake views. We will visit Lake Como, famous for its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, hosting the summer homes of the world's jet set, from Hollywood celebrities to wealthy Europeans, and enjoy its views, which captivate visitors at every moment of the day. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently at Lake Como (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Zurich- Liechtenstein-Como-Milan

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 440 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 22:00

DAY 12: MILAN – VERONA – VENICE

We depart for the city center of Milan, the city of industry and fashion. 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 have the opportunity to enjoy our time in Milan by shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the famous Buenos Aires Boulevard. Then we depart for Venice, where we will stay, stopping first in Verona. We will have the opportunity to see the old town of this city, famous for its marble and home to Romeo and Juliet's house, where the world's most famous love story took place; the Roman Arena, where concerts are still held today; the Signori Palace; and Brave-Dante and Erbe Squares. Then we depart for Venice, the capital of trade and romance. Following our arrival in Venice, we take a city tour. During our tour, we first reach the historic island by vaporetto through the canals. We will see St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, Santa Maria della Salute Church, San Giorgio Maggiore Church, and the Grand Canal. Our guests who wish may join an optional gondola tour. During our tour, we will see centuries-old houses and bridges on the water canals surrounding the city in Venice's traditional gondolas and have the opportunity to get to know Venice more closely on a romantic journey. Transfer to your hotel, room allocation and check-in, overnight at your hotel.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Venice (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Milan-Verona-Venice

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 440 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 22:00

DAY 13: VENICE – LJUBLJANA - BELGRADE

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. First, we take a break in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Upon arrival, we begin our walking tour in this small but most romantic city in Europe. Ljubljana is a hidden gem among the places to visit. During our tour, some of the sights we will see in this gem include Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and the castle. Then, crossing Croatia, we arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. During the walking tour we will take after arriving in Belgrade, Knez Mihailova Street, Kalemegdan Fortress, the Monument of Gratitude to France, Istanbul Gate, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the panoramic viewpoint, the Victor monument, Zindan Gate, Leopold's Gate, the clock tower, and the city walls are just some of the places we will see. After our walking tour, you can stroll through Belgrade's lively streets, taste different ice cream flavors at an ice cream shop recommended by your guide, or enjoy a pleasant coffee while watching the surroundings and the city.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Ljubljana (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently in Belgrade (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Venice- Ljubljana-Belgrade

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 725 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated 22:00

DAY 14 : SOFIA – ISTANBUL

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart. Around noon, we arrive in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Following our arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Sofia. During our tour, St. Nedelya Church, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, the Hagia Sofia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Prime Ministry, Parliament, Sofia University, Banya Bashi Mosque, and the National Palace of Culture are among the places to be seen. Following the bus journey, we depart for and arrive in Istanbul. End of our tour and services.

Breakfast : Will be taken at the hotel (Included in the price)

Lunch : Will be taken independently in Sofia (Not included in the price)

Dinner : Will be taken independently along the route (Not included in the price)

Currencies : Euro

Route : Belgrade-Sofia-Istanbul

Approximate Distance to Be Covered: 890 km

Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated, 00:30


What's included
• Luxurious bus transportation service between Istanbul–Thessaloniki-Igoumenitsa-Bari-Rome-Florence-Nice-Lyon-Paris-Metz-Luxembourg-Alsace-Zurich-Liechtenstein-Como-Milan-Venice-Ljubljana-Belgrade-Sofia-Istanbul. • City tours to be conducted in Rome-Naples-Florence-Pisa-Nice-Lyon-Paris-Metz-Luxembourg-Alsace-Zurich-Liechtenstein-Como-Milan-Verona-Venice-Ljubljana-Belgrade-Sofia-Thessaloniki. • A total of 11 nights accommodation in the cities specified in the program. • 11 breakfast meals included. • Ferry journey between Igoumenitsa – Bari/Brindisi. • Professional Turkish guiding services.
Not included
• Visa fee and service charge (Multiple Entry Schengen Visa) • Optional tours organized by the guide • Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, etc. • International departure tax • Travel Health Insurance • Lunch and dinner • Vaporetto fee (round trip 35 EUR) • Optional tours organized by the guide • Total hotel city taxes 80 € (These are taxes collected per person under the name City tax; the guide collects them at the beginning of the tour and pays them to the hotel) • All personal expenses • Optional driver tips