Southern Italy and Sicily Tour by Bus from Eskişehir - Ankara with Departure

Included Services

• Transportation with luxury buses
• Turkish-speaking guide service
• Ferry journey between Igoumenitsa – Bari (Brindisi). (In ATS – Pullman seats)
• Ferry journey between Bari (Brindisi) – Igoumenitsa. (In ATS – Pullman seats)
• 1 night bed & breakfast accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels in Taranto or vicinity
• 1 night bed & breakfast accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels in Catania or vicinity
• 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels in Palermo or vicinity
• 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels in Salerno or vicinity
• Panoramic city tours of Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Taranto, Catania, Palermo, Messina, Salerno, Kavala
• Panoramic city tours as specified in the itinerary
• Mandatory local guide services in some cities
• Limited complimentary bottled water on the bus
• All highway tolls and parking fees
• Professional liability insurance

Not Included

• Multiple-entry Schengen visa
• International departure tax
• Travel health insurance (15 Euro) (Please request price for ages 65+)
• Optional tours (If all tours are taken, the optional tour package is 320 Euro per person instead of 395 Euro)
• Entrance fees for museums, archaeological sites, etc.
• Lunch and dinner meals
• Drinks to be consumed during meals
• Optional tours organized by the guide
• All personal expenses
• Optional gratuities for guide and driver
• Hotel city taxes, local services, and border crossings total 50 Euro (City taxes collected per person vary based on the hotel's proximity to the city center, hotel star rating, and length of stay; they are collected by the guide at the start of the tour and paid to the hotels.)
• Travel Assurance Package (25 Euro – Valid only if paid at the time of tour purchase; cannot be added later. It grants the guest unconditional cancellation rights up to 10 days before the travel date. Non-refundable if not used.)

Meeting & End Points

• Starting Point: Eskişehir – Ankara – Bolu – Düzce – Sakarya – İzmit
• Ending Point: İgoumenitsa – (Kalambaka) – Kavala – Eskişehir

Daily Tour Program

1. Day 1
   After a free breakfast in Nea Karvali in the morning, we continue our journey towards Thessaloniki. During our panoramic tour upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we will see the Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, the Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios (the largest cathedral in Greece), and the statue of Alexander the Great. Following the panoramic tour, we visit the ho
2. Day 2
   After our arrival at the port of Bari (Brindisi) in the morning, we leave the ship and set off towards Taranto. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel near Taranto, a port city in the Apulia region of southern Italy that bears the same name. Guests who wish can join the extra Lecce tour (€50), known as the 'Florence of Southern Italy'. During this tour, we head to Lecce, famous for its Baroque arch
3. Day 3
   After having breakfast at the hotel, we check out and depart with our luggage, heading towards Catania. Upon arrival in Catania, one of the most important cities of the Sicily region, home to many monuments and natural beauties, we start our city tour. During our tour, we will see the Duomo, Fontana dell'Elefante, Piazza Repubblica, and Via Etnea. During the free time after the tour, we recommend
4. Day 4
   After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Those who wish can join the extra Taormina – Savoca Tour (75 Euro). Our tour first heads to Taormina, one of Sicily's most beautiful coastal towns, where we can also panoramically see Mount Etna, one of Europe's active volcanoes. In this town at the foot of Mount Tauro, after viewing the Greek-Roman theater, free time to explore the city and enjoy your coff
5. Day 5
   After breakfast at the hotel, we depart by vehicle for a tour of Palermo. During our city tour in Palermo, we will visit the Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Piazza Politeama, Norman Palace, Piazza Quattro Canti, Via Roma, and Via Liberta streets, among other sites. After the tour, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Castellamare Del Golfo – Erice – Spiaggia di Mondello tour
6. Day 6
   After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Salerno. Guests who wish can join the Cefalu tour organized as an extra on the way (35 Euro) (Guests not joining the tour will rest at a facility on the way). On our tour, we spend time in the charming fishing town of Cefalu on the Tyrrhenian Sea, visiting the 12th-century historic cathedral, Fishermen's Gate, and the original streets of the city. Afte
7. Day 7
   After breakfast at the hotel, your day is free. Interested guests can join the optional Amalfi Coast tour for (95 Euro). On this tour, we will witness Italy's most beautiful coastline, the Amalfi Coast, with its breathtaking views from high cliffs, colorful and charming villages overlooking the sea, winding and steep roads, ornate gardens and turquoise waters. You will also have the chance to see
8. Day 8
   After having our included breakfast at the hotel, we complete our checkout and leave the hotel with our luggage. We enjoy a panoramic city tour of Salerno, considered one of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities. During the tour, we see medieval churches, stylish wine bars, boutiques, and the tree-lined seafront before leaving Salerno. After Salerno, with its breathtaking scenery and magical atmo