ORTHA EUROPE TOUR
Bus Departure / Return by Plane
BULGARIA-SERBIA – HUNGARY-AUSTRIA-CZECHIA-GERMANY
Belgrade-Budapest-Vienna-Prague-Berlin-Sofia
Day 1: ISTANBUL – EDIRNE
Departing at 20:00 in the evening from the specified point, we follow the Çorlu-Edirne route and arrive at the Kapıkule Border Gate. After passport and customs procedures, we enter Bulgaria and begin our night journey toward the capital, Sofia.
Day 2: SOFIA – BELGRADE
Arriving in the morning in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. On our panoramic city tour, we will see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest church in the Balkans, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Bulgarian Theater built in Neo-Classical style, the Archaeological Museum, Old Sofia - the Trade Union City, and the Rotunda Church. Afterwards, we walk past the Parliament building for a panoramic view and photo break at the Sofia Statue, and visit Banya Bashi Mosque, the city’s symbol. After our visits, we depart for Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and upon arrival we begin our panoramic city tour. After seeing Kalemegdan, conquered by Kanuni Sultan Suleiman, the Tomb of Damat Ali Pasha, the Belgrade Victor Statue, Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Fountain, Military Museum, Clock Gate and Museum, Istanbul Gate, Nebojša Tower, Saborna Church; after Kalemegdan we start our walking tour at Republic Square. On Knez Mihajlova Street, Belgrade’s most vibrant avenue, named after Prince Mihailo III of Serbia and home to many large and impressive buildings dating back to the 1870s, we see Çukur Fountain, the place where the revolt against the Ottomans began, Republic Square, the National Parliament of Serbia, and the Prince Mihailo Statue, then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3: BUDAPEST
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Upon arrival in Budapest, on our panoramic city tour, the places to be seen include Erzsébet Bridge, Gellért Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, St. Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and Heroes’ Square. After our tours, free time and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4: VIENNA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Vienna, the capital of Austria. Upon arrival, we begin our Vienna city tour. Opera House, University, Parliament Building, Theater, Hofburg Palace, and the Museum Quarter are included. After our tours, free time. At the time announced by your guide, meeting and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5: PRAGUE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. On our panoramic city tour of Prague, the Hradčany Castle District, Loreta Church, Presidential Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, which took 600 years to build and incorporates Neo-Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque features, the house of Franz Kafka, Charles Bridge built in the 13th century by Chief Architect Peter Parler and featuring 31 statues of saints, Old Town Square, the historic Astronomical Clock Tower built in the 15th century and featuring 12 apostles, and Týn Church are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6: DRESDEN – BERLIN
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Dresden, located on the banks of the Elbe River. Semper Opera House, Zwinger Palace, Saxon Royal Palace, Frauenkirche, New Market Square, and the shopping street Prager Strasse are among the places to be seen. After our tours, we continue our journey to Berlin, the capital of Germany. In the evening, transfer to Berlin and our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7: BERLIN
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our Berlin city tour. During our panoramic city tour, some of the places to be seen include the Victory Column, Tiergarten Park, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, East Side Gallery Wall, Kurfürstendamm, and KaDeWe Shopping Center. At the end of the city tour, free time and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 8: BERLIN – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Potsdam, known as the city of palaces. In the famous Potsdam, created from nothing by Prussian King Frederick the Great, the places to be seen include Sanssouci Palace, the famous mill where the saying "judges exist in this country" originated, the Russian colony Alexandrowka, and Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference that changed the course of the world took place, followed by free time. After the free time given, we depart for Berlin Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we take the scheduled flight to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport according to local time and the end of our tour. We bid farewell, hoping to see you again on our next Mutlu Gezginler journey.