Day 1 | ISTANBUL-THESSALONIKI
We depart on the road at 22:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 22:30 from Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe entrance, at 23:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Mall, and at 23:59 from in front of Silivri Mega Center. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before the departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, upon arrival at the İpsala border gate, we complete customs and passport procedures and then cross into Greece, continuing to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupoli (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
Day 2 | THESSALONIKI-HALKIDIKI
In the morning, upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we begin our panoramic city tour of Thessaloniki and visit the Aya Dimitrios Church, the largest church in Greece; the house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was born and lived; Aya Sofia Church; the Ottoman Bath; the Ottoman Mosque; the Bedesten; the White Tower; the Rotunda; and the International Fair grounds. We take a walk along the waterfront promenade, famous for its cafes and shops, and give free time until 14:00. Afterwards, we check into our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Halkidiki / Afytos tour. (60 € / Sunbed & Umbrella included!) Our tour starts at 15:00. After approximately a 1.5-hour drive, we arrive in Kassandra, considered the center of Halkidiki, where we have a swimming break until 18:00. At 18:00, we move on to Afytos, Halkidiki’s touristic town, and enjoy its beautiful taverns, cafes, and shops until 21:00. Around 22:30, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 3 | THESSALONIKI-HALKIDIKI
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Full-Day Great Halkidiki Boat Tour for an additional fee. (75 €) On this tour, we depart from the hotel at 08:00 and, after a 1.5-hour drive, board our private boat waiting for us at Neas Marmaras harbor, where we cruise Halkidiki’s beautiful coves and have the opportunity to swim in crystal-clear waters. We take a swimming break at Kelyfos Island in Sithonia, a swimming and lunch break in Toroni, and additional swimming breaks in Tarakliya Bay, then return to the harbor around 17:00 and conclude the tour by arriving back at the hotel around 18:45. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Panoramic Thessaloniki Masterpieces and lively, fun Tavern & Sirtaki tour with live music. (70 € / Set Menu – Limited Drinks) Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 4 | HALKIDIKI-THASSOS ISLAND-ISTANBUL
After breakfast, at 08:00 we head to Keramoti. After a pleasant journey of approximately 3 hours, we stop at the Kavala cookie factory before Keramoti, then give free time in Keramoti until 17:30. Guests who wish may join the optional Thassos Island tour. (45 €) On this tour, our first stop is Panagia village, the most untouched village and the holiest settlement on Thassos Island. After walking through traditional Greek village houses and seeing Panagia Church, we visit the traditional olive oil factory and museum in the olive-famous region. During the break in the village, those who wish may sip coffee at the village square café, while others may taste delicacies such as lamb/goat/kokoretsi at the island’s most famous tavern. Then we continue with a panoramic visit of the Limenas area. In Limenas, guests may enjoy the sea, sand, and sun at the beaches, or taste Greek cuisine at the taverns and shop in the market. At 16:30, we depart from Limenas and take the 16:45 ferry to Keramoti. After approximately a 2.5-hour drive, we arrive at the Kipi border gate. After passport, customs, and free shop shopping, we cross the Meriç River and, after passport and customs procedures at the İpsala Turkish Border Gate, follow the İpsala, Keşan, and Tekirdağ route to reach Istanbul, where we drop you off at the locations where we picked you up at the beginning of the tour and conclude our tour.