Bus Tour to Thessaloniki Special for Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha 2 Nights 4 Days
Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki
At 22:00, we depart from the Kadıköy marriage office; at 22:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe; 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 Vega Mall. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, upon arriving at the İpsala border gate, we complete customs and passport procedures and then cross into Greece, heading to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
Day 2 | Thessaloniki
After arriving in Thessaloniki in the morning, on our panoramic city tour of Thessaloniki, we visit the Church of Saint Demetrius, the largest church in Greece, and the house where the founder of the Republic of Turkey, the great leader Atatürk, was born and lived. We see the Church of Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Bath, the Ottoman Mosque, the Bedesten, the White Tower, the Round Tower, and the International Fair grounds. We take a walk along the waterfront promenade, famous for Thessaloniki’s cafes and shops, and give free time until 14:30. After checking into our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Thessaloniki Mega Center & Jumbo Store Shopping Tour, which will be organized at 16:00 and includes many famous brands. (30.€) Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 3 | Thessaloniki
After breakfast, full day free time. Guests who wish may join the Kalambaka/Meteora Tour, which will be organized as an extra. (65.€) Meteora means “suspended in space.” You will not believe your eyes when you see these incredibly tall and steep rocks. Not only does it have magnificent geology, but it also expands your imagination. These breathtaking rocks in Central Greece rise vertically from the flat valley located north of Kalambaka and south of the Pindus Mountains. Monastic life began in the 11th century with the first monks who came to these heaven-like pillars to retreat in the right place. Here we see the monasteries built on steep rocks and visit the Vlaram Monastery together, receiving information about the formation of the monasteries and monastic life. After a short lunch break, we return to our hotel in Thessaloniki. Guests who wish may also join the Panoramic Thessaloniki Masterpieces Night Tour, which will be organized at 20:00, and see the places visited during the day under evening lights and join Thessaloniki’s lively nightlife in the city center. (20.€) Guests who wish may also join the lively music Taverna & Sirtaki program. (65.-€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) For both programs, return to the hotel is at 23:59 from Aristotle Square. Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 4 | Thessaloniki – Kavala – İskeçe – Gümülcine – Dedeağaç – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Kavala. Arrival in Kavala. Kavala panoramic city tour; the Imaret, Aqueducts, Kavala Castle, City Hall, Kavala bazaar, and the waterfront promenade are among the places to be seen panoramically from the bus. After 1 hour of free time, we depart for Xanthi (İskeçe). After a short panoramic walking tour in the old bazaar of İskeçe, an important settlement where Western Thracian Turks live, consisting of traditional old Turkish houses reminiscent of Safranbolu, we give 1.5 hours of free time to enjoy the beautiful cafes and tavernas. Afterwards, we see the cities of Komotini (Gümülcine) and Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), where Turks also live densely, panoramically from the bus, and proceed to the İpsala border gate. Shopping opportunity at the Greek Free Shop during customs and passport procedures. Arrival in Istanbul via İpsala, Keşan, and Tekirdağ, and the end of our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour…
What's Included
Not Included
- Travel Health Insurance
- Schengen Visa
- Departure Tax
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Driver and guide tips (5.-€ per person)