Bus Tour to Thessaloniki Special for Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha 2 Nights 4 Days

Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki We depart at 22:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Registry Office, at 22:30 from Mecidiyeköy Square / in front of Bambi Cafe, at 23:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park AVM, and at 23:59 from in front of Silivri Vega AVM. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before the departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, we arrive at the İpsala border gate, complete customs and passport procedures, and then cross into Greece, continuing to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis, Komotini, Xanthi, and Kavala. Day 2 | Thessaloniki In the morning, upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we will take a panoramic city tour. During the tour we will visit the Church of Saint Demetrios, 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 will also see Hagia Sophia Church, the Ottoman Bath, the Ottoman Mosque, the Bedesten, the White Tower, the Rotunda, and the International Fair grounds. We will take a walk along the waterfront promenade, famous for its cafes and shops, and provide 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, featuring many famous brands, at 16:00. (30€) Overnight in our hotel in Thessaloniki. Day 3 | Thessaloniki After breakfast, the whole day is free. Guests who wish may join the optional Kalambaka/Meteora Tour. (65€) Meteora means “suspended in the air.” When you see these incredibly tall and steep rocks, you will not believe your eyes. Not only does it have an impressive geology, but it also expands your imagination. These awe-inspiring rocks in Central Greece rise steeply from the plain north of Kalambaka, south of the Pindus Mountains. Monastic life began here in the 11th century with the first monks who came to these heavenly pillars to retreat in seclusion. Here we will see the monasteries built atop the steep rocks and visit the Varlaam 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 at 20:00, where they can see the places visited during the day under the lights and join the lively nightlife in the center of Thessaloniki. (20€) Guests may also join the live-music, entertaining Taverna & Sirtaki program. (65€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) For both programs, return to the hotel from Aristotle Square is at 23:59. Overnight in our hotel in Thessaloniki. Day 4 | Thessaloniki – Kavala – Xanthi – Komotini – Alexandroupolis – Istanbul After breakfast, we depart for Kavala. Upon arrival in Kavala, we take a panoramic city tour; the Imaret, Aqueducts, Kavala Castle, City Hall, Kavala Bazaar, and the waterfront will be seen panoramically from the bus. After 1 hour of free time, we head to Xanthi. In Xanthi, an important settlement where Western Thrace Turks live, we take a short panoramic walking tour in the old bazaar, which consists of traditional old Turkish houses reminiscent of Safranbolu, and then provide 1.5 hours of free time to enjoy the beautiful cafes and taverns. Afterwards, we pass through Komotini and Alexandroupolis, cities where Turks also live in significant numbers, and continue 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…