Bus Tour to Xanthi Carnival, Thessaloniki 1 Night 3 Days

Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki

We depart at 21:00 from the Kadıköy marriage office, at 21:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 22:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 22:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park AVM, and at 22:59 from in front of Silivri Vega AVM. (You must be at the specified locations at least 15 minutes before departure.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, upon arrival at the İpsala border gate, we complete customs and passport procedures, then cross into Greece and travel to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.

Day 2 | Thessaloniki

Following our arrival in Thessaloniki in the morning, on our panoramic city tour of Thessaloniki, we 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 see the Church of Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Bath, the Ottoman Mosque, the Bedesten, the White Tower, the White Tower, and the International Fair grounds. We take a walk along the waterfront, famous for Thessaloniki’s cafes and shops, and give free time until 14:30. After settling into our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Thessaloniki Mega Center & Jumbo Store Shopping Tour, which will be held at 15:30 and includes many famous brands. (20.€) Guests who wish may also join the Panoramic Thessaloniki Masterpieces Night Tour, which will be held at 20:00, where they can see the places visited during the day under the evening lights and become part of Thessaloniki’s lively nightlife in the center. (20.€) Guests who wish may also join the lively, music-filled Taverna & Sirtaki program. (65.-€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) Return to the hotel for both programs is at 23:59 from Aristotle Square. Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.

Day 3 | Xanthi Carnival – Istanbul

After breakfast, we depart for Xanthi (İskeçe). In İskeçe, an important settlement where the Turkish people of Western Thrace live, we provide free time until 21:00 to enjoy and have fun with the excitement of the Xanthi Carnival. At 16:00, when the carnival ends, guests who wish may join the After Party & Taverna organization, which will be arranged as an extra. (75.€ / After Party entrance fee + fixed menu meal at the taverna with 1 drink + 1 drink are included in the price.) We meet with the guests who will join this event at 16:00, have fun at the After Party until 18:00, and then enjoy a pleasant and very delicious meal at a Greek taverna. After dinner, we set off towards the İpsala border gate. Shopping opportunity at the Greek Freeshop 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...