Thessaloniki Edessa Xanthi Carnival Tour 2 Nights Accommodation 2026

Day 1: ISTANBUL – IPSALA Meeting Points: 22:00 Kadıköy Evlendirme Dairesi Parking Lot 22:30 Next to Mecidiyeköy Ziraat Bank 23:00 In front of İncirli Ömür Plaza 23:45 In front of Silivri Vega AVM 01:00 Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Rest Area After meeting our guests at the departure points specified in the tour program, we arrive at Ipsala Border Gate via Tekirdağ – Malkara – Keşan – İpsala route, making the necessary breaks. After completing our exit procedures there, we cross the Meriç River and arrive at the Greek Kipi Border Gate. After passport and customs procedures here, we enter Greece. Day 2: IPSALA – THESSALONIKI After entering Greece, we take a breakfast break along the way. After the break, we depart for Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece after the capital Athens. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we visit the city’s largest church, the Church of Saint Demetrios, and Atatürk’s House. Then we enjoy a panoramic city tour. We will see, panoramically, the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Fairgrounds, the statue of Alexander the Great, the White Tower, the White Tower, the Arch of Galerius (Kamara) from the Roman period, Rotunda, Bey Hamam, and Hamza Bey Mosque. Afterwards, we give free time. Guests who wish may participate in the Outlet Tour, which will be arranged additionally (10 €). After the tour, we head to our hotel. Upon arrival, we complete check-in procedures. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Greek Tavern tour (Tavern tour 55 €). After the tavern tour, return to the hotel and overnight stay at our hotel in Thessaloniki. Day 3: THESSALONIKI - EDESSA (VODINA) – THESSALONIKI After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the full-day optional Edessa Waterfalls Tour (25 €). On this tour, we first head to Giannitsa, known during the Ottoman period as Yenice-i Vardar. After seeing the tomb of Gazi Evrenos Bey and the clock tower, we give free time. After free time, we stop for shopping at Lidl supermarket and Jumbo along the way. After shopping, we proceed to Edessa, also known as Vodina. We see the park and famous waterfalls there and take a photo break. Then we give free time for lunch and photos. After free time, we return to our hotel in Thessaloniki. In the evening, guests who wish may take the bus to the city center (transfer fee 10 €). Overnight stay at our hotel in Thessaloniki. Day 4: THESSALONIKI - XANTHI - ISTANBUL After breakfast at the hotel, we complete check-out procedures and depart from the hotel, heading to Xanthi. Upon arrival in Xanthi, we join the Xanthi Carnival. After free time at the carnival, we head towards the Greek Kipi Border Gate. Upon arrival, we complete passport and customs procedures, have the opportunity to shop at the free shop, and then proceed to the Ipsala Border Gate. After passport and customs procedures, we continue to Istanbul via Keşan – Tekirdağ – Silivri. After a meal break in Tekirdağ along the route (opportunity to taste the famous Tekirdağ meatballs), we head to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we drop our guests off at the points listed in the tour program (on the return route) and conclude our tour. We look forward to meeting you again on our next trips… Children aged 0–6 are free on optional tours. (Excluding meal-included optional tours.) Children aged 7–12 receive a 50% discount on optional tours. (Excluding meal-included optional tours.) Bus seating is assigned according to the order in which the tour was purchased. During the tour, there is no rotation in bus seating. Guests who wish may purchase the adjacent seat for an additional 90 € per person. (For the entire journey)