"Iskece Carnival & Thessaloniki Tour by Bus 1 Night 3 Days"
DAY 1
ISKECE CARNIVAL & THESSALONIKI TOUR
Transportation by Luxury Coach
Istanbul – Thessaloniki
We depart at 21:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 21:30 from Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 22:00 from İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 22:30 from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park AVM, and at 22:59 from Silivri Vega AVM. (Please be at the indicated locations at least 15 minutes before the departure times.) After approximately a 3-hour journey, we arrive at İpsala border gate to complete customs and passport procedures before crossing into Greece, proceeding to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
DAY 2
Thessaloniki
Upon our morning arrival in Thessaloniki, we will have a panoramic city tour where we will visit the Aya Dimitros Church, Greece's largest church, as well as the house of Turkey's founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. We will also see the Aya Sofia Church, Ottoman Bath, Ottoman Mosque, Covered Bazaar, White Tower, Rotunda, and the International Fair area. We will take a stroll along the Kordon, famous for its cafes and shops, and enjoy free time until 14:30. After checking into our hotel, you have some free time. Guests wishing to join an Optional Shopping Tour at Thessaloniki Mega Center & Jumbo Store, which includes famous brands, can do so at 15:30 for €20. Additionally, guests may participate in the Panoramic Thessaloniki Masterpieces Night Tour at 20:00 to see the places visited during the day illuminated at night and to experience Thessaloniki's vibrant nightlife (also €20). Guests can also join a lively Taverna & Sirtaki program with live music (€65 / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks). For both programs, the return to the hotel will be at 23:59 from Aristoteles Square. Overnight accommodation will be in our hotel in Thessaloniki.
DAY 3
Thessaloniki - Iskeçe Carnival – Istanbul
After breakfast, we head to Xanthi (Iskeçe). In Iskeçe, an important settlement area for the Turkish population of Western Thrace, we have free time to enjoy and have fun at the Iskeçe Carnival until 21:00. After the carnival ends at 16:00, guests wishing to participate in the extra After Party & Taverna organization can do so (75 € / After Party Entrance Fee + 1 Drink, and Fixed Menu Dinner at Taverna + 1 Drink included). Guests attending this activity will meet at 16:00, enjoy the After Party until 18:00, and then have a delightful and delicious meal at a Greek Taverna. After the meal, we set out towards the İpsala border gate. There will be an opportunity for shopping at the Greek Free Shop during customs and passport procedures. We will arrive in Istanbul via İpsala, Keşan, and Tekirdağ, concluding our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour…
1st Day Istanbul, Thessaloniki 2nd Day Thessaloniki 3rd Day Thessaloniki, Xanthi (İskeçe), Istanbul
Sample Hotel Information:
Thessaloniki 4* Panorama Hotel etc.
Important Notes:
Our guide may make changes during the program as long as the program is carried out completely.
A valid Schengen visa is required for this tour.
Individuals with a stamp from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in their passports and those holding passports older than 10 years cannot enter Greece.