Bus Tour to Xanthi Carnival, Thessaloniki 1 Night 3 Days

Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki

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

Day 2 | Thessaloniki

After our morning arrival in Thessaloniki, on our panoramic city tour of Thessaloniki we visit the Church of St. 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 Rotunda, and the International Fairgrounds. We take a walk along the waterfront promenade, famous for its cafes and shops, and give free time until 14:30. After checking in to our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Thessaloniki Mega Center & Jumbo Store Shopping Tour, to be held at 15:30, featuring many famous brands. (20.€) Guests who wish may also join the Panoramic Thessaloniki Masterpieces Night Tour, to be held at 20:00, where they can see the places visited during the day under evening lights and become part of Thessaloniki’s lively nightlife in the city center. (20.€) Guests who wish may also participate in the lively music Taverna & Sirtaki program. (65.-€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) For both programs, the return to the hotel is at 23:59 from Aristotle Square. Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.

Day 3 | Xanthi Carnival – Istanbul

After breakfast, we head to Xanthi (İskeçe). In İskeçe, an important settlement where Western Thrace Turks live, we give free time until 21:00 in the evening to enjoy and have fun with the excitement of the Xanthi Carnival. At 16:00 in the evening, when the carnival ends, guests who wish may join the optional After Party & Taverna event. (75.€ / After Party Entry Fee + Fixed Menu Meal at the Taverna with 1 Drink + 1 Drink Included in the Price.) We meet with our guests who will participate in 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 Tavern. After dinner, we set off toward 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. Until we meet again on our next tour…