Greece Bus Tour: 4 Nights 6 Days of Enjoyment
Summary Information
Vizesiz
5 Gece 6 Gün
İstanbul
Otobüslü
Yunani̇stan
Bed and Breakfast
Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
Support
Throughout the tour
24/7 WhatsApp
Duration
5 Nights 6 Days
Departure
Istanbul
Person
Max 44
Transportation
Otobüslü
Tour Description
Day 1 — | Istanbul – Thessaloniki
Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki
We depart at 22:00 from the Kadıköy marriage office, at 22:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 23:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Shopping Mall, and at 23:59 from in front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall. (You need to be present at the meeting points at least 15 minutes before the specified departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, we will reach the İpsala border gate and complete customs and passport procedures. Then we will cross into Greece and proceed to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
Day 2 — | Thessaloniki
Day 2 | Thessaloniki
After arriving in Thessaloniki in the morning, we will visit the Church of Aya Dimitros, the largest church in Greece, and the house where Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was born and raised. We will see the Church of Aya Sofia, the Ottoman Bath, the Ottoman Mosque, the Bedesten, the White Tower, the Rotunda, and the International Fair area. We will have free time until 14:30 by walking along the waterfront filled with Thessaloniki's famous cafes and shops. After settling into our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish can join an entertaining Taverna & Sirtaki program with live music in the evening. (70.-€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) Overnight stay at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 3 — | Thessaloniki – Athens (Meteora)
Day 3 | Thessaloniki – Athens (Meteora)
After breakfast, we head towards Athens. During the journey, if more than half of the tour group requests it, we will visit Kalambaka – Meteora as an extra. (65.€) Meteora means 'suspended in mid-air'. You won't believe your eyes when you see these magnificent tall and steep rocks. They not only have impressive geology but also expand your imagination. These rocks, rising in the flat valley north of Kalambaka and south of the Pindus Mountains, are where the first monks who wanted to retreat came in the 11th century. Here, we will see the monasteries built on the steep rocks.
Day 4 — | Athens (Acropolis & Monastiraki Square Tour) / (Corinth Canal & Nafplion)
Day 4 | Athens (Acropolis & Monastiraki Square Tour) / (Corinth Canal & Nafplion)
After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the Athens Acropolis & Monastiraki Square Tour, which will be organized as an extra. (75.-€ / Entrance Tickets Included!) This tour starts with a departure from the hotel at 08:00 in the morning. Athens, Acropolis, the ancient fortress that contains the remains of ancient structures of great architectural and historical significance located on a high rocky outcrop. The Acropolis is one of the first places that comes to mind worldwide. After exploring the Acropolis and the surrounding Ancient Agora and Hadrian's Library with our local guide, we will move to Monastiraki, the liveliest area of Athens.
Day 5 — | Athens – Kavala – Alexandroupolis
Day 5 | Athens – Kavala – Alexandroupolis
After breakfast, we head to Kavala. Upon arrival in Kavala, we will have a panoramic city tour; the İmarethane, Water Aqueducts, Kavala Castle, City Hall, and Kavala Bazaar will be among the places seen panoramically by bus. After dinner, we will have free time to get to know the city better. Then we will go to Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç) and check into our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Alexandroupolis.
Day 6 — | Alexandroupolis – Istanbul (Porto Lagos – Xanthi – Komotini)
Day 6 | Alexandroupolis – Istanbul (Porto Lagos – Xanthi – Komotini)
We start the day with a delightful breakfast, which continues until 10:30. Guests who wish can join the WEST THRACE tour, which will be organized as an extra. (35.-€) Guests participating in the tour will vacate their rooms at 08:00 after breakfast and, after approximately 1 hour of travel, will reach the magnificent Porto Lagos, surrounded by the sea on one side and a lake and forest on the other. After seeing the Church of Agios Nikolas and taking a photo break, we will head to Xanthi (İskeçe). In Xanthi, an important place where the Turkish people of Western Thrace live, we will take a short walking tour in the bazaar, where traditional old Turkish houses are located.
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — Day 1 — | Istanbul – Thessaloniki
Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki
We depart at 22:00 from the Kadıköy marriage office, at 22:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 23:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Shopping Mall, and at 23:59 from in front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall. (You need to be present at the meeting points at least 15 minutes before the specified departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, we will reach the İpsala border gate and complete customs and passport procedures. Then we will cross into Greece and proceed to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
Day 2 — Day 2 — | Thessaloniki
Day 2 | Thessaloniki
After arriving in Thessaloniki in the morning, we will visit the Church of Aya Dimitros, the largest church in Greece, and the house where Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was born and raised. We will see the Church of Aya Sofia, the Ottoman Bath, the Ottoman Mosque, the Bedesten, the White Tower, the Rotunda, and the International Fair area. We will have free time until 14:30 by walking along the waterfront filled with Thessaloniki's famous cafes and shops. After settling into our hotel, we will have free time. Guests who wish can join an entertaining Taverna & Sirtaki program with live music in the evening. (70.-€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) Overnight stay at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 3 — Day 3 — | Thessaloniki – Athens (Meteora)
Day 3 | Thessaloniki – Athens (Meteora)
After breakfast, we head towards Athens. During the journey, if more than half of the tour group requests it, we will visit Kalambaka – Meteora as an extra. (65.€) Meteora means 'suspended in mid-air'. You won't believe your eyes when you see these magnificent tall and steep rocks. They not only have impressive geology but also expand your imagination. These rocks, rising in the flat valley north of Kalambaka and south of the Pindus Mountains, are where the first monks who wanted to retreat came in the 11th century. Here, we will see the monasteries built on the steep rocks.
Day 4 — Day 4 — | Athens (Acropolis & Monastraki Square Tour) / (Corinth Canal & Nafplio...
Day 4 | Athens (Acropolis & Monastraki Square Tour) / (Corinth Canal & Nafplion)
After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the Athens Acropolis & Monastraki Square Tour, which will be organized as an extra. (75.-€ / Entrance Tickets Included!) This tour starts with a departure from the hotel at 08:00 in the morning. Athens, Acropolis, the ancient fortress that contains the remains of ancient structures of great architectural and historical significance located on a high rocky outcrop. The Acropolis is one of the first places that comes to mind worldwide. After exploring the Acropolis and the surrounding Ancient Agora and Hadrian's Library with our local guide, we will move to Monastiraki, the liveliest area of Athens.
Day 5 — Day 5 — | Athens – Kavala – Alexandroupolis
Day 5 | Athens – Kavala – Alexandroupolis
After breakfast, we head to Kavala. Upon arrival in Kavala, we will have a panoramic city tour; the İmarethane, Water Aqueducts, Kavala Castle, City Hall, and Kavala Bazaar will be among the places seen panoramically by bus. After dinner, we will have free time to get to know the city better. Then we will go to Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç) and check into our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Alexandroupolis.
Day 6 — Day 6 — | Alexandroupolis – Istanbul (Porto Lagos – Xanthi – Komotini)
Day 6 | Alexandroupolis – Istanbul (Porto Lagos – Xanthi – Komotini)
We start the day with a delightful breakfast, which continues until 10:30. Guests who wish can join the WEST THRACE tour, which will be organized as an extra. (35.-€) Guests participating in the tour will vacate their rooms at 08:00 after breakfast and, after approximately 1 hour of travel, will reach the magnificent Porto Lagos, surrounded by the sea on one side and a lake and forest on the other. After seeing the Church of Agios Nikolas and taking a photo break, we will head to Xanthi (İskeçe). In Xanthi, an important place where the Turkish people of Western Thrace live, we will take a short walking tour in the bazaar, where traditional old Turkish houses are located.
Inclusions
- - Travel with comfortable luxury buses
- - Panoramic tours in Thessaloniki, Athens, Kavala, and Dedeağaç
- - A total of 4 nights in 4-star central hotels with bed and breakfast service in Thessaloniki (1 night), Athens (2 nights), and Dedeağaç (1 night)
- - Mandatory liability insurance
- - Turkish-speaking guiding service
Exclusions
- - Travel health insurance
- - Schengen visa
- - International exit fee
- - Extra tours and personal expenses
- - Tips for the driver and guide (5.-€ per person)
Cancellation Policy
**GENERAL TERMS** 1. General terms are an integral part of the tour program and should be evaluated together with the tour program. 2. If sufficient participation is not achieved; Travel Enthusiasts reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days before the travel date. In this case, the guest will be informed of the cancellation, and the tour fee will be fully refunded. In the case of refunds for additional services taken outside the tour; the domestic flight purchased from Travel Enthusiasts will be refunded, while services such as visa services and travel health insurance will not be refunded if used. If a visa application has not been made, the cancellation of these services and the refund of fees will be made. If the guest has purchased the domestic flight from a provider independent of Travel Enthusiasts, they cannot request any refund from Travel Enthusiasts in the event of tour cancellation. The guest accepts any material and moral losses that may arise due to tour cancellation, and Travel Enthusiasts cannot be held responsible. 3. In cases where sufficient participation is not achieved, Travel Enthusiasts may show goodwill to avoid canceling the tour. In this case, if the tour is provided specifically for the guest, the guiding service will only cover the international round-trip transfers. **Cancellation and Change** 4. Guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying Travel Enthusiasts in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, excluding payments made to the airline company. If less than 31 days remain until the start date of the tour
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 5 Nights 6 Days and departing from Istanbul, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Yunani̇stan route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.
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