Halkidiki-Salonika – Kavala – Thassos Island Tour
1 Night 3 Days
Day 1 Istanbul – Keşan - Kavala
On the first day of our trip, we depart at 22:00 from the Kadıköy Marriage Office, 22:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Oto Ekspertiz, 23:00 from Bakırköy Ömür Shopping Center, 23:30 from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park, and proceed along the Silivri - Keşan highway to reach the İpsala border gate. After passport and customs procedures, we will follow the road to Dedeağaç - Gümülcine - İskeçe for our journey to Salonika.
Day 2 Kavala – Halkidiki - Salonika
Upon our arrival in Kavala, we take a break for breakfast and to taste the delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo break on the Kavala shores, which is known for its unique beauty, and head to the world-famous Halkidiki peninsula. In Halkidiki, which is famous for its sea, beaches, coves, villages, and hotels, you will have a full day of free time to swim and sunbathe at one of the famous beaches.Then, upon arrival in Salonika, we will take a panoramic city tour which includes the waterfront, White Tower, Rotunda, Exhibition Square, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, the largest cathedral in Greece, the Church of Saint Demetrius, the Alexander the Great statue, Hamza Bey Mosque, E. Venizelos - P. Konstantinos statues, as well as Vardar, Macedonia, Aristotle, and Eleftherios squares. At the end of the tour, we will visit the house of our Great Leader Atatürk and transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests have the option to join the Greek Tavern Tour organized by our guide, which offers delicious meals and unlimited entertainment with Greek music and bouzouki. (65EUR). (Note: Guests who do not join the tavern tour can opt for the round trip transfer in Salonika at 15EUR per person.) Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be extra upon the road. Soup, breakfast plate, pastry, and brewed tea alternatives can be considered.
Lunch: Will be extra in free time in Salonika city center. The guide recommends seafood at fish restaurants by the waterfront.
Dinner: Guests can optionally join an extra organized Tavern Tour.
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (447 km), Kavala-Halkidiki (156 km), Halkidiki-Salonika(68 km)
Day 3 Salonika – Keramoti – (Thassos Island - Panagia Village) – Dedeağaç – Istanbul
After breakfast, we head to Keramoti. Upon arrival, we have an entire day of free time in Keramoti. Guests can optionally participate in the extra scheduled Thassos Island tour. (35EUR) Upon arrival at Thassos Island by ferry, we enjoy the sun, sea, and sand at one of the island's most famous beaches. Then we will visit Panagia village, known for its honey and olive oils. At 17:00, we will leave the beach and return to Keramoti by ferry. After departing from Keramoti, we will pass through the cities of İskeçe & Gümülcine & Dedeağaç panoramically and journey to the İpsala border gate. After passport and customs procedures, we will head to Istanbul along the Keşan- Tekirdağ- Silivri highway. After a free meatball break in Tekirdağ, we will arrive at the starting points in Istanbul in the evening, concluding our program.
Breakfast: Will be provided at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be extra during free time in the city center of Keramoti or Thassos Island.
Dinner: Will be provided optionally at a suitable facility on the way.
Route: Salonika-Istanbul (590 km)