Samlingplatser:
23:00 Kadıköy Äktenskapsregistertrafikplatsparkering Front
23:30 Mecidiyeköy Bank of Greece vid bredvid
23:59 İncirli Ömür Plaza bredvid
00:30 Silivri Vega Shopping Center Outside
02:00 Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Vilastationary (Since we will turn back from Edirne on the way back, we can drop off at Tekirdağ or Çorlu Aramgah rest stops or suitable places on Istanbul-Edirne highway)
After gathering with our guests at the departure points specified in the tour program, we travel along the route Tekirdağ – Malkara – Keşan – İpsala, making necessary stops until reaching the İpsala Land Border Gate. Here, after performing exit procedures, crossing the Merič River, and reaching the Greek Border Gate. After passport and customs procedures here, entry into Greece.
After entering Greece, we take a breakfast break on the way. After the break, we head towards Kavala. Upon arrival in Kavala, we start our panoramic city tour. The first place we will see while heading to the Old Town is the St. Nicholas Church. Built in 1530 by Suleiman the Magnificent in the name of Ibrahim Pasha, it was converted into a bell tower in 1926 by shortening its minaret, and turned into a church, with Christian mosaics added in front. Other historical places we will see on our tour: Kavala Castle, the house of Kavala Pasha Muhammad Ali, the imaret that is now a hotel, aqueduct, and the old town inside the castle. After the panoramic city tour of Kavala, we continue to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we visit the largest church, Hagia Demetrios, and Atatürk's House. Then we perform our panoramic city tour: the promenade, White Tower, Rotonda, Hezaros Tower, Fuar, Alexander the Great statue, Seven Towers, Galerieios' Victory Arch (Kamara), Rotunda, Bey Hammam, and Hamza Bey Mosque. After the free time given, we move toward our hotel. Upon arrival, we check-in. In the evening, guests who wish can join an extra Greek Taverna Night Tour (Taverna Tour: 55 €). Guests not wishing to join the taverna can reach the center by bus (Transfer fee: 10 €). Accommodation will be in our hotel in Thessaloniki.
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Sofia. On the route, guests who wish can join the Rila Monastery Tour (25 €). Built in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is Bulgaria's largest monastery and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After the monastery visit, we head to Sofia. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour: St. Nedelya Church, Rotunda Church, Russian Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Prime Ministry and Parliament Buildings, Sofia University, National Culture Palace, and the Banya Basha Mosque designed by Sinan. After the tour, we go to our hotel. Guests who wish can participate in an additional Bulgarian Night Dinner (50 €). Those who do not want to join the Bulgarian Night Dinner can reach the center by bus (Transfer fee: 10 €). Accommodation in Sofia.
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart to Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv. First, we give free time for shopping at Jumbo and Lidl. Then, we proceed to the city center of Plovdiv and start our city tour: Batenberg Street, Ottoman houses, amphitheater, ancient stadium, Cuma Mosque, and Cuma Square. After the city tour and free time, we head towards Kapıkule Border Gate. After completing our passport and customs procedures, and after some free shopping at the duty-free shops, we continue to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we drop off guests at the points specified in the tour program (on the return route) and end our tour. We look forward to our next organizations...