Meeting points: 22:00 in front of Kadıköy Marriage Office car park, 22:30 next to Ziraat Bank in Mecidiyeköy, 23:00 next to Ömür Plaza in İncirli, 23:45 in front of Vega Shopping Centre in Silivri and 01:00 at Namık Kemal Rest Stop in Tekirdağ. After stops along the way, we reach the İpsala border crossing; the journey continues after passport checks. Overnight at a hotel.
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The day is spent travelling along the İpsala, Kavala, and Thessaloniki route. Visits during the day include St. Nicholas Church, Kavala Castle, and the Church of St. Demetrius. There is free time after the tour. Kavala — A city in northern Greece known for the Kamares Aqueduct and its harbour. Thessaloniki — Greece’s second-largest city, known for the White Tower, Aristotelous Square, and its waterfront promenade. Overnight at the hotel.
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The route for the day covers Thessaloniki, Bitola, Resen and Ohrid. During the day, the sights include Bitola, the New Mosque, the Covered Bazaar, the Ishak Pasha Mosque, the Military High School, the Ohrid Mosque, Ohrid Bazaar, Sofia and Lake Ohrid. Free time follows the program. Bitola — formerly known as Manastir; the city where Atatürk received his military high school education. Resen — a town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Sofia — the capital of Bulgaria, explored for its cathedral, pedestrian boulevard and Roman ruins. Overnight stay at the hotel.
The day begins with a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Ohrid to Skopje. On the optional excursion, visit the Monastery of St. Naum, Sultan Murat Mosque, İsa Bey Mosque, the Archaeological Museum, the Vardar River, Davut Pasha Hammam, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, and Skopje Fortress; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Skopje — the capital of North Macedonia, situated on both banks of the Vardar River, where the Ottoman bazaar and modern square stand side by side. Monastery of St. Naum — founded in the 10th century, this monastery lies south of Lake Ohrid; you can explore the springs in its gardens by boat. Vardar River — the river that divides Skopje in two; the Stone Bridge spanning it is a symbol of the city. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, the return journey begins, with rest stops along the way. The tour ends with arrival in Istanbul late at night. The optional excursion includes Matka Canyon, the Church of St. Nedelya, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, Hagia Sophia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University and the National Palace of Culture; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel.
The tour is 3 nights 5 days. Accommodation is provided for 3 nights.
The route consists of stops in Thessaloniki, Kavala, Ohrid, Skopje, Sofia, and Plovdiv, traveling within the borders of Greece, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
The price includes round-trip travel by luxury coach, highway and parking fees, customs duties, 3 nights' accommodation, breakfast at the hotels, airport–hotel–airport transfers, panoramic city tours listed in the itinerary and professional English-language guidance. All inclusions are listed in the “What's Included” section on the page.
Visa and visa service fees, international departure fee, meals not listed in the itinerary, personal expenses, and tips for the guide and driver (optional) are not included in the price. The full list is provided in the “Not Included in the Price” section.
Round-trip transportation is provided by luxury bus. Pick-up points: 22:00 in front of the Kadıköy Marriage Office parking lot, 22:30 next to Ziraat Bank in Mecidiyeköy, 23:00 next to Ömür Plaza in İncirli, 23:45 in front of Vega Mall in Silivri, and 01:00 at the Namık Kemal Rest Stop in Tekirdağ. The border crossing is through the İpsala Gate. Exact times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
You can specify your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 3–4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels included in the itinerary: Thessaloniki: 3–4-star hotels, Ohrid: 3–4-star hotels, and Skopje: 3–4-star hotels. A €100 supplement applies to guests who wish to stay in a single room.
Visa and visa service fees are not included in the tour price; visa arrangements are the participant's responsibility. The note in the “Not Included in the Price” section of the page reads: Visa service fee - Additional service charges that may arise from consulates and service providers (courier fees, forms, consultancy, etc.) are not included in the price; any price increases they may apply after the contract is concluded will be charged separately to the customer.
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €239, and €239 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult pricing.
The tour departs on December 30, 2026 and lasts for 3 nights.
Yes, professional Turkish-speaking guiding service is included in the tour price. The guide accompanies the group throughout the program.