Depart from Istanbul by bus. Along the way, you will see Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Bitola, Sofia, İpsala and Kavala. Thessaloniki — Greece's second-largest city, known for the White Tower, Aristotelous Square and its seaside promenade. Skopje — the capital of North Macedonia, where the Ottoman bazaar and modern square sit on opposite banks of the Vardar River. Tetovo — a city at the foot of the Šar Mountains, visited for its Painted Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke. Overnight at a hotel.
Start the day with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Skopje to Thessaloniki. The Thessaloniki tour includes Kavala, the Presidential Palace of Greek Macedonia, the Church of Saint Demetrius, Sultan Murat Mosque, İsa Bey Mosque, the Archaeological Museum, Davutpaşa Hammam and Mustafa Pasha Mosque. The rest of the day is free. Kavala is a city in Northern Greece known for the Kamares Aqueduct and its harbor. Overnight at the hotel.
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. The day's route takes in Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, and Bitola. Bitola is visited during the day. The optional excursion takes in Alaca Mosque, New Mosque, the Covered Bazaar, Ishak Pasha Mosque, Ohrid Mosque, Ohrid Bazaar, Sofia, and Ohrid; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Free time follows the program. Ohrid — A UNESCO-listed city on the lake, known for its churches, castle, and cobbled streets. Bitola — Known as the city of consulates during the Ottoman period, Bitola is explored for Širok Sokak and its Clock Tower. Sofia — Bulgaria's capital, explored for its cathedral, pedestrian boulevard, and Roman ruins. 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. During the day, you will see Nedelya Church, the Russian Church, St. Sophia Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University, Banya Bashi Mosque and Plovdiv. St. Sophia Church — an 11th-century Byzantine church in Ohrid, known for the frescoes on its walls.
The tour is 2 nights 4 days. Accommodation is for 2 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
The itinerary consists of Thessaloniki, Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid, Bitola, and Sofia stops, travelling within the borders of Greece, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
The price includes round-trip transportation by luxury coach, 2 nights' accommodation with Bed & Breakfast, professional English-speaking guide services and compulsory package tour liability insurance. All inclusions are listed in the "What's Included" section on the page.
Personal expenses and tips for the guide and driver (optional) are not included in the price. The full list is detailed in the "Excluded Services" section.
Round-trip transportation is provided by luxury bus. The border crossing is made via the İpsala gate. Exact times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
You can specify your accommodation preference when booking via WhatsApp: 3-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels on the itinerary: Skopje: 3-star hotels. A supplement of €100 applies to guests wishing to stay in a single room.
Accommodation is for 2 nights on a bed & breakfast concept. Bed & breakfast includes only breakfast; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €149, and for infants aged 0–1 from €50. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult fare.
There are 3 departure dates between October 28, 2026 and December 29, 2026.
Yes, professional Turkish-speaking guiding service is included in the tour price. The guide accompanies the group throughout the program.