Depart from Istanbul by bus. Along the way, visit Thessaloniki, Bitola, Resen, Ohrid, Tetovo, Skopje, Sofia and Plovdiv. Kavala — a city in northern Greece known for the Kamares Aqueduct and its harbor. Thessaloniki — Greece's second-largest city, known for the White Tower, Aristotelous Square and its seafront promenade. Bitola — known as the city of consulates during the Ottoman period, with visits to Shirok Sokak and the Clock Tower. Overnight stay at a hotel.
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. We travel from Ohrid to Kavala. On the Kavala tour, we visit Thessaloniki, Resen, Ohrid, Fairground Square, the Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, Hamza Bey Mosque, Bitola, Shirok Street and Ishak Mosque. Lunch is at guests' own expense during free time. Ohrid — a UNESCO-listed lakeside city known for its churches, castle and stone streets. Resen — a town near Lake Prespa, known for the palace built by Niyazi Bey of Resen. Shirok Street — Bitola's pedestrian street and the heart of the city, with 19th-century buildings and cafés. Overnight at the hotel.
The day begins with an open-buffet breakfast at the hotel. Travel from Skopje to Ohrid. The Ohrid tour includes Ohrid, the Church of St. Sophia, Tsar Samuel's Fortress and Chinar Square. The optional excursion includes Lake Ohrid, Tetovo, the Painted Mosque and Davut Pasha Bath; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Lunch is at guests' own expense during free time. Skopje — the capital of North Macedonia, straddling both banks of the Vardar River, where the Ottoman bazaar and modern square sit side by side. The Church of St. Sophia — an 11th-century Byzantine church in Ohrid, known for its wall frescoes. Overnight at the hotel.
The day begins with an open buffet breakfast at the hotel. You will travel from Sofia to Skopje. The optional excursion includes Matka Canyon, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University and the Rotunda Church; those who do not join can enjoy free time at the hotel. Lunch is at your own expense during free time. Overnight accommodation is 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 sights visited during the day include the Ethnography Museum, the Roman Stadium, Kaleiçi Quarter, Hindliyan Museum, Friday Mosque, Edirne and Kapıkule. Lunch is at guests' own expense during free time.
The tour is 3 nights and 5 days. Accommodation is for 3 nights in Ohrid on a bed & breakfast basis.
The route consists of Kavala, Ohrid, Skopje, Sofia, and Plovdiv stops, traveling within the borders of Greece, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
The price includes round-trip luxury coach transportation, highway and parking fees, customs duties, 3 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Ohrid, the panoramic city tours included in the itinerary, and compulsory package tour liability insurance. All items are listed in the “What’s Included” section on the page.
Visa and visa service fees, the international departure fee, entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites, 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 "Items Not Included in the Price" section.
Transportation is provided by luxury round-trip bus. Border crossing is through the Kapıkule gate. Exact times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
Please state your accommodation preference on WhatsApp when making your reservation: 3–4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Hotels in the itinerary: Ohrid: 3–4-star hotels (BB (Ohrid)), Skopje: 3*& 4* Hotel - BB (Skopje) and Sofia: 3–4-star hotels. A €90 supplement applies for single occupancy.
3 nights stay in Ohrid on a bed & breakfast basis. In bed & breakfast accommodation, only breakfast is included; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
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, for infants aged 0–1 it is €99. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult rate.
There are 2 departure dates between 28 October 2026 and 11 November 2026.