Thessaloniki and Sofia Tour from Istanbul, Tekirdağ — 3 Nights

About Thessaloniki and Sofia Tour from Istanbul, Tekirdağ — 3 Nights

This package tour departing from Istanbul and Tekirdağ lasts 3 Nights 4 Days by bus, with accommodation in Thessaloniki and Sofia. The itinerary takes place within Greece and Bulgaria. Thessaloniki — on the Aegean coast, it is known for the White Tower and the house where Atatürk was born. Sofia — the capital of Bulgaria, it is known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Places visited: Thessaloniki, Kavala, Sofia, Plovdiv. There are 52 departure dates between 9 January 2027 and 20 November 2027. The price starts at €1.015 per person. Prices for children aged 2–11 start at €129. A supplement of €70 applies to guests requesting a single room. Choose your hotel when booking: 3 & 4* Hotels etc. (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference); 3–4* Hotels etc. (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference); 3–4* Hotels etc. (2) (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). Included: Bus transportation; accommodation for 2 nights at 3* & 4* hotels etc., including breakfast; panoramic city tours and transfers as per the itinerary; English-language guide service; accommodation and city taxes; all highway and parking fees. Not included: International departure fee (Payment to banks before the travel date is recommended.); lunches and dinners; hotel extras; optional excursions listed as extra in the itinerary (Optional); all personal expenses.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Ipsala

Meeting in Istanbul, Tekirdağ; departing by bus. The Kipi Border Crossing is seen during the day. The night is spent travelling.

Day 2 — Ipsala – Kavala – Thessaloniki

After breakfast, the day is spent traveling along the Ipsala – Kavala – Thessaloniki route. During the day, you will see St. Nicholas Church, Kavala Castle, the Church of Saint Demetrius and Hamza Bey Mosque. Thessaloniki — on the Aegean coast, known for the White Tower and the house where Atatürk was born. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Thessaloniki.

Day 3 — Thessaloniki – Sofia

After breakfast, the day is spent travelling from Thessaloniki to Sofia. The day's sights include Rila Monastery, the Church of St. Nedelya, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, the Hagia Sophia Church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Sofia.

Day 4 — Sofia – Plovdiv – Istanbul

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, set off on the return journey. Battenberg Street, Djumaya Mosque, Djumaya Square, and the Kapıkule Border Crossing are visited during the day.

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 9 - 12 January 2027

Tour date: 16 - 19 January 2027

Tour date: 23 - 26 January 2027

Tour date: 27 - 30 January 2027

Tour date: 30 January - 2 February 2027

Tour date: 3 - 6 February 2027

Tour date: 6 - 9 February 2027

Tour date: 13 - 16 February 2027

Tour date: 20 - 23 February 2027

Tour date: 27 February - 2 March 2027

Tour date: 7 - 10 March 2027

Tour date: 10 - 13 March 2027

Tour date: 13 - 16 March 2027

Tour date: 20 - 23 March 2027

Tour date: 27 - 30 March 2027

Tour date: 3 - 6 April 2027

Tour date: 10 - 13 April 2027

Tour date: 17 - 20 April 2027

Tour date: 24 - 27 April 2027

Tour date: 1 - 4 May 2027

Tour date: 8 - 11 May 2027

Tour date: 16 - 19 May 2027

Tour date: 18 - 21 May 2027

Tour date: 19 - 22 May 2027

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Thessaloniki and Sofia tour last?

The tour is 3 nights 4 days. Bed & breakfast accommodation in Thessaloniki and Sofia.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The itinerary consists of Thessaloniki, Kavala, Sofia, Plovdiv stops and takes place within the borders of Greece and Bulgaria.

What is included in the tour price?

Bus transportation; 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at 3* & 4* etc. hotels; Panoramic city tours and transfers included in the itinerary; Turkish-speaking guide service; Accommodation and city taxes; All highway and parking expenses; Compulsory Package Tour Liability Insurance (professional liability insurance issued under Law No. 1618.

What is not included in the tour price?

International departure fee (payment to banks before the travel date is recommended.); lunch and dinner; hotel extras; sightseeing tours listed as optional in the program (optional); all personal expenses; museum and archaeological site admission fees (optional); driver and guide tips (optional).

Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?

Please specify your hotel preference when booking via WhatsApp: 3 & 4* Hotels etc. (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference); 3–4* Hotels etc. (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference); 3–4* Hotels etc. (2) (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). A €70 supplement applies to guests staying in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices start from €129 for children aged 2–11, and €129 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult pricing.

On which dates are departures available?

There are 52 departure dates between 9 January 2027 and 20 November 2027.

Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?

The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies according to the selected date; starting from €1,015. A single supplement of €70 applies for those wishing to stay in a single room.

Is a visa required?

As the itinerary visits countries in the Schengen Area, Turkish citizens travelling with ordinary (maroon) passports need a Schengen visa. The visa fee and service charge are not included in the price.