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
9 - 12 January 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
16 - 19 January 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
23 - 26 January 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
27 - 30 January 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
30 January - 2 February 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
3 - 6 February 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
6 - 9 February 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
13 - 16 February 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
20 - 23 February 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
27 February - 2 March 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
7 - 10 March 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
10 - 13 March 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
13 - 16 March 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
20 - 23 March 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
27 - 30 March 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
3 - 6 April 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
10 - 13 April 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
17 - 20 April 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
24 - 27 April 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
1 - 4 May 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
8 - 11 May 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
16 - 19 May 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
18 - 21 May 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
19 - 22 May 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
22 - 25 May 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
29 May - 1 June 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
5 - 8 June 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
12 - 15 June 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
19 - 22 June 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
26 - 29 June 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
3 - 6 July 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
10 - 13 July 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
17 - 20 July 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
24 - 27 July 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
31 July - 3 August 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
7 - 10 August 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
14 - 17 August 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
21 - 24 August 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
28 - 31 August 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
29 August - 1 September 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
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
Return: Otobüsle TransferHareketNoktası — 00:45 Silivri Vega Avm Önü 02:00 Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Rest Stop → 23:00 Kadıköy Evlendirme Dairesi Önü 23:30 Next to Ziraat Bank, Mecidiyeköy
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 9 - 12 January 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 16 - 19 January 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 23 - 26 January 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 27 - 30 January 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 30 January - 2 February 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 3 - 6 February 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 6 - 9 February 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 13 - 16 February 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 20 - 23 February 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 27 February - 2 March 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 7 - 10 March 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 10 - 13 March 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 13 - 16 March 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 20 - 23 March 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 27 - 30 March 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 3 - 6 April 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 10 - 13 April 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 17 - 20 April 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 24 - 27 April 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 1 - 4 May 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 8 - 11 May 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 16 - 19 May 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 18 - 21 May 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 19 - 22 May 2027
3 & 4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Places to Visit
Thessaloniki
Kavala
Sofia
Plovdiv
What’s Included
Transportation by bus
2 nights accommodation including breakfast in 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 fees
Compulsory Package Tour Liability Insurance (Professional liability insurance arranged in accordance with Law No. 1618
What’s Not Included
International departure fee (It is recommended to make the payment to banks before the travel date.)
Lunches and dinners
Hotel extras
Sightseeing tours specified as optional in the itinerary (Optional)
All personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (Optional)
Driver and guide tips (Optional)
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.