This three-night, four-day package tour departs from Istanbul by coach and follows a route through Greece and Bulgaria. Accommodation is in Thessaloniki and Sofia, in 3–4-star hotels in both cities, with Bed & Breakfast included. The tour includes Thessaloniki, Kavala, Sofia and Plovdiv. There are three departure dates between 21 November 2026 and 1 January 2027. Prices start from €1.015 per person and €129 for children aged 2–11. A €70 supplement applies for a single room. The price includes coach transportation, hotel accommodation and breakfasts, panoramic city tours and transfers included in the program, Turkish-language guide services, accommodation and city taxes, and all highway and parking expenses. The international departure fee, visa fee and service charge, international travel health insurance, lunches and dinners, and extra expenses at the hotel are not included. Holders of green passports are exempt from visas; it is recommended that the departure fee be paid at a bank before the travel date.
Departure Dates
21 - 24 November 2026 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
26 - 29 December 2026 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
1 - 4 January 2027 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Thessaloniki
Participants meet in Istanbul, board the bus, and begin the journey. The destination is Thessaloniki on the Aegean coast, where highlights include the White Tower and the house where Atatürk was born. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 2 — Ipsala – Kavala – Thessaloniki
After breakfast, travel via Ipsala to Kavala, then continue back to Thessaloniki. During the day, visit the Church of St. Nicholas, Kavala Castle, the Church of Hagios Demetrios, and Hamza Bey Mosque. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight again at the hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 3 — Thessaloniki – Sofia
After breakfast, the journey continues from Thessaloniki to Sofia. The itinerary includes Rila Monastery, the Church of St. Nedelya, the Rotunda Church, the Russian Church, Hagia Sophia Church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is best known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Sofia.
Day 4 — Sofia – Plovdiv – Istanbul
Following breakfast and check-out from the hotel, the return journey begins. Along this route, Battenberg Street, the Friday Mosque, Friday Square, and Kapıkule Border Gate are shown.
Transport Information
Return: Otobüsle TransferHareketNoktası — 22:00 Kadıköy Evlendirme Dairesi Önü 22:30 Next to Ziraat Bank, Mecidiyeköy → 23:00 İncirli Ömür Plaza Önü 23:45 In front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 21 - 24 November 2026
3–4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 129 EUR, infant 129 EUR
Tour date: 26 - 29 December 2026
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 January 2027
3–4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 139 EUR, infant 99 EUR
Places to Visit
Thessaloniki
Kavala
Sofia
Plovdiv
What’s Included
Transportation by bus
2 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 3*- 4* 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.)
Visa fee and service charge (Guests with Green Passports are exempt from visas)
International Travel Health Insurance
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?
Transportation by bus; 2 nights' accommodation at 3*- 4* hotels, including breakfast; panoramic city tours and transfers as per the itinerary; Turkish-speaking guide service; accommodation and city taxes; all motorway and parking expenses; mandatory Package Tour Liability Insurance (professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618).
What is not included in the tour price?
International departure fee (payment to banks before the travel date is recommended.); Visa fee and service charge (guests with a Green Passport are exempt from visa requirements); International travel health insurance; Lunches and dinners; Extras at the hotel; Excursions listed as optional in the itinerary (Optional); All personal expenses; Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (Optional); Tips for the driver and guide (Optional).
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
Accommodation is in 3–4* Hotels or similar categories. A single room supplement of €70 applies for solo travelers.
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 €99 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to adult rates.
On which dates are departures available?
There are 3 departure dates between 21 November 2026 and 1 January 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.