Thessaloniki and Sofia Tour (Christmas Markets) — 3 Nights
About Thessaloniki and Sofia Tour (Christmas Markets) — 3 Nights
This package tour from Istanbul lasts 3 Nights 4 Days and is by bus, with accommodation in Thessaloniki and Sofia. The itinerary travels through Greece and Bulgaria. Thessaloniki — on the Aegean coast, known for the White Tower and the house where Atatürk was born. Sofia — the capital of Bulgaria, known for Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Places visited: Thessaloniki, Kavala, Drama, Sofia, Plovdiv. There are 4 departure dates between 28 November 2026 and 19 December 2026. The price starts at €1.015 per person. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €139. A €70 supplement applies for single-room occupancy. Accommodation is in 3–4* hotels, etc. (Bed & Breakfast). Included in the price: bus transportation; 2 nights' accommodation at 3*–4* hotels with breakfast; panoramic city tours and transfers included in the itinerary; Turkish-speaking guide services; all highway and parking expenses; mandatory package tour liability insurance (professional liability insurance issued as required by Law No. 1618. Not included in the 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 visas); international travel health insurance; lunches and dinners; hotel extras.
Departure Dates
28 November - 1 December 2026 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
5 - 8 December 2026 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
12 - 15 December 2026 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
19 - 22 December 2026 — €1.015 (≈₺57.900)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Thessaloniki
Meeting in Istanbul; departure by bus. Thessaloniki — on the Aegean coast; known for the White Tower and the house where Atatürk was born. Overnight stay at a hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 2 — İpsala – Kavala – Drama – Thessaloniki
After breakfast, the day is spent traveling along the İpsala–Kavala–Drama–Thessaloniki route. During the day, St. Nicholas Church, Kavala Castle, the Church of Hagios Demetrios and Hamza Bey Mosque are visited. Lunch and dinner are at guests' own expense. Overnight stay 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 — 22:00 Kadıköy Evlendirme Dairesi Önü 22:30 In front of İstikbal, Mecidiyeköy → 23:00 İncirli Ömür Plaza Önü 23:45 In front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall
Dates and Prices
Tour date: 28 November - 1 December 2026
3–4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 139 EUR, infant 139 EUR
Tour date: 5 - 8 December 2026
3–4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 139 EUR, infant 139 EUR
Tour date: 12 - 15 December 2026
3–4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 139 EUR, infant 139 EUR
Tour date: 19 - 22 December 2026
3–4* Oteller vb. — double room per person 1.015 EUR, single room 1.085 EUR, child 139 EUR, infant 139 EUR
Places to Visit
Thessaloniki
Kavala
Drama
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
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)
Accommodation or city taxes (€10 per person, collected by the guide at the start of the tour and paid to the hotels)
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, Drama, Sofia, Plovdiv stops and continues 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; all highway and parking fees; mandatory package tour liability insurance (professional liability insurance issued as required by 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 holding a Green Passport are exempt from visa requirements); International travel health insurance; Lunches and dinners; Hotel extras; Sightseeing tours listed as optional in the itinerary (Optional); All personal expenses; Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (Optional); Tips for the driver and guide (Optional); Accommodation or city taxes (€10 per person, collected by the guide at the start of the tour and paid to the hotels).
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?
The price for children aged 2–11 starts from €139, and for infants aged 0–1 from €139. Guests aged 12 and over are subject to the adult rate.
On which dates are departures available?
There are 4 departure dates between 28 November 2026 and 19 December 2026.
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.