Bus Tour to Thessaloniki 1 Night 3 Days 2026
Day 1 | Istanbul – Thessaloniki
We depart at 22:00 from the Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 22:30 from in front of Mecidiyeköy Square/Bambi Cafe, at 23:00 from in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza, at 23:30 from in front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Shopping Mall, and at 23:59 from in front of Silivri Vega Shopping Mall. (You must be at the specified locations no later than 15 minutes before the departure times.) After approximately 3 hours of travel, upon arriving at the İpsala border gate, we complete customs and passport procedures and then cross into Greece, traveling to Thessaloniki via Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), Komotini (Gümülcine), Xanthi (İskeçe), and Kavala.
Day 2 | Thessaloniki
Following our arrival in Thessaloniki in the morning, during our panoramic city tour of Thessaloniki, we visit the Church of Saint Dimitrios, the largest church in Greece, and the house where the great leader Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was born and lived. We see the Church of Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Bath, the Ottoman Mosque, Bedesten, the White Tower, the Tower of the Chain, and the International Fairgrounds. We take a walk along the waterfront, famous for its cafés and shops, and have free time until 14:30. After settling into our hotel, free time is available. Guests who wish may join the Thessaloniki Mega Center & Jumbo Store Shopping Tour at 15:30, featuring many famous brands. (20.-€) Guests who wish may also join the Panoramic Thessaloniki Masterpieces Night Tour at 20:00, allowing them to see the places visited during the day illuminated at night and experience the lively nightlife in the center of Thessaloniki. (20.-€) Guests may also join the Live Music, Entertainment Taverna & Sirtaki program. (70.-€ / Fixed Menu – Limited Drinks) For both programs, the return to the hotel is at 23:30 from Aristoteles Square. Overnight at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Day 3 | Thessaloniki – Kavala – Xanthi – Komotini – Alexandroupolis – Istanbul
After breakfast, we depart for Kavala. Arrival in Kavala. During the panoramic city tour of Kavala, the Imaret, Aqueducts, Kavala Castle, City Hall, Kavala bazaar, and waterfront are among the places to be seen panoramically from the bus. After 1 hour of free time, we depart for Xanthi (İskeçe). In Xanthi, an important settlement where Western Thrace Turks live, we take a short panoramic walking tour through the old bazaar, consisting of traditional old Turkish houses reminiscent of Safranbolu, and then have 1.5 hours of free time to enjoy the beautiful cafés and tavernas. Afterwards, we view the cities of Komotini (Gümülcine) and Alexandroupolis (Dedeağaç), where Turks also live in large numbers, panoramically from the bus, and proceed to the İpsala border gate. Opportunity to shop at the Greek Freeshop during customs and passport procedures. Arrival in Istanbul via İpsala, Keşan, and Tekirdağ, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you on our next tour…