Balkan Trio Tour 3 Nights 5 Days
Balkan Trio 3 COUNTRIES IN 5 DAYS
3 Nights 5 Days
NO MANDATORY EXTRA PAYMENT
Greece - Macedonia – Bulgaria
9 CITIES - 2 CAPITALS
Kavala – Thessaloniki – Bitola(Manastir)- Resne – Ohrid – Tetova(Kalkandelen)
Skopje – Sofia – Plovdiv
Tour Departure Dates:
January 28 / March 18 / April 22 / May 15 / May 27 / June 17 / July 15 / August 12 / October 28 / November 11
Special Days:
January Semester: January 28
Ramadan Bayram: March 18
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: April 22
May 19 Atatürk Memorial Youth and Sports Day: May 15
Kurban Bayram: May 27
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15
Republic Day : October 28
November Semester: November 11
Day 1 Istanbul – Kavala
On the first day of our tour, we depart at 20:00 from Kadıköy Marriage Office, at 21:00 from Mecidiyeköy Oto Ekspertiz, and at 21:30 from İncirli Ömür plaza, then at 22:00 from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park. We will reach Ipsala border gate via Tekirdağ. After completing the passport and customs procedures, we will arrive in Kavala via Dedeagac, Gumulcine and İskece.
Day 2 Kavala – Thessaloniki – Manastir – Resne - Ohrid
After arriving in Kavala, we stop for breakfast and to taste the delicious Kavala cookies. After breakfast, we take a short photo break at the stunning Kavala beaches and then head towards Thessaloniki. Upon arrival in Thessaloniki, we start our city tour. We first visit the Thessaloniki Fortress, where we can see Thessaloniki from above. During our city tour in Thessaloniki, the places to see include Kordon, White Tower, Rotunda, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts, the largest cathedral in Greece, St. Demetrius Cathedral, Alexander the Great Statue, Rotunda, Bedesten - Hamza Bey Mosque, Ag.Sophia, Ag.Demetrios church, Egnatia and Tsimski boulevards, and the Fortress. At the end of our tour, we visit the home of our Great Leader Atatürk. After the city tour, we move on to Bitola (Manastir) in Macedonia. After our arrival, the places to see include Shirok Street, Bedesten, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, Haydar Kadı Mosque, and the most emotional moments of the trip will take place at the Military Academy where Atatürk graduated. After our visit in Bitola, our first stop is Resne to visit the Palace of Resneli Niyazi, who became famous due to his contributions to the Turkish-Greek war, and afterwards we transfer to our hotel in Ohrid. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the rest area in Kavala at an extra cost.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time in Thessaloniki city center.- You can taste all local delicacies. Guide's recommendation: Seafood and Appetizers.
Dinner: Will be taken extra during free time.
Accommodation: Hotel Aqualina etc. – Ohrid
Currencies: Greece - Euro, Macedonia – Denar (Average 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Istanbul-Kavala (445 km), Kavala – Thessaloniki (136 km), Thessaloniki-Bitola (200 km), Bitola-Resne(32 km), Resne-Ohrid ( 36 km )
Total Distance to be Covered: 849 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated: 20:30 depending on the customs transit time
Day 3 Ohrid – Tetova - Skopje
After breakfast, we start our city tour of Ohrid, known as the pearl of Macedonia. During our panoramic city tour, we will see St. Panteleymon Church, which is the most important church from the Byzantine period in Ohrid, the Church of St. Sofia still used for concerts, the Roman amphitheater, Samuel's Fortress, St. Bogorodica Perivlerta, 4th-century churches, Keşanlı Imaret, Kuloğlu and Emin Mahmut Mosques, Chinar Square, and Ohrid Halveti Tekke. Guests who wish can join the optional Ohrid Lake Boat Tour (15 EUR) or the St. Naum Tour, known for its breathtaking views (25 EUR). After the city tour, we head to Skopje. On the way, we stop in Tetova (Kalkandelen) to visit Alaca Mosque and the city center. After our visit, we arrive in Skopje and start our city tour; we will do a panoramic tour of Skopje, the birthplace of Yahya Kemal Beyatlı. The places to visit include Eski Train Station, the statue and house of the charity worker Mother Teresa from Skopje, Stone Bridge, Fortress, Old Town from the Ottoman period, Bazaar, and the most beautiful architectural heritage of the Ottomans in the Balkans, such as Mustafa Pasha, Sultan Murad, and Gazi Isa Bey Mosques, Davud Pasha Bath, Kapan, Sulu and Kurşunlu Inns. We will overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish can join the optional Macedonian Night Tour (45 EUR).
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in Ohrid city center during the free time.- You can taste all local delicacies. Guide's recommendation: Ohrid Trout, Meatballs, and Beans in Pot.
Dinner: Will be taken extra in Skopje city center during free time. Extra local dishes and music will accompany the Macedonian Evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Gold etc. – Skopje
Currencies : Macedonia – Denar (Average Rate 1 Euro : 60 Denar)
Route: Ohrid - Tetova (134 km) , Tetova – Skopje (46 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 180 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:00
Day 4 Skopje – Sofia
After breakfast, we head to Sofia from Skopje. Guests who wish can join the optional tour of the stunning Matka Canyon (20 EUR). After approximately 5 hours of travel, we arrive in Sofia. During our panoramic city tour, we will see the largest church in the Balkans, Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the National Library, Sofia University, the Old Royal Palace, the National Theatre in neoclassical style, the Archaeological Museum, Old Sofia - Syndicate City, and Rotunda Church. Then we take a panoramic view of Sofia Monument from the side of the parliament building, and visit the city's symbol, Banya Bashi Mosque. Finally, we head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Guests who wish can join the optional Bulgarian Tavern Tour (50 EUR).
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: , will be at the Turkish restaurant determined by the guide in Sofia during free time.
Dinner: Extra local dishes and music will accompany the Bulgarian Evening at a location determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Best Western Terminus etc. - Sofia
Currencies: Bulgaria – Leva (Average Rate 1 Euro : 1.95 Leva)
Route: Skopje - Matka (19 km), Matka – Sofia ( 248 km )
Total Distance to be Covered: 267 km
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on customs transit time
Day 5 Sofia – Plovdiv - Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our journey to Plovdiv. After approximately 2 hours of travel, we start our city tour. With a history of 4000 years; it is a beautiful city that combines modern buildings with ancient architecture. The most notable place in the city is undoubtedly “Old Plovdiv” – located at Nebet Hill, where the oldest section of the city is found. The places to see include Argir Kuyumcuoglu's house, which is now serving as the Ethnographic Museum, Balabanov House, known for its perfect symmetrical house design, which hosts all kinds of cultural activities today, the Roman Theatre from ancient Rome, the Roman Stadium, Hisar Gate, Kaleici Neighborhood, and the Friday Mosque, which is very interesting with its Turkish architecture, as well as Aya Konstantin, Elena, and St. Nedelya churches. After a short free time, we begin our journey towards Istanbul. After passport and customs procedures at the Svilengrad border gate, we reach Istanbul via Edirne and bid farewell until our next tour.
Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: , during free time in Plovdiv city center.
Dinner: At the rest area on the Edirne – Istanbul highway.
Currencies Bulgaria – Leva (Average Rate 1 Euro: 1.95 Leva)
Route: Sofia – Plovdiv (145 km), Plovdiv – Kapıkule (155 km), Kapıkule – Istanbul ( 258 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 558 km
Estimated Arrival Time in Istanbul: Estimated: 22:30 depending on customs transit time