THESSALONIKI – KAVALA TOUR | DAY TRIP

PRICE INFORMATION

Per Person:

Ages 07-12: 40€

Ages 0-06: 35€

The Thessaloniki – Kavala Tour, departing at the specified time from in front of the Keşan Government Mansion, is a day-trip cultural tour offering the opportunity to explore two important cities of Greece on the same day. After passport and customs procedures at the İpsala Border Gate, the journey heads to Thessaloniki.

In the Thessaloniki program, visitors see the house where Great Leader Atatürk was born, the Church of St. Dimitrios, and, as part of the panoramic city tour, the Alaca Imaret Mosque, the Ancient Agora Square, the historical walls of Thessaloniki, the Heptapyrgion (Yedi Kule) Fortress, the White Tower, the Alexander the Great Statue, the Hamidiye Fountain, Rotunda Square, the Arch of Galerius, the Palace of Galerius and its Chamber.

After free time in the Thessaloniki city center, the trip continues to Kavala. In Kavala, after a panoramic view of the city, a stroll is taken along the waterfront; Kavalalı Mehmet Ali Pasha's house, monument and imaret, the Aqueduct, the Port of Kavala, Kavala Castle and the lighthouse are seen. The tour concludes with shopping for Kavala cookies and a return to Turkey through the İpsala Border Gate.

ITINERARY ROUTE

Keşan Government Mansion → İpsala Border Gate → Thessaloniki → Kavala → İpsala Border Gate → Keşan Government Mansion

DATE AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Tour Date: October 17

Departure Point: In front of the Keşan Government Mansion

Departure Time: At the specified time

Transportation Type: Travel by luxury coaches

Tour Duration: Day trip

TOUR PROGRAM

Keşan – İpsala Border Gate

The tour begins with departure from in front of the Keşan Government Mansion at the specified time. Upon arrival at the İpsala Border Gate, passport and customs procedures are carried out. After these procedures, the journey continues toward Thessaloniki after crossing into Greece.

Thessaloniki – Atatürk's Birthplace House

Upon arrival in Thessaloniki in the morning, the first stop is the house where Great Leader Atatürk was born. A visit is made here in commemoration of Atatürk.

Church of St. Dimitrios

Following the visit to Atatürk's birthplace house, the Church of St. Dimitrios, one of Thessaloniki's most visited and important churches, is visited.

Thessaloniki Panoramic City Tour

During the Thessaloniki city tour, the city's historical and cultural sites are seen with guided commentary.

Within the program:

• Alaca Imaret Mosque: One of the Ottoman mosques commissioned by Ishak Pasha in the 15th century.
• Ancient Agora Square: A historical square bearing witness to the Ancient Greek period, said to have a history of 5000 years.
• Historical Walls of Thessaloniki: Historical walls dating to the Byzantine period.
• Heptapyrgion (Yedi Kule) Fortress: A historical structure located in the northern section of Thessaloniki's walls.
• White Tower: A structure said to have been built by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 15th century and which has become the symbol of the city today.
• Alexander the Great Statue
• Hamidiye Fountain
• Rotunda Square
• Arch of Galerius
• Palace of Galerius
• Chamber

There is also an opportunity to view the city and take photographs from the historical walls.

Thessaloniki – Free Time

In the Thessaloniki city center, free time is given for lunch until the time set by the guide. Lunch is evaluated by guests according to their own preferences during this free time, and the cost of the meal is not included in the tour price.

Thessaloniki – Departure to Kavala

Following the Thessaloniki city tour, the journey departs for Kavala. Upon arrival in Kavala, a short stop is made to view the city from above and take photographs. Then the waterfront of Kavala is reached, and after disembarking from the vehicle, the city tour continues.

Kavala City Tour

Main sites to be seen in Kavala:

• House of Kavalalı Mehmet Ali Pasha
• Monument of Kavalalı Mehmet Ali Pasha
• Imaret
• The Aqueduct, one of Kavala's symbolic structures
• Port of Kavala
• Kavala Castle
• Lighthouse

After the Kavala tour, time is set aside for shopping for Kavala cookies, one of the region's notable products.

Return from Kavala – İpsala – Keşan

After completing the Kavala program, guests return to the vehicle and head to the İpsala Border Gate. After passport and customs procedures, entry into Turkey is made and guests are dropped off at Keşan, at the point where they were picked up at the start of the tour.

WHY TATİLDEYİZ TOUR?

Within the services offered by Tatildeyiz Tour, the Tatildeyiz Tour Guarantee, professional guiding service, transportation by luxury coaches, and compulsory travel insurance under Tourism Law No. 1618 are noted.

• Tatildeyiz Tour Guarantee
• Professional guiding service
• Transportation by luxury coaches
• Onboard refreshments

Compulsory travel insurance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where does the tour depart from?

It departs from in front of the Keşan Government Mansion.

What is the price of the tour?

The per-person tour fee is 45 £.

What time is the departure?

Departure is from in front of the Keşan Government Mansion at the specified time.

Which cities are visited on the tour day?

Thessaloniki and Kavala are visited within the program.

Which sites are seen in Thessaloniki?

The house where Atatürk was born, the Church of St. Dimitrios, the Alaca Imaret Mosque, the Ancient Agora Square, the historical walls of Thessaloniki, the Heptapyrgion (Yedi Kule) Fortress, the White Tower, the Alexander the Great Statue, the Hamidiye Fountain, Rotunda Square, the Arch of Galerius, the Palace of Galerius and its Chamber are included in the program.

Which sites are visited in Kavala?

The house, monument and imaret of Kavalalı Mehmet Ali Pasha, the Aqueduct, the Port of Kavala, Kavala Castle and the lighthouse are seen.

Are meals provided during the tour?

Meals are not included in the tour price. Free time is given for lunch in the Thessaloniki city center.

Are museum and archaeological site entrance fees included in the price?

No. Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are listed among the services not included in the price.

Is the exit tax for going abroad included in the price?

No. The exit tax for going abroad is not included in the price.

Is guiding service provided during the tour?

Yes, professional guiding service is listed among the services included in the tour price.

Can a seat number be chosen during reservation?

Absolutely no seat number promise or guarantee can be given during reservation. Seats 3 and 4 in the vehicles belong to the guide and assistant.

Can the program change during the tour?

Yes. The guide may change the course of the program, provided the program is fully carried out.

Will the program wait for late guests?

Tatildeyiz Tour is not responsible if guests fail to observe the times given by the guide during the tour and, as a result, some sites in the program cannot be visited.

When is a reservation confirmed?

Preliminary reservations without payment are not confirmed. A deposit (kaparo) must be paid within 24 hours. If payment is not made, preliminary reservations exceeding 24 hours are automatically moved to the "Waitlist" category.

Until when can the tour be cancelled?

Cancellations must be made at least 2 days before the tour.

Is the agency responsible for belongings lost during the tour?

No. The agency is not responsible for items forgotten or lost during travel.