Selanik & Kavala Turu | Discover the City Where Atatürk Was Born
Tour Detail
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.
Tour Program
Tur Rotası
Keşan → İpsala Border Gate → Thessaloniki → Atatürk's Birthplace House → Saint Dimitrios Church → Alaca Imaret Mosque → Ancient Agora Square → Thessaloniki Historic City Walls → Yedi Kule Fortress → White Tower → Alexander the Great Statue → Hamidiye Fountain → Rotonda Square → Arch of Galerius → Palace of Galerius → Galerius Arch (Vault) → Kavala → House of Muhammad Ali Pasha of Kavala → Monument of Muhammad Ali Pasha of Kavala → Imaret → Kavala Aqueduct → Port of Kavala → Kavala Castle → Kavala Lighthouse → Kavala Waterfront → İpsala Border Gate → Keşan
General Information
The tour departs at the specified time from in front of the Keşan Government Office.
Passport and customs procedures are carried out at the İpsala Border Gate.
The tour program includes visits to Thessaloniki and Kavala.
The guide may make changes to the course of the tour program, provided that the program is carried out in its entirety.
Guests must adhere to the times given by the guide during the tour. Tatildeyiz Tur is not responsible for places included in the program that cannot be visited due to failure to keep to the given times.
Tatildeyiz Tur is not responsible for program disruptions that may arise due to adverse weather conditions.
The agency is not responsible for belongings that are forgotten or lost during the trip.
Due to the intensity of the tour program, it may not always be possible to find an ATM or currency exchange office. For this reason, guests are advised to come prepared before the trip.
Guests participating in the tour must carry reports regarding any health problems, pregnancy status, or medications they use regularly.
Preliminary reservations for which payment has not been made are not guaranteed. A deposit (advance payment) must be made within 24 hours. If no payment is made, the reservation is automatically transferred to the "Standby" category after 24 hours.
During booking, no promise or guarantee of a seat number can be given under any circumstances.
Seats 3 and 4 in the vehicles are reserved for the guide and assistant.
Depending on the number of participants, the vehicle used may be a minibus, midibus, etc.
What to bring with you?
- Passport and documents required for international travel
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Personal necessities
- Sufficient cash to cover your needs during the trip
- Regularly used medications and related health reports
- A phone or camera for guests who wish to take photos
Note: Due to the busy schedule of the tour program, it should be noted that finding an ATM or currency exchange office may not always be possible. Therefore, it is recommended to make the necessary preparations before the trip.
Departure Points
- Opposite the Former Government House in Keşan, Edirne
What's Included
Transportation by luxury coaches
Tatildeyiz Tour Guarantee
Professional guiding service
On-board refreshments
Compulsory travel insurance under Tourism Law No. 1618
Not Included
Meals
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Personal expenses
Departure tax abroad