From Istanbul across Greece, North Macedonia and Bulgaria and back — four countries, Ottoman and Orthodox heritage entwined.
Istanbul old cityThessaloniki & OhridSkopje old bazaarSofia & Plovdiv
Day by day
1
Day 1 · Istanbul
City tour — Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia.
2
Day 2 · Istanbul – Kavala – Thessaloniki
Cross into Greece; Kavala castle, then Thessaloniki.
3
Day 3 · Thessaloniki – Ohrid
White Tower, Roman Forum and the Arch of Galerius, on to Ohrid.
4
Day 4 · Ohrid – Skopje
Sveti Naum, then Skopje — the Ottoman bazaar and fortress.
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Day 5 · Skopje – Sofia
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the heart of Sofia.
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Day 6 · Sofia – Plovdiv – Edirne – Istanbul
Plovdiv old town, Selimiye Mosque at Edirne, back to Istanbul.
7
Day 7 · Istanbul
Süleymaniye Mosque, leather and carpet showrooms, Taksim Square.
8
Day 8 · Istanbul
Grand Bazaar, Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Balat before transfer.
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Where you stay
Istanbul
Pullman 5★
Thessaloniki
Kornilios 4★
Ohrid
Imperial 4★
Skopje
Gold 4★
Sofia
Novotel 4★
What's included
✓Transport by A/C coach throughout the tour
✓Professional English-speaking guide
✓Meals as per itinerary
✓Museum entrance fees as listed
✓Portage at hotels & all service taxes
✓1 FOC tour leader for 15 pax and above
Not included
×Drinks during meals (except water)
×Personal expenses & portage at airport
×Domestic & international flight tickets
×Tips for guide & driver
×Topkapı Palace 40$ · Hagia Sophia 30$ (where applicable)
