Greece Meteora Athens and Thessaloniki Tour October 28 - November 1, 2026
Tour Detail
GREECE THESSALONIKI
METEORA-KALAMBAKA
ATHENS-KAVALA TOUR
Meteora-Athens(2) - Thessaloniki(1)
3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORT INCLUDED
28 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2026
350 €
Tour Departure Points; DEPARTURE ON THE EVENING OF 28 OCTOBER
21:30 In front of Çerkezköy Chamber of Commerce
22:30 Behind the old Çorlu Girls' Vocational High School (opposite Vatan Computer)
23:00 In front of Tekirdağ Sahil Özcanlar Köfte
23:30 Malkara Pullukçu Petrol (İpsala Road)
00:30 Keşan Dörtyol (Towards Greece)
NOTE: After passing through customs, there are many mosquitoes due to the rice fields near the Meriç River, please DO NOT FORGET to bring mosquito repellent and allergy cream with you!!!
Departure at 22:30 in the evening from behind the old girls' vocational high school in Çorlu. After customs and passport procedures at the Ipsala (Turkish) Kipi (Greek) border gates via Tekirdağ and Malkara, entry into Greece.
DAY 1: 29 OCTOBER 2026 ÇORLU-METEORA-KALAMBAKA-ATHENS
We arrive in Kalambaka via Çorlu – Malkara – Keşan. We will have the opportunity to visit the Meteora Monasteries, one of the most fascinating places, and examine these natural wonders. After touring these unique places, where you will ask yourselves, "Unbelievable, how did they get up those rocks, how did they build them, how did they live; in snow, rain, ice, how did they keep warm, how did they climb those stairs?" we set off towards Athens. Depending on time, we give free time in central Athens. After free time, we go to our hotel in central Athens. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 2: 30 OCTOBER 2026: ATHENS-AGORA-TEMPLE OF ZEUS-PARLIAMENT BUILDING-HISTORIC OLYMPIC STADIUM-ATHENS
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin touring the capital of Greece, Athens. We start our city tour and head towards the most famous archaeological site, Acropolis. (Entrance and local guide fee are paid to our guide.) It is the museum that houses the archaeological finds excavated from the Acropolis Hill. The museum, located at the foot of the Acropolis of Athens, is on Dionysíou Areopagítou Street. We see the Agora, Temple of Zeus, and the ceremonial changing of the Evzone soldiers; among the other places to see in Athens and where we will stop for photos are the Parliament Building, Syntagma - Omonia Squares, the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister’s Residence, the National Gallery, the War Museum, Panepistimiou boulevards, the National Library, and the Academy University. We visit the Historic Olympic Stadium. After our tour, we head with our guests towards the Corinth Canal. This impressive canal, entirely man-made and separating the northern mainland of Greece from the Peloponnese Peninsula, is one of the world’s narrowest and most famous sea canals. We join our Corinth Canal tour with our guests. On this tour, we will have the opportunity to cross over the canal, watch the magnificent view, and observe ships passing where the canal meets the sea. Then, together with our guests, we will also visit the Ancient Corinth area, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece, famous for its historical ruins. Afterwards, we go to our hotel in central Athens. Guests who wish may join the entertaining Greek Sirtaki Night (extra with dinner). Overnight in Athens
DAY 3: 31 OCTOBER 2026: ATHENS-THESSALONIKI
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, during our city tour our first stop will be one of the most important churches in Thessaloniki, the church that gave its name to the street it is on, Church of Saint Demetrios. After this beautiful building, we visit Atatürk's House, the Great Leader (Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Thessaloniki), which is on the same street as Saint Demetrios. After our visit to Atatürk's house, we will see the Byzantine walls on the left, the castle, and the Hamza Bey Mosque panoramically, and during our journey we also see Macedonia & Thrace & Balkan Building, Aristotle University Campus, the Statue of Alexander the Great, Hamidiye Fountain, and the Rotunda. Then we depart from the White Tower and tour the Promenade. After our city tour, we give free time for lunch at Aristotle Square. You can walk along the promenade and taste Greece’s famous coffee, frappe, in the cafes. Then we head to our hotel. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 4: 1 NOVEMBER 2026: KAVALA-AQUEDUCTS- PORT-HISTORIC & NEW CITY-LIGHTHOUSE- IMARET OF KAVALA'S MEHMET ALI PASHA-ÇORLU
After breakfast at the hotel in Thessaloniki, we will set off towards Kavala. Our city tour includes the aqueducts, port, castle, 19th-century neoclassical buildings, old & new city, lighthouse, and the Imaret of Kavala's Mehmet Ali Pasha; after seeing the house & statue, we leave Kavala after some free time. Then we stop at Kavala Cookies to taste the famous buttery almond Kavala Cookie. Passing via the ring road, we see Xanthi panoramically and arrive in Porto Lagos. We visit the Church of the Virgin Mary on Lake Portologos and take a photo break. After free time, we start our return to Turkey. After passport procedures at the İpsala border gate, we cross into Turkey. Following Keşan, we arrive in Çorlu. By dropping our valued guests off at the points where we picked them up, we say goodbye until we meet again at the next Çorlu Travel organization.
Places to Visit: GREECE METEORA KALAMBAKA ATHENS
What's Included
*2 nights in Athens + 1 night in Thessaloniki, accommodation including breakfast at the hotel
*Transportation with Mercedes Travego or Tourismo Luxury Buses for 46 or 50 people
*On-board refreshments (cold-hot beverages, cake and water once a day(500 mg))
*City and Surrounding Area Tours included in the program
*Corinth Canal Tour
*Turkish-English Professional Guiding Service
*Hotel taxes, border crossing taxes, highway and parking fees are included
*Mandatory Liability Insurance According to Tourism Law No. 1618
*ÇORLU TRAVEL GUARANTEE
Not Included
*All additionally specified tours and museum entrances
*Greek Tavern
*Travel Health Insurance - 10 Euro, 15 Euro for those aged 65 and over
*Foreign departure tax
*Visa processing fee
*EU CITIZEN and GREEN PASSPORT and those residing in EU countries do not require a visa.