Great Greece Tale
Jumbo and Lidl Tour Included
4 Nights 5 Days (3 Nights Hotel Accommodation)
1 Night Thessaloniki – 2 Nights Athens accommodation
Thessaloniki – Meteora (Kalambaka) – Athens –
Corinth Canal – Kavala
Departure Dates
January 22 – January 27 & February 3 & March 7 – March 8 – March 9 – March 10 & April 7 – April 21 & May 5 – May 15 – May 16 – May 18 – May 19 & June 2 – June 16 – June 30 & July 7 – July 14 – July 21 – July 28 & August 4 – August 11 – August 18 – August 25 – August 26 & September 1 – September 8 – September 15 – September 22 – September 29 & October 13 – October 27 & November 10 – November 17
We start our tour by picking up our valued guests from in front of the Istanbul Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking at 21:00, in front of Mecidiyeköy Ziraat Bank at 21:30, from İncirli Ömür Bus stops at 22:00, from Beylikdüzü Marmara Park Havaist stop at 22:30, in front of Silivri 5M Vega Mall at 23:15, from Yenice Aytemiz facilities at 23:55, and from Namık Kemal Yaypet rest facilities at 00:25, following the Malkara – Keşan direction. We arrive at the İpsala border gate. After the passport and customs procedures we will perform here, we continue our journey with an overnight trip.
Following our arrival in Thessaloniki in the morning, we take a shopping break at Lidl Market. After our shopping break, we first visit the Hagios Demetrios Church, the largest church in Greece, and then the house where the founder of the Republic of Turkey, the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, was born and lived. After our visit, Hagia Sophia Church, Bey Hamam, Hamza Bey Mosque, Bedesten, White Tower, Rotating Tower, and the International Fair area are some of the places we will see. During the free time we will give after our tour, we recommend you to take a walk on the Kordon (waterfront), famous for its cafes and shops in Thessaloniki, and visit Aristotle Square. While some of our guests evaluate their free time, we take a Jumbo Shopping Center trip with our other guests. After the free time, we see the Alexander the Great statue before moving to our hotel and set off for our hotels. Upon our arrival, we check into our rooms and stay at our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the Greek Tavern Tour to be organized extra with bouzouki accompaniment (60 Euro).
* Greek Tavern Menu
To be shared by 4 people
*Greek Salad *Tzatziki *Dolmadakia Gialantzi (Stuffed Vine Leaves) *Kolokithakia (Greek Style Fried Zucchini)
*Fried Potatoes *Fried Calamari *Shrimp Saganaki *Cover (Bread-Water)
Main Course (Optional – Per Person)
*Fish (Sea Bream) or *Grilled Chicken or *Meatballs
Drink (Optional - Per Person)
With limited alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and move towards Athens, the capital of Greece. On the way, guests who wish can participate in our Meteora tour to be organized extra (45 Euro). In this tour, you will witness a complete miracle of nature by seeing these monasteries, which were established independently of each other on the tops of the rocks near the town of Kalambaka, which contains 24 monasteries, and visiting one of them. Orthodox monks built these monasteries, which are also on the UNESCO World Heritage list, in the early periods of Christianity to seclude themselves and be closer to God. After our tour, we continue our way to Athens, and upon our arrival, we start our panoramic city tour (Depending on road and weather conditions, the panoramic city tour can also be done the next day). Agora, Temple of Zeus (Panoramically), Parliament Building, Syntagma – Omonia Squares, Presidential Palace, Prime Ministry Residence, Historical Olympic Stadium, Panepistimiou Boulevards, National Library, and Academy University are among the places to be seen. After the panoramic city tour, free time for you to enjoy the city. After the free time, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. In the evening, guests who wish can also participate in the Pire Pasha Port (20 Euro) tour, where we will see the coastal districts of Athens, to get to know the districts of Piraeus, Pasha Port, Alimos, and Faliro closely. Then, free time to taste these delicious flavors at the Piraeus port, where the famous fishermen are located. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, your day is free. Guests who wish can participate in the Corinth Canal tour to be organized extra (20 Euro). In this tour, we will watch the passage of ships through the Corinth Canal, one of the most famous canals in the world. After our tour, we return to Athens. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the Athens Tavern tour to be organized extra (55 Euro). Our tavern tour also includes dinner with limited drinks accompanied by surprises and shows. Overnight stay at our hotel in Athens.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and move towards Kavala. Before our Kavala tour, we give you free time to buy the famous Kavala cookies. Then we move to Kavala and start our walking tour. We have the opportunity to see historical and important places such as Kavala Castle, the house of Muhammad Ali of Egypt, the imaret used as a hotel today, the aqueduct, and the old city inside the castle. After our tour, we move towards the İpsala Border Gate. After our passport procedures are completed at the Greek customs, we give you a limited time for your shopping at the Greek free shop. Afterwards, after completing our passport and customs procedures at the Turkish border, we say goodbye with the hope of seeing you again on your next trip by dropping you off at the points where we picked you up, following our arrival in Istanbul after the meatball break we will give at a suitable facility on the way in Tekirdağ.
Prices are per person in €. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child 2-11 | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2027 | €249 | €399 | €249 | €239 | — | Available |
| 27 Jan 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 03 Feb 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 07 Mar 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 08 Mar 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 09 Mar 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 10 Mar 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 07 Apr 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 21 Apr 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 05 May 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 15 May 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 16 May 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 18 May 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 19 May 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 02 Jun 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 16 Jun 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 30 Jun 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 07 Jul 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 14 Jul 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 21 Jul 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 28 Jul 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 04 Aug 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 11 Aug 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 18 Aug 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 25 Aug 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 26 Aug 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 01 Sep 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 08 Sep 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 15 Sep 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 22 Sep 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 29 Sep 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 13 Oct 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 27 Oct 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 10 Nov 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
| 17 Nov 2027 | €199 | €349 | €199 | €189 | — | Available |
**Note: The travel assurance package allows guests to cancel their tours without penalty up to 72 hours before departure. The relevant package can only be added during the tour purchase stage.
- Participating guests are required to hold a valid Multi-Entry Schengen visa throughout the tour duration. (Green passport holders are exempt from visa requirements.)
- It is sufficient to carry Euros for shopping and expenses in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is useful to have a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our weekly tours, a rotation (seat change) practice is applied daily for seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is provided. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a minimum 1-night stay requirement to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 pieces, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- Guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show all the places mentioned in the program.
- The Travel Assurance Package can only be added during the tour purchase stage. It cannot be added later. It provides the guest with the right to unconditional cancellation without penalty up to 7 days before the travel date. There is no refund if not used. If the cancellation assurance package is not purchased, guests have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. If there are less than 30 days left to the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied, and if there are 20 days or less, a 100% penalty is applied. Hospital reports, workplace leave documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey and presented with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services to be received outside of Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by EMC Tur.
- In cases where the hotel(s) are not specified by name in the tour program and only category information is provided and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by EMC Tur 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than those specified. In such a case, information will be provided by EMC Tur 15 days before the tour departure date
- Triple rooms can be provided according to hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds called opening-closing and coach beds, the 3rd person and/or child tour participant is deemed to have accepted the congestion in the rooms and the bed type. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults who fits the age group.
- Breakfasts taken at the hotel, which are among the services included in the tour package, are presented in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and usually consist of a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, which is called a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of at most 2-3 hours that do not include museum or archaeological site entrances, organized for the general introduction of the cities and made panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle. EMC Tur is not responsible for the inability to perform the aforementioned tours if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be performed due to roads closed by local authorities on the day and time of the tour, or due to any event, or if the tour becomes impossible to perform due to weather conditions. Some tours can be done by public transport or on foot within the possibilities in closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not allowed.
- Waiting times at customs gates passed by road during the trip may exceed standards, and EMC Tur cannot be held responsible for any negativity experienced due to these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local EMC Tur from which we receive service, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the sufficient number is not reached, the trips cannot be made, or the extra trip prices, content, and vehicle to be used vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours can be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted to wait at a suitable rest facility on the way. These passengers are left at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and are picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures that must be performed for people participating in tours with flights are personal procedures and must be performed by the guest at the relevant airline counters at the airports before the flight or online on the websites of the airline companies.
- EMC Tur is not responsible for the inability of people who do not show up at the specified airport at the times notified by EMC Tur for tour participation, who do not perform check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who perform check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, to perform the flight. All expenses that will arise regarding the new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region to be visited, which will be necessary for people who miss the flight to join the tour, belong to them.
- EMC Tur is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and private flights, or hours may change before the existing trip and flight. EMC Tur is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of time change. Children between 0-2 years old do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- The vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz, *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *Vw Volt, *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have sold the tour by accepting the items mentioned above.