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The Tale of Thessaloniki and Kavala - 2026 Season
Per person, double room€89 ≈ ₺4,981
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Taranto or surroundings (1 Night 3*/4* Hotels) Catania or surroundings (1 Night 3*/4* Hotels) Palermo or surroundings (2 Nights 3*/4* Hotels) Salerno or surroundings (2 Nights 3*/4* Hotels),
2 Nights Ferry Journey (ATS – in Pullman Seats), Total 8 Nights Accommodation (6 Breakfasts), Departure from Istanbul by Private Bus
We start our tour by picking up you, our valued guests, at 21:00 from in front of the Istanbul Kadıköy Marriage Office parking lot, then at 21:30 from in front of the Ziraat Bank opposite the Mecidiyeköy Old Ali Sami Yen Stadium, at 22:00 from the İncirli Ömür bus stops, and at 22:30 from the Beylikdüzü Marmara Park AVM Havaist stops. We arrive at the İpsala border gate via Selimpaşa and Keşan. Following the passport and customs procedures we will perform here, we continue our way with a night journey.
Route: Istanbul – İpsala Border Gate (257 km)
Following the breakfast we will have freely in Nea Karvali in the morning hours, we continue our way towards Thessaloniki. Along with our arrival in Thessaloniki, during the panoramic tour we will make, the Cordon, White Tower, Rotating Tower, Fair Square, Ottoman and Byzantine works, Hagia Demetrius Cathedral which is Greece's largest Cathedral, and the Alexander the Great Statue are among the places to be seen. After the panoramic tour, we visit the house of the Great Leader Atatürk. During the short free time we will give after our tour, you can eat, or drink coffee or frappe in the cafes on the cordon. After the free time, we leave Thessaloniki by meeting at the time specified by our guide and continue our way towards Igoumenitsa. On the way, we stop by the city of Ioannina. After the dinner break we will give in this charming city established on the lake shore, we depart towards Igoumenitsa Port. With our arrival, we complete the ticket, customs, and passport procedures and board the ship. We move to the seats reserved for our group on the ship. Our night will pass with a ferry journey.
Breakfast : Will be taken freely in Nea Karvali (Not included in the price)
Lunch : Will be taken freely in Thessaloniki (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Ioannina (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : İpsala Border Gate – Nea Karvali (186 km), Nea Karvali – Thessaloniki (163 km), Thessaloniki – Ioannina (259 km), Ioannina – Igoumenitsa (79 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 687 km
Ship Boarding Time : Estimated: 23:00
Following our arrival at the Bari (Brindisi) port in the morning, we leave the ship and set off towards Taranto. With our arrival, we arrive at our hotel near Taranto, which bears the same name and is a port city in the Puglia Region in the south of Italy. Our guests who wish can join the optional Lecce tour, known as the Florence of Southern Italy (50 Euro). On this tour, we go to Lecce, which is famous for its Baroque architecture and known as a city where the hospitable people of Italy live. During our Lecce city walking tour that we will make upon our arrival, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the ancient city center, Duomo Square, Sant’Oronzo square, and Naples Gate are some of the places to be seen. After our tour, following the free time we will give, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast : Will be taken freely on the ship (Not included in the price)
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Taranto (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Bari – Taranto (92 km), Taranto – Lecce (214 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 306 km
Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 21:00
Following the breakfast we will take at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures, leave the hotel with our luggage, and set off towards Catania. Following our arrival in Catania, which is one of the most important cities of the Sicily region and hosts many monuments and natural beauties, we start our city tour. In our tour, Duomo, Fontana dell’Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etna Street are some of the places to be seen. During the free time we will give after the tour, we recommend you to taste a wide variety of seafood and fish at the fish market. After the free time, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast : Will be taken included at the hotel
Lunch : Will be taken freely during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Will be taken freely in Catania (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Taranto – Catania (481 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 481 km
Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 21:30
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Those who wish can participate in the optional Taormina – Savoca tour (75 Euros). On our tour, we first head to Taormina, one of the most beautiful coastal towns of Sicily, where we will also have a panoramic view of Mount Etna, one of Europe's active volcanoes. After seeing the Greek – Roman style theater in this town located at the foothills of Mount Tauro, there will be free time for you to explore the city and sip your coffees. After the free time, departing at the time indicated by our guide, we visit the village of Savoca, where Francis Ford Coppola shot the Sicily scenes of his world-famous Godfather series. Among the places we will see in Savoca are Bar Vitelli, where the scene of Michael Corleone asking her father for permission to meet his daughter Apollonia was filmed, and the Church of Santa Lucia, where the wedding scene of Michael Corleone and Apollonia was filmed. We recommend that you taste the traditional Italian delicacy Lemon Granita during our free time here. After our tour, if there are any guests who did not join the tour, we pick them up and continue our journey towards Palermo. On our way, we stop by the Sicily Outlet Village, which is included in our tour. We give you free time for your shopping in this area, located on the island of Sicily in Italy, which is famous all over Europe for its outlets and features products from 161 different brands. At the end of the free time given by our guide, we continue our journey towards Palermo. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast : Included at the hotel
Lunch : Free during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Free at the Outlet (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Catania – Taormina (54 km), Taormina – Savoca (22 km), Savoca – Outlet (133 km), Outlet – Palermo (148 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 357 km
Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 21:30
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel by our vehicle for the Palermo tour. During our city tour of Palermo, some of the sights will be the Cappella Palatina, San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, Normanni Palace, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma and Via Liberta streets. Free time after our tour. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Castellamare Del Golfo – Erice – Spiaggia di Mondello tour. (70 Euros) Our first stop on our tour is Castellamare Del Golfo, which will fascinate you with its magnificent beaches and scenery, eye-catching architecture, and historical beauties. During our panoramic tour, we will see the Castellamare Del Golfo Castle, which gives the town its name, along with the port of the same name. During our free time here, you can taste the best fish and seafood of the island. After the free time, our next stop is Erice, established on the northwest corner of the island of Sicily, at a point overlooking the magnificent views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Established on a 750 m steep hill, Erice got its name from an Elymian hero named Eryx. During our walking tour, some of the places we will see will be the Erice Duomo, Porta Trapani, Torretta Pepoli, and San Martino Church. After our tour, during the free time we will give, you can explore the narrow streets of the city, buy souvenirs, and have a drink against the scenery. After our tour, we go to Spiaggia di Mondello, the last point of today's tour, and give you a swimming break in these beautiful beaches and clear waters on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel in Palermo. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast : Included at the hotel
Lunch : Free in Castellamare Del Golfo (Not included in the price) Dinner : Free in Palermo (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Palermo – Castellamare Del Golfo (67 km), Castellamare Del Golfo – Erice (37 km), Erice – Spiaggia di Mondello (95 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 199 km
Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 20:00
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Salerno. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Cefalu tour to be organized on the way (35 Euros) (Guests who do not join the tour will rest at a facility on the way). After spending time in the 12th-century historical cathedral, fishermen's gate, and the original streets of Cefalu, a charming fishing town located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea during our tour, we continue our journey towards Messina. We pass to the port by seeing the city panoramically from the bus. We cross the Strait of Messina and head towards Salerno for accommodation. Upon our arrival in Salerno, transfer to our hotel and check-in to the rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast : Included at the hotel
Lunch : Free during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Free on the way (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Palermo – Cefalu (67 km), Cefalu – Messina (159 km), Messina – Salerno (438 km) Approximate Distance to be Covered: 664 km
Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 22:30
After breakfast at the hotel, your day is free. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Amalfi Coast tour (95 Euros). On our tour, we have the opportunity to see the Amalfi Coast, Italy's most beautiful coastline with its breathtaking scenery from high steep cliffs, colorful and charming villages overlooking the sea, winding and steep roads, ornate gardens, and turquoise waters. We also get the chance to see the southern and northern Italy panorama, displaying all its beauty along with its contrasts. Leaving the hotel by our vehicle, we arrive at the point where we will board our boat and set off towards Positano. During our Positano tour, which has hosted the set of the movie "Talented Mr. Ripley", narrow streets, lemon groves, and colorful houses stretching towards the hillside will be just some of the things we will see. During the free time we will give after our tour, you can shop, eat lemon sorbet, or swim in the turquoise blue waters. After our Positano tour, we set off by boat towards the Town of Amalfi, which gives its name to the entire coastline in this region. When we arrive here, during our panoramic walking tour in the valley called the valley of the mills, but devoid of mills today, the San Andrea Church, Piazza di Dogi, and De Cape Ciucci fountain will be just some of the things we will see. In the free time we will give after our tour, you can buy ceramic products and lemon-concept products identified with the region, and taste calamari, shrimp, and fish served in paper cones called coppa di Amalfi. After the end of our Amalfi tour, which will continue with sea pleasure, we return to Salerno by our boat. Transfer to our hotel and overnight.
Breakfast : Included at the hotel
Lunch : Free in Amalfi (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Free in Salerno (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Hotel Check-in Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 18:30
After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and leave the hotel with our luggage. We carry out our panoramic city tour in Salerno, which is considered one of Europe's most beautiful coastal cities. During the city tour, we see the medieval churches, chic wine bars, boutiques, and tree-lined coastline and leave Salerno. After Salerno, which has a priceless view and magical atmosphere, guests who wish can participate in the optional Alberobello tour to be organized on the way (35 Euros) (Guests who do not join the tour will rest at a facility on the way). Alberobello is famous for its cone-roofed houses called Trullo. The origin of these houses dates back to the 16th century. These interesting structures emerged in order to escape the heavy taxes imposed by the king. After our arrival in Alberobello, we will see key-stone mushroom houses in the town of Alberobello, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. After the free time we will give here, we set off towards the port of Bari (or Brindisi). Following our arrival, following the ticket, customs, and passport procedures to be carried out, we move to the seats reserved for our group and set off in the evening hours. Our night will be spent with a ferry journey.
Breakfast : Included at the hotel
Lunch : Free in Alberobello (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Free on the ship (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Salerno – Alberobello (294 km), Alberobello – Bari (or Brindisi (80 km)) (57 km) Approximate Distance to be Covered: 351 km (or 374 km)
Ship Boarding Time : Estimated depending on road conditions: 17:30
After our arrival at the port in the morning hours, we set off towards Kavala. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Kalambaka (Meteora) tour (35 Euros) (Guests who do not join the tour will rest at a facility on the way). Journey to Meteora, the Monasteries Region, which is considered the Cappadocia of Greece and is 200 meters high from the ground and still actively continues its duties today. Here we witness the life inside the monasteries that the monks carved into the rocks years ago and visit the monasteries. Then we pass Kavala panoramically and take a break for dinner. After our tour, we set off towards the İpsala border gate. Following the passport and customs procedures we will carry out upon our arrival, we return to Istanbul via Tekirdağ with the journey continuing on Turkish territory, and we say goodbye by dropping you, our valued guests, off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you on our next tours.
Breakfast : Free on the ship
Lunch : Free during the day (Not included in the price)
Dinner : Free in Kavala (Not included in the price)
Currencies : Euro
Route : Igumenitca – Kalambaka (168 km), Kalambaka – Kavala (378 km), Kavala – İpsala Border Gate (192 km), İpsala Border Gate – Istanbul (292 km)
Approximate Distance to be Covered: 1030 km
Prices are per person in ₺. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2026İstanbul | ₺30,937 | — | — | — | — | Available |
• Transportation by luxury buses
• Turkish guidance service
• Ferry journey between Igoumenitsa – Bari (Brindisi). (ATS – in Pullman seats)
• Ferry journey between Bari (Brindisi) – Igoumenitsa. (ATS – in Pullman seats)
• 1 Night Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotels in Taranto or Surroundings • 1 Night Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotels in Catania or Surroundings • 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotels in Palermo or Surroundings • 2 Nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotels in Salerno or Surroundings
• Panoramic city tours of Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Taranto, Catania, Palermo, Messina, Salerno, Kavala
• Panoramic city tours specified in the program
• Compulsory local guidance services received in some cities
• All highway check-point and parking fees
• Professional liability insurance
Optional Tour Package
If participating in all tours, the optional tour package price is
320 EURO instead of 395 EURO per person
**OUR GUESTS PARTICIPATING MUST HAVE A MULTI (MULTIPLE-ENTRY) SCHENGEN VISA VALID THROUGHOUT THE TOUR DURATION. (GREEN PASSPORT HOLDERS ARE EXEMPT FROM VISA.)**
GENERAL NOTES AND WARNINGS FOR ALL OUR TOURS :
**Optional tours take place with a minimum participation of 20 people. In case of participation below 20 people, changes in tour prices may occur. If there are not enough participants, price differences that may arise will be notified by our guide before the tour after the numbers are obtained.
**Our guide can make changes to the days of the city tour and/or optional tours depending on the number of participants, the closure status of museums and archaeological sites, while staying true to the content of our tours. This situation is also valid for changes that may occur in flight times.
**Panoramic city tours do not include museum and archaeological site entrances and are intended to provide general information about the city.
**In triple rooms (3-person room: dbl bed + extra bed), the 3rd bed is an extra bed or sofa bed and is smaller than standard beds.
**Triple rooms (3-person) are provided subject to availability. If available, a 3-person room reservation is made. Triple rooms are smaller due to the extra bed.
**Child discount is valid if accommodation is made in the same room with 2 adults.
**Check-in time in hotels is generally 14:00 (15:00 in some countries), and check-out time is 10:00 (09:00 in some countries)
**Group reservations are made from hotels for our programs. The content of group breakfasts may differ from the content of individual breakfasts. The content of breakfasts to be taken in hotels in visited countries is not a Turkish breakfast. Group breakfasts are generally served as a continental breakfast in a separate lounge. Continental breakfast basically consists of tea or coffee, marmalade, and a croissant, and shows variations depending on the country.
**Our guests who are included in the tour without flights, if they do not use the same flights as the group, will not be able to use the airport-hotel-airport transfers and may also face the situation of not being able to participate in the city tour. If they use a different flight, reaching the group's hotel is their own responsibility. This situation must be reported to Prontotour in advance.
**In general, the baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20 Kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline company and the country to be visited. If there are domestic flights in the country to be visited, this baggage allowance can drop to 15 Kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of Prontotour.
**During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number on the passport must be entered into the system. Plane tickets are issued based on this information. The penalty cost of plane ticket cancellations or changes that will arise from incorrect information is reflected to the guests.
**Prontotour is an intermediary institution between our guests and the consulate and does not guarantee any visa acquisition. The consulate not issuing a visa or giving a rejection is not Prontotour's responsibility.
**Visa situations in our programs are given based on Republic of Turkey passports. Guests holding another country's passport can check their visa status from the consulates of the countries they are affiliated with.
**Passports are required to have a minimum validity of 6 months based on the end date of the travel. Guests traveling with less than 6 months validity may face the situation of not being allowed into the country by the country passport police. In such cases, the responsibility belongs to the passport holder.
**In order to use your mobile phones abroad, it is recommended to check with your gsm operator before leaving Turkey whether your phone is open for international use.
**Hotels far from the center can be used during special and busy times such as fairs, congresses, and concerts.
**Some of our programs are offered based on hotels with several alternatives. The guide and transfer vehicle of our programs with more than one hotel option can be the same.
**In our tours with the promotion label, the location of our hotels and the content of the service provided may differ according to our standard packages. Cancellation and changes cannot be made by the guest in our promotional tours. Please read the sales contract of the tour you purchased carefully.
**Guests who want to upgrade their plane tickets with their miles can perform upgrade procedures depending on the availability of the airline (check the airline where your membership is located) after their tickets are issued. Check whether the group tickets of the program are from an upgradable class. Mileage guarantee is not given for every flight in our programs.
**Flight times specified in the programs are the times notified by the airlines. In our tours organized with special flights, flight times can change up to 48 hours in advance. Prontotour acts as an intermediary between the airline and the guest. Prontotour cannot be held responsible in any way for situations such as delays, cancellations, airport and airline changes caused by the airline, overbooking, service disruptions, etc.
**Road distances given in the programs are map-based. Journey times may increase in situations such as traffic, weather conditions, geographical location of the visited country, road works, and conditions.
**Food and beverage and online check-in services on some airlines may be subject to an extra fee.
**In accordance with the decision taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, liquid restrictions have started on all flights. Please prepare your hand luggage that you will take with you on the plane according to these rules. http://web.shgm.gov.tr/tr/s/1687-sivi-kisitlamalari-ile-ilgili-duyuru
**If you have Travel Health Insurance, please take a copy of your contract with you.
The procedures of our guests requesting visa services will be carried out by our partner company specified below.
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