Christmas Markets Greece Tour
Tour Detail
IMPORTANT NOTES
• For overseas trips, a passport valid for at least 6 months is mandatory. Passports older than 10 years are not valid for travel abroad and must be renewed before the tour departure date. Torn or worn passports will not be accepted for entry.
• For tours requiring a visa application, a passport valid for at least 6 months and the documents listed in the visa requirements list, which you can obtain from our agencies, must be submitted completely to the agency with written confirmation at least 1 month before the tour departure date.
• For reservation cancellations made up to 96 hours before the outbound flight departure time, cancellations can be made continuously without any reason required. For reservation cancellations made 96 hours or less before the outbound flight departure time, the reservation fee is cancelled with a 100% penalty applied.
• In cases of fairs, congresses, events, etc. that may occur in cities, accommodation may be provided outside the committed distance and area. In such a case, the hotel area will be notified in writing to our agencies at least 30 days before the tour departure.
• The visa must be obtained from the country where the tour first enters or from the country where the most accommodation will be provided; otherwise, the AGENCY is absolutely not responsible for passport police refusing entry to the country.
• In case of tour cancellation, visa fees and insurance fees are non-refundable.
• The AGENCY acts only as an intermediary between the consulate and our customers and bears no responsibility if the visa is not approved, not processed in time, and/or errors occur in the visa for any reason; the passenger has no right to compensation from the AGENCY in any way.
• The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
• During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number as they appear on the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. The no-show fees for cancellations or changes to airline tickets resulting from incorrect information will be passed on to the guests.
• Times may change before the flight, and all times must be confirmed in writing by our guests by calling the head office 48 hours before the departure dates.
• The city where the aircraft lands may vary. The AGENCY cannot be held responsible for time changes and possible delays made by airline companies.
• The AGENCY is not responsible for changes in domestic connecting flight transportation experienced by guests who do not confirm their flight times and routes.
• For group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket rules, if the outbound flight cannot be used, the return flight cannot be used either.
• For flights departing from Turkey in general, the baggage weight limit is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and destination country. On domestic flights in the destination countries, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of the AGENCY.
• If the number of people participating in the package tour is insufficient, the consumer will be notified of the tour cancellation 21 days in advance.
• The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may be made to the tour itinerary.
• City sightseeing tours may be carried out on the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city.
• Excursions specified in the programs may be carried out on a day other than the specified day/days at the guide's discretion for any reason.
• Alternative tours along the way will take place provided at least 6 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate
• will be kept waiting at the rest stop.
• Hotel accommodations during busy periods such as fairs, congresses, and seminars may take place outside the city.
• Excursions or tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. Alternative tours may take place provided a minimum of 20 people participate; if fewer participate, they may be carried out at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with prices adjusted. The AGENCY cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out these excursions or tours.
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
• The AGENCY reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
• All hotel names stated in the programs are etc. (and similar) and are written as examples in terms of star category and distance. They do not mean that accommodation will be provided at the named hotel.
• In triple rooms, an extra bed is applied; the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional folding extra bed.
• While leaving the vehicles used and the hotels you stayed in during your trip, please make sure you have taken all your belongings.
• The child discount only applies to children within a specific age group accompanied by 2 adults.
• In cases where children under 18 years of age, who are not of legal age, do not join the tour with one or both of their parents, the consent letters required for participation in the tour must be carried by the persons during the trip.
• In case of cancellation and changes, the "AGENCY SALES AGREEMENT" is valid.
Tour Program
DAY 1 18.12.2026 FRIDAY KDZ.EREĞLİ – SAKARYA – ISTANBUL
We will pick up our valued guests at 21:30 in front of the Kdz.Ereğli Elif Hotel and head towards İpsala via Tekirdağ. Upon our arrival in İpsala, after completing the customs and passport procedures, we will cross the Greek border and continue our journey towards Alexandroupoli, passing through Komotini and Xanthi, to Kavala. (The duration may vary depending on the volume of customs and passport procedures.)
2. DAY 19.12.2026 SATURDAY İPSALA – KAVALA – DRAMA – SELANİK
After the extra breakfast in the morning, we arrive in Kavala. During our panoramic city tour of Kavala, we see the Aqueduct, the Harbour, the Castle, 19th-century Neoclassical buildings, Pangaion, the Old and New Town, and the Acropolis, after which we give free time for lunch. After meeting at the time determined by our guide, we head to Drama, famous for its Christmas Markets. After a journey of approximately 40 minutes, we reach Drama, the largest settlement in Eastern Macedonia, which remained under Ottoman rule for 551 years. In the city, which stands out with its historic fabric and unique atmosphere, we explore Oneiroupolis (City of Dreams), the Christmas events set up in an area that has been used as a park since the Ottoman period. Prepared every year during the Christmas season with the contributions of municipal teams and volunteers, this special organization offers visitors unforgettable moments with its colorful decorations, dazzling displays and fairytale themes. In the event area, which appeals to both children and adults, we have the opportunity to closely experience the Christmas spirit during the free time given by our guide. We enjoy the magical atmosphere of the New Year by touring sections with different themes such as the Santa Claus House, Fairytale House, Elf Workshops and Adventure House. After the pleasant free time in Drama, we meet at the time and place specified by our guide and head to our hotel in Thessaloniki. Optionally, those of our guests who wish may head to a Taverna night with us. After the Taverna night, where we will experience Thessaloniki's regional dishes accompanied by live music, we return to our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra at a rest stop recommended by our guide on the way.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra in Kavala.
Dinner: Will be taken on the Taverna night. Not included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Accommodation in Thessaloniki
SELANİK – KAVALA – DEDEAĞAÇ – TEKİRDAĞ – İSTANBUL – DÜZCE – KDZ.EREĞLİ
After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we begin our panoramic city tour. The sights we will see in Thessaloniki are the Waterfront, White Tower, Round Tower, Exhibition Center, Thessaloniki Castle, and Ottoman and Byzantine monuments. Then we visit Atatürk's house (if it is closed, it will be described from the outside) and St. Demetrius Church, the largest church in the Thessaloniki region. After free time, we meet at the time determined by our guide and begin the return journey. After customs and passport procedures, free time at the Greek duty-free shop. Then we cross the Turkish border. After a break in Tekirdağ, we head to Kdz. Ereğli and drop you, our valued guests, off at your pick-up points, hoping to see you again on another tour.
Breakfast: Taken at our hotel. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: Taken in Thessaloniki at an additional cost.
Dinner: Taken at an additional cost at the rest facility recommended by our guide along the way.
Accommodation: No accommodation will be provided.
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Departure Points
- KDZ.Ereğli Elif Hotel Front
- AKÇAKOCA ÇUHALLI MİGROS ÖNÜ
- DÜZCE GNR TOURISM STOP
- ISTANBUL
What's Included
• Transportation
• All tours mentioned in the program
• Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
• 1 Night hotel room accommodation with breakfast
• All highway tolls, parking and checkpoint fees
• City taxes
Not Included
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
• Extras purchased at the hotel
• Breakfast on the first day
• All lunches
• Dinners
• Drinks to be purchased with all meals
• Lunches and dinners
Extra tours
TAVERN NIGHT
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