Istanbul – Thessaloniki

🕕 Departure:

📍 Durrës – 16:30, Train Station
📍 Tirana – 18:00, opposite “Asllan Rusi” Sports Palace
📍 Elbasan – 19:00, Cërrik Junction
📍 Pogradec – 21:00
📍 Korçë – 21:30

🚍 The journey continues toward Istanbul via the Kapshticë border crossing.

🌙 The trip takes place overnight, with short stops along the way for rest, coffee, and meals. ☕

🏙️ Arrival in Istanbul is expected around midday.

🏨 Hotel check-in is available after 15:00.

✨ Free time to enjoy the city with recommendations and assistance from the guide.

🍽️ Breakfast at the hotel.

🌆 After breakfast, we continue our visits in Istanbul, starting with Pierre Loti Hill, one of the most beautiful panoramic viewpoints in the city.

🚠 We will go up and down by cable car while enjoying the fantastic view over the Golden Horn and the historic city of Istanbul. ✨

🏘️ Afterwards, we visit the charming Balat neighborhood, also known as the “Çukur” neighborhood, famous for its colorful houses, authentic streets, and artistic atmosphere.

🐠 The next visit will be to the Istanbul Aquarium, the largest thematic aquarium in the world, featuring around 1,500 different marine species and impressive themed areas. 🌊

⛴️ The program continues with a Bosphorus boat tour, where for around 1.5 hours we will enjoy views of historical palaces, modern villas, and the symbolic division between two continents — Europe and Asia.

💶 Price: 15€/person
The boat tour is mandatory and must be paid at the office.

🏰 Afterwards, we continue with a panoramic outside visit of Dolmabahçe Palace, one of the most luxurious royal palaces in the world.
📌 Guests who wish to visit the interior privately may do so by informing the guide in advance.

🛍️ The visit continues to Taksim Square, one of the most famous and lively areas of Istanbul.

☀️ Free time for:
• Lunch
• Shopping
• Visiting Galata Tower, one of the city’s most famous landmarks

🏨 In the evening, return to the hotel and prepare for the Turkish Night.

🎶 One of the most beautiful experiences of the trip is the Turkish Show — a festive evening with music, traditional dances, and a magical atmosphere on the waters of the Bosphorus until after midnight. ✨

💶 Optional: 35€/person
Includes hotel transfer, dinner, and unlimited drinks.

🍽️ Breakfast at the hotel.

🌆 After breakfast, we continue exploring Istanbul with a visit to the Asian side of the city.

📍 The first stop will be Çamlıca Hill, the highest panoramic point in Istanbul, where we will enjoy breathtaking views of the city and the Bosphorus. ✨

🕌 Visit to Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey and one of the country’s most modern and magnificent architectural landmarks.

🚍 Afterwards, we return to the European side of the city and continue toward the historical area of Istanbul.

📍 During the visit, we will explore:
• Blue Mosque – one of the city’s most iconic monuments
• Hagia Sophia – the magnificent masterpiece of the Orthodox world, recently converted back into a mosque
• Topkapi Palace — optional interior visit 🏰

🛍️ The program continues with a visit and shopping at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest markets in the world, known as one of the first shopping centers in history.

☀️ Free time for exploring, shopping, and enjoying the unique atmosphere of Istanbul with recommendations from the guide.

🌅 Early morning departure toward Albania, taking the packed breakfast provided by the hotel.

🛂 After border procedures, we continue toward Thessaloniki, where we will have a stop and a visit of around 2 hours in the city.

📍 Free time for a walk near the White Tower, Aristotelous Square, and the city center. ✨

🚍 Afterwards, we depart toward Albania, with short stops along the way for rest and coffee. ☕

🕘 Arrival in Elbasan, Tirana, and Durrës in the evening, around 21:00.
📌 Timings may vary depending on traffic and border procedures.

🙏 End of our service.