Day 1: ISTANBUL – IPSALA
Meeting Points:
19:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Parking Lot
19:30 Next to Mecidiyeköy Ziraat Bank
20:00 Next to İncirli Ömür Plaza
20:30 In front of Silivri Vega Mall
22:00 Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Rest Area
After meeting our guests at the departure points specified in the tour program, we reach the Ipsala Land Border Gate by taking the necessary breaks along the Tekirdağ – Malkara – Keşan – Ipsala route. After our exit procedures here, we cross over the Meriç River and arrive at the Greek Kipi Land Border Gate. After our passport and customs procedures here, we enter Greece.
Day 2: IPSALA – LEFKADA
After entering Greece, we take a breakfast break on the road. After the break, we depart for Lefkada. We go to Lefkada Island, one of the 7 islands in the Ionian Sea. At the entrance of the island, which is connected by an embankment road, we see the Agia Mavra Castle built in the 13th century and the wooden bridge, and then we head to our hotel where we will stay. Accommodation at our hotel in Lefkada. Guests who wish can go down to the beach and enjoy the sea and the sun. In the evening, guests who wish can go to the center of the island as an extra. Transfer fee is 10 €. After free time in the center in the evening, we return to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Lefkada.
Day 3: LEFKADA
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the Seven Islands Boat Tour, organized as an extra (60 €). In the boat tour, we first visit Porto Katsiki and Egremni Beach, the 2 most famous beaches of Lefkada, located side by side. Depending on availability, we take a swimming break at one of the 2 beaches. When we return to the boat, after having the lunch served on board, we are given free time in the center of Kefalonia Island, the largest island in the Ionian Sea. Then we take a swimming break on Ithaca Island. Afterwards, we return to Lefkada Island by seeing Papanicolis Cave on Meganisi Island, Scorpios Island, once owned by the Greek billionaire Onassis, and Madouri Island, where the famous Greek poet Valaoritis was born. On Nidri beach where we disembark, you can do evening shopping and have your dinner at restaurants. After free time, we return to our hotel.
Day 4: LEFKADA
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the Beach tour, organized as an extra (20 €). On this tour, we go to one of the island's popular beaches and give free time for you to enjoy the sea and the sun. There are spending limits on beaches in Greece. Expenses on the beaches are the responsibility of the guests. After the tour, we return to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can go to the Vassiliki area of the island as an extra. Transfer fee is 10 €. After the free time for dinner here, we return to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Lefkada.
Day 5: LEFKADA - ZAKINTHOS
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave our hotel. After our road journey, we take the ferry from Kylini and cross to Zakynthos Island, one of the most popular Ionian Islands. Upon arrival on the island, we go to our hotel and give free time. Guests who wish can go to the beach and enjoy the sea and the sun. In the late afternoon, guests who wish can join the Cameo Island Tour as an extra (20 €). On the island, which is connected to the mainland by a wooden bridge, you can watch the sunset, sip your drinks from the bar, and swim in the clean water where caretta carettas also swim. In addition, at the scenic point, you can pose for the island's professional photographer and receive a gift keychain with your photo printed on it. After the free time here, we go to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Zakynthos.
Day 6: ZAKINTHOS
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the Turtle Island Boat Tour, organized as an extra (40 €). On this tour, we first set off by boat toward Marathonisi Island, known as Turtle Island. If we are lucky, on the way we may see and photograph giant caretta caretta turtles in the sea. When we arrive on the island, we give free time for swimming. On the island, you can observe caretta caretta eggs and taste the famous pineapple cocktail. Then, after seeing Keri Cave, we take a swimming break at Oasis Beach, which can only be reached by boat. After the tour, we return to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can go to the island's center, Zante, as an extra. Transfer fee is 10 €. After the free time for dinner and shopping here, we go to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Zakynthos.
Day 7: ZAKINTHOS
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the Beach tour, organized as an extra (20 €). On this tour, we go to one of the island's popular beaches and give free time for you to enjoy the sea and the sun. There are spending limits on beaches in Greece. Expenses on the beaches are the responsibility of the guests. After the tour, we return to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can go to the Laganas area of the island as an extra. Transfer fee is 10 €. After the free time for dinner here, we go to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Zakynthos.
Day 8: ZAKINTHOS - VOLOS
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave our hotel. We take the ferry to Kylini and head to Volos. Volos is the newest city in Greece and the 3rd largest commercial port. In the evening in Volos, you can enjoy seafood at tavernas on the beach. Accommodation at our hotel in Volos.
Day 9: VOLOS – KAVALA - ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Kavala. Upon arrival in Kavala, free time for a lunch break here. After the free time, at the time determined by the guide, we head toward the Greek Kipi Land Border Gate. Upon arrival, we complete our passport and customs procedures and continue to the Ipsala Land Border Gate with the opportunity to shop at the duty-free store. After the passport and customs procedures, we head to Istanbul via the Keşan – Tekirdağ – Silivri highway. After our arrival in Istanbul, we drop our guests off at the points listed in the tour program (on the return route) and end our tour. We hope to see you again on our next organizations.
Transportation by bus
Accommodation for a total of 7 nights with breakfast included in 3* or 4* city center hotels in Lefkada (3 nights) – Zakynthos (3 nights) – Volos (1 night)
Panoramic city tours and transfers included in the program
Professional Turkish guiding service
Customs duties
All highway and parking expenses
Foreign exit fee (It is recommended to pay to banks before the travel date.)
Visa fee and service charge (Guests with a Green Passport are exempt from the visa)
International Travel Health Insurance
Lunches and dinners
Extras taken at the hotel
Optional surrounding tours specified in the program
All personal expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees (Optional)
Driver and guide tips (Optional)
All accommodation or city taxes (5 € per night for 3*, 10 € for 4*, 15 € for 5* to be paid by guests at the hotel reception.)