ΘΡΑΚΗ - ΑΝΔΡΙΑΝΟΥΠΟΛΗ - ΒΙΣΤΩΝΙΔΑ

Thrace - Edirne- Vistonida Lake

Komotini - Selimiye Mosque - St. Nicholas Monastery

Duration:

3 Days

Type of Excursion:

Organized excursion

Type of Excursion:

Road trip

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Description

Thrace: Wetlands, ancient cities, and monumental tombs. A land where history meets nature, tradition comes alive, and cultures coexist in harmony.

*Bookings until 25/9

Excursion Itinerary

We depart at 06:00 in the morning from Chalkida to Thrace with our necessary stops for rest and coffee, food we arrive in Komotini. Komotini is a lively city in Thrace, capital of the prefecture of Rodopi, which stands out for its multicultural character. There, Greek Christians and Muslims coexist harmoniously, offering a unique cultural experience. It combines history, traditions, student life and a relaxed pace, with points of interest such as the Byzantine walls, mosques, museums and a beautiful pedestrian market. After settling in the afternoon at our hotel we will have free time for walks in the square of Agia Irini, a reference point of the city and in the paved Ermou. Dinner, overnight.
When we finish our breakfast we will head for our second fantastic destination, Edirne. Edirne is a historic city in Eastern Thrace in Turkey, near the borders with Greece and Bulgaria. It was the old capital of the Ottoman Empire and strongly retains traces of Ottoman architecture and culture. Here we will visit the unique Health Museum, a former Ottoman hospital (Darüşşifa) that shows how they treated mental and physical illnesses with water, music and aromatherapy. A very special experience! We will continue to the Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii) The most famous attraction of the city, the Masterpiece of Mimar Sinan - a UNESCO monument. Do not miss to see its central dome and the impressive mosaics, and we will head next to the Covered Market (Ali Paşa Çarşısı) Traditional Ottoman market with folk art items, spices, fabrics and tourist products. Ideal for small shopping or souvenirs. Free time for lunch and a walk and return to Komotini (dinner and overnight stay).
After finishing our breakfast and checking out we will take the road to Xanthi and specifically we will head to the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos on the lake, with wonderful pedestrian bridges where there is absolute silence and it is ideal for walking and taking photos. If we are lucky, we will see flamingos and other birds around us. We will have free time for lunch and exploring the area and then we will take the road back with incredible images and memories

Included

Tours and excursions with luxury air-conditioned coaches.
2 Overnight stays at a selected 4* hotel
Daily breakfasts.
Tour leader/escort.
VAT.
Liability insurance coverage

General terms and conditions of participation in an organized trip

Please read carefully the following General Terms of Participation, which constitute an integral part of the organized travel contract, as well as information and any other recommendations given to you, before registering for any of our organized trips.

Registrations - participation in organized trips

Registrations are made with:

Visit our offices Mitropoleos 1 Chalkida

By phone: 22210 39929

Electronically: lptravel_services@outlook.com or online booking

provided (in order to reserve seats on this trip):

Payment of the required advance payment (50%) or the entire amount, in cash, via credit/debit or prepaid card or by bank transfer to the tourist office.

Unreserved acceptance and compliance with these General Terms and Conditions. For valid registration, the specific trip must be indicated on the receipt of payment of the advance or prepayment, with the dates of departure and return and any other distinctive elements.

The right to participate in the trip is secured by paying the full value and related charges 7 full days before departure.

Failure to pay the full value of the trip within the stipulated time gives our Tourist Office the right to cancel the reservation and possibly demand cancellation fees, in accordance with the cancellation terms provided herein.

Cancellations

In order to implement an organized trip, it is necessary to ensure the minimum number of travelers, on which the costing of the relevant package is based. This number differs for each trip.

Cancellations of participation by the traveler are made in writing to our office or by telephone or after a visit to our office and, regardless of the date of the reservation. In particular:

In case of cancellation of the excursion 11 days (multi-day) or 6 days (single-day) before departure, a 100% refund will be given.

In case of cancellation of the excursion from 9 to 6 days before departure, the reservation will be transferred to another person under the conditions mentioned in Article 6 of the General Terms of Participation)

In the event that a replacement cannot be found, the money can be credited to a later trip within 2 months.

In case of cancellation of the excursion from 6 days (multi-day) or 2 days (single-day) up to the day of departure, the entire amount will be withheld.

In the event of cancellation of the trip by our Tourist Office and if the time of booking allows, the following deadlines for informing the Traveler and 100% refund are followed:

a) 10 days before the departure date, when the trip lasts more than six (6) days.

b) 7 days before the departure date, when the trip lasts between four (4) and five (5) days.

c) 5 days before the departure date, when the trip lasts between two (2) and three (3) days.

d) 48 hours when the trip lasts one (1) day (Day trip).

Notes

* The program may be modified for its best implementation depending on conditions (weather conditions, delays, etc.).

* Prices in the event of increases in fuel, ferry tickets, accommodation costs, etc. will be adjusted accordingly with timely information.

* We kindly ask you to arrive at the boarding points on time.

(30 minutes early) to avoid delays

* Boarding and assembly times must be adhered to for the proper operation of the program

* Food consumption is not allowed on the bus.

*In case of failure to arrive at the boarding points on time, the bus will depart without the office being held responsible, and the money will not be refunded.

Seat reservations on the bus are on a priority basis.

All travelers are informed by SMS or phone with detailed departure information 1 day before the trip.

Important

Participation in any Organized Tour implies automatic and unconditional acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions of Participation as stated on the website lptravel-services.com.