About this tour

3-Day Trip Itinerary from Tirana to Istanbul and Edirne

Day 1: Tirana to Istanbul

Morning: Departure from Tirana

7:00 AM: Depart from Tirana by minibus.

9:30 AM: Quick breakfast break (30 minutes).

10:00 AM: Continue towards the Greek border.

Midday: Crossing into Greece

11:30 AM: Arrive at the Greek border. Allow 1 hour for border crossing.

12:30 PM: Depart for Thessaloniki.

Afternoon: Lunch in Thessaloniki

2:00 PM: Arrive in Thessaloniki. Have lunch at a local restaurant (1.5 hours).

3:30 PM: Visit the White Tower (30 minutes).

4:00 PM: Depart for Istanbul.

Evening: Arrival in Istanbul

6:30 PM: Arrive in Istanbul. Check into your hotel.

7:30 PM: Dinner in Sultanahmet (1.5 hours).

9:00 PM: Stroll in Sultanahmet Square to see Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque illuminated.

Day 2: A Full Day in Istanbul

Morning: Exploring the City

8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.

9:00 AM: Visit Topkapi Palace (2-3 hours).

11:30 AM: Explore Hagia Sophia (1 hour).

12:30 PM: Lunch in Sultanahmet area (1 hour).

Afternoon: Cultural Experiences

1:30 PM: Visit Basilica Cistern (1 hour).

2:30 PM: Walk to the Grand Bazaar for shopping (1.5 hours).

Evening: Dinner and Culture

4:00 PM: Visit the Spice Bazaar (1 hour).

5:00 PM: Free time to explore the local area.

7:00 PM: Dinner in the Karaköy area (1.5 hours).

9:00 PM: Optional evening Bosphorus cruise (2 hours).

Day 3: Istanbul to Edirne and Return to Tirana

Morning: Departure for Edirne

8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

9:00 AM: Depart for Edirne by minibus (about 2.5 hours).

11:30 AM: Arrive in Edirne. Visit Selimiye Mosque (1 hour).

Afternoon: Exploring Edirne

12:30 PM: Lunch in Edirne (1 hour).

1:30 PM: Visit Edirne Palace (1 hour).

2:30 PM: Explore Beyazid II Mosque and Museum (1 hour).

Evening: Return to Tirana

3:30 PM: Depart for Tirana (about 12 hours, including border crossing).

5:30 PM: Cross into Greece (allow 1 hour for border crossing).

8:00 PM: Arrive back in Tirana.

Tips:

• Check for any travel restrictions or conditions.
• Currency: Bring some euros for Greece and Turkish lira for Istanbul.
• Time Management: Be cautious with traffic, especially in Istanbul.

Locations

• Turkey