The city of Xanthi flourished economically since the 19th century due to tobacco cultivation and trading, the famous variety of "basma". The quality of local tobacco was such that it soon became sought after not only within the Ottoman Empire, but also in major markets, from Russia to Egypt and Austria.

Thus, wealth flowed to the city, many families of tobacco merchants became rich and gave part of their profits to the benefit of the Greek Orthodox community.

In this circular route, about 900 m., about 40 minutes and of low difficulty, the visitor will have the opportunity to learn about Xanthi's special relationship with tobacco, as well as the story of three of the richest and most famous tobacco trading families of the city, the family of Kougioumtzoglou, Kalevras and Matsinis. Starting from Antikas Square and ending at it, the visitor will have the opportunity to visit residences of these three families, buildings built with their own donations or homonymous squares that reflect their offer.