Thessaloniki Great alexander statue
Northern Greece
Description
Set out on a magical journey through time visiting Pella, the glorious kingdom of ancient Macedonia and Vergina, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia.
Thessaloniki also known as Salonica is a city of great historic importance and a crossroad of so many civilizations and cultures.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum which it holds and interprets artifacts from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods, mostly from the city of Thessaloniki but also from the region of Macedonia in general.
Itinerary
( 8 days )Your tour’s schedule in detail:
Arrive in Athens
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you will spend the next two nights.
Balance of the day is at leisure.
Athens Sightseeing Tour [duration approx. 4.5hours] &
Cape Sounion/Athens [duration approx. 4 hours]
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including a visit to the awesome Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheum, and Acropolis Museum Drive past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Royal Palace, Panathenian Olympic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, and lots more.
Take a couple of hours break from you Sightseeing to wander around the Plaka. It is the oldest district in Athens (it is also mentioned as "Gods' district") with outstanding scenery. The moment you start walking on its paved narrow lanes you get the feeling that you travel back in time. In the early afternoon, you will drive down the coast to Cape Sounion dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon. Return to Athens in the early evening.
In the early afternoon, you will drive down the coast to Cape Sounion dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon. Return to Athens in the early evening.
For dinner, visit Lycavittos hill or one of the numerous roof top restaurants to enjoy the magnificent night view to the Acropolis.
Athens - Delphi [day 1 of 5]
Drive to Delphi through Levadia and Arachova .Upon arrival visit the museum and the archaeological site. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
Delphi - Kalambaka [day 2 of 5]
Drive by the central Greece towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka. Then visit the breathtaking Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Kalambaka - Thessaloniki [day 3 of 5]
Drive by Trikala and Larissa to the famous, sacred Macedonian town of Dion (visit). Then continue to Thessaloniki , the largest town in Northern Greece. Visit the most interesting museum of Thessaloniki and sightseeing of the city. Dinner and Overnight.
Thessaloniki [day 4 of 5]
Morning drive to Pella, Alexander the Great’s capital (visit). Continue to Vergina to visit the tomb of the King Philip and the famous “Vergina Treasures”. Then on to Lefkadia where you visit the excavations. Return to Thessaloniki via VERIA. Dinner and Overnight.
Return to Athens [day 5 of 5]
Start the return drive to Athens through the Tempi Valley, Larissa, Lamia, Thermopylae famous for the ancient battle that took place there (visit).
Overnight in Athens
Departure:
End of our services after breakfast and checkout.
Departure / Return location
ATHENS
Departure days 2023
May 4 & 18, Jun 8 & 22, Jul 6, Sep 14, 21 & 28
Wear
Casual dressing. To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Included
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Athens, at the hotel category of your choice.
- Breakfast daily.
- Private arrival transfer [from the Athens airport or port of Piraeus].
- Organized [shared] Athens city tour including the Acropolis and its museum.
- Organized [shared] Afternoon excursion to Cape Sounion.
- Organized [shared] 5-day/4-night tour to the Greek mainland.
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
- Pick-up & Drop-off from selected Athens hotels
- Deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches
- Hotel accommodation during the mainland tour is 4 star
- Breakfast and dinner during the mainland tour
- English Speaking Qualified Guide
- Entrance Fees to the sites visited
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Drinks & Beverages during meals
- Departure transfer on day 8
- Accommodation tax
- Anything not clearly mentioned above as included.
Map
Map directions are indicative and can alternate, depending on weather and/or various circumstances.
Highlights
- Acropolis.
- Acropolis museum.
- Temple of Poseidon.
- Cape Sounion.
- Temple of Apollo.
- Delphi Archeological Museum.
- Meteora Monasteries.
- Ruins of ancient Pella.
- Vergina.
- White Tower.
