Thessaloniki Tours - page 5

We start our tour at the Upper Town (Ano Poli) at Trigoniou Tower, where we visit the Old Monastery of Vlatadon. Later on, walking through the picturesque alleys of Ano Poli, we reach the Church of Hosios David. Afterwards, we continue our Byzantine walk and visit the church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos. Then, we make our way to the Byzantine Bath of Thessaloniki. We realize our next stop at the glorious Rotunda, one of the most ancient and most impressive monuments of the city. Near Rotunda, the Church of Saint Panteleimon is located. Our next stop takes place at Aristotelous square, in the city centre, where we visit the church of Panagia Chalkeon. Finally we visit the church of Saint Sofia, the «Big Church», as it used to be the metropolitan church of the city with the famous mural painting on its dome of the 9th century and the Early-Christian chapiters of the 5th century. Saint Sofia, as well as all the previous monuments we visit, are part of the World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

Observe the air that is crossing the sails and the constantly flowing sea. Ground your feet to the warm sand and move your bodies to the rhythm of your breath. Let us guide you through this blissful experience! Explore the practice of yoga as we connect our mind and body with the wind and the sea. Experience the purity of sailing with a daily practice among the natural elements both on the boat and in secluded bays. Join a journey of cleansing and purification of body and mind. This is a private tailor-made activity so once you complete your booking one of our advisors will contact you to help you adjust all the details according to your preferences.

Private transfer service only for your group by our comfortable minivan. You will enjoy the driving through the west part of Greece

Departure for Kalambaka a highlight of your stay in Greece . Arrival and visit the famous Meteora, geological formations unique in their kind, on which the Monasteries are perched; they were built in the 14th century and they are rich in precious testimonies of Byzantine art. Nowdays , only six monasteries are well preserved and four of them are still inhabited ,we are going to visit 2 of them . Afterwards , there is free time for lunch in town of Kalambaka . Return to Thessaloniki , last stop along the way in the beautiful Valley of Tempi , at the chapel of Saint Paraskevi .

Buy your hop-on, hop-off bus tickets today and get ready to explore Thessaloniki with City Sightseeing! Once part of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, this Greek port city has a rich history which is just waiting to be discovered. Many monuments have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with some of the mosaics considered great masterpieces of Early Christian art, as we pass most of them with our open top double decker buses. Furthermore, our daily valid tickets give our customers the flixibility to explore the city sights at their leisure and with their own pace.

During the cruise you can visit some of the best fishing spots of Sithonia while you enjoy all the luxuries of a sailing yacht. A crew of angling experts will guide you from spot to spot where fish are biting, ensuring you get the most out of your experience

• Trigoniou Tower • Old Monastery of Vlatadon • Church of Hosios David (Monastery of Latomou) • Saint Nicholas Orphanos • Rotunda • Saint Sofia

We approach the mountain Olympus, the highest Greek mountain, residence of the 12 Gods. We continue to the traditional village of Litochoro. Free time for a tour of this picturesque and return to your hotel.

With the ancient lyre of Apollo as our main musical instrument, the ancient tympanon of Dionysus as our drums, along with enchanting voices, we will dive with you deep into the lesser-known details of ancient Greek mythology, where gods and goddesses fall in love, take revenge, feel ashame, become merciless or teach morality. SEIKILO music ensemble is an internationally renowned band, as they have performed all over the world for music concerts and interactive educational events that took place in museums, festivals, schools, conferences etc. such as Nicosia Archaeological Museum (Cyprus), Pirenostrum (Spain), Le son Continu (France), Cremona Mondomusica (Italy), Rudolstadt (Germany) and many more.

A city that served as a bridge for commerce between Europe and Asia Minor, Thessaloniki is a treasure trove of historic landmarks that bear witness to its eventful past. According to legend, even the Apostle Paul came here to preach, leaving the seeds to what would become one of the first Christian capitals of Europe. We will take you through the ages on this walking tour, where you will learn about the distant Greek and Macedonian past to the times of the Ottoman Empire and present-day Greece, with views of the city’s famous world heritage sites. You will learn about: Foundation in 315 BC Hellenistic Era Roman Empire and its importance as a trade center between Europe and Asia One of the first Christian centers of the world Byzantine Empire (second largest city after Constantinople Crusades and the Kingdom of Thessalonica The Ottoman Empire 19th Century modernization The first Balkan War and Thessaloniki’s liberation Post-WWII boom

Join on a 3 hour tour to visit Vergina Royal Tombs, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Explore the ruins of the first Kingdom of Macedonia, dating back to the 11th century B.C. Macedonian Kingdom and learn everything about two of Greece’s most important personalities, King Philip II and his son “Alexander the Great”. This tour has a single price for up to 4 persons!

Meet us at the pickup point near your hotel and begin the sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki. You will have the opportunity to see the White Tower, the main landmark of the city, the Galerius Arch, the Rotonda monument, the Old Town (Ano Poli) and the City Walls, where you will be able to admire the marvelous view of Thessaloniki! During your tour, there will be a short stop at Agios Demetrius Byzantine church and its crypt and you can also visit the Archaeological Museum. Free time in the city center and return to the hotels.

Leave Thessaloniki and travel to the natural hot springs of the Pozar Thermal Baths to relax in the healing waters, while nature and Mount Voras offer a stunning backdrop. Benefit from the healing properties of water naturally heated to a temperature of 37° Celsius. Known for its amazing taste, it is said the water helps in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions, poor circulation, respiratory problems, and kidney disease, including kidney stones. Enjoy lunch at a pretty village next to Pozar and taste the traditional flavors of Greece. Visit the local market and marvel at the goods on display. Continue to the city of Edessa. Get some free time to visit the spectacular waterfalls before returning to Thessaloniki.

We offer a private tour to the foothills of mount Olympus. Enjoy the majestic nature and experience the rich history of the "mountain of the Gods" with with the sense of safety and luxury of our private tour!

Half day city tour to visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki with its gold and silver treasures and many other finds of the area of Central Macedonia, the famous UNESCO monument of the Rotonda, walk by the White Tower, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Galerius and visit the basilika of St. Demetrios, patron saint of the city. Your qualified guide, Efi will explain everything about her home town. Get a taste of the second biggest city of Greece with its rich history, lots of monuments, views, great gastronomy and sea breeze on the waterfront

Myths surround the city of Ioannina They hover in the mist that often hangs over its lake and the island in its centre. This time, the myths don’t revolve around gods and heroes, but rather historical personalities. Chief among them is Ali Pasha, the maverick 19th century Turko-Albanian ruler and his court. Intertwined with Ioannina’s history, in this corner of Western Greece, other myths haunt the old, walled district, the Kastro, the citadel of Its Kale, the Byzantine monasteries on the Island and the rich museums.

Enjoy a multi-day tour by visiting Mount Athos which is called the “Garden of Virgin Mary” by the monks. Mount Athos has been inhabited since ancient times and is known for its nearly 1,800-year continuous Christian presence and its long historical monastic traditions, which date back to at least 800 A.D. and the Byzantine era. Today, over 2,000 monks from Greece and many other countries, including Eastern Orthodox countries such as Romania, Moldova, Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Russia, live an ascetic life in Athos, isolated from the rest of the world. The Athonite monasteries feature a rich collection of well-preserved artifacts, rare books, ancient documents, and artworks of immense historical value. Discover it all in a visit that combines a religious miracle along with a visit to a UNESCO’s World heritage monument. According to the procedures, foreigners must obtain an Entrance Visa, therefore all visits can be scheduled in a weeks time.

Experience a private tour to Meteora! Imposing, majestic rocks, green hiking paths and monasteries that are "hanging from the sky". Meteora is an amazing scenery that you must not miss!. This almost “unearthly state” with monasteries that clambered on the edge of impressive steep mountainous masses, challenge you to discover the majesty of nature. The earth meets the sky, the human intervention the divine element and the traveler finds the emotional serenity and spiritual well being which arises eternally from the atmosphere. Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world visit Meteora in order to admire this unique phenomenon. Since 1988, Meteora is part of the World Heritage sites of UNESCO. Don’t miss this absolute experience!

Departure for the visit of the archaeological site of Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. Guided tour of the site and the museum.

This private guided experience is unique for the North of Greece visitors, who are interested to see and hear where Christianity all started in Europe and the rest of the world. It is a must-see attraction when travelling in the Steps of St. Paul. Philippi site is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list and excavations are still going on in this vast site. The ancient theatre of Philippi is used in summertime for the summer Philippi festival plays and concerts today.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What impressive multiethnic heritage has the city? What marks did the different civilizations left there? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is the meaning of the magnificent Roman Rotunda is Thessaloniki's monument? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Authentic images and unique experiences in a virgin landscape! Tours, eco-tours and activities at the Mavrovo National Park in Skopje. Rafting, climbing Korab top, climbing, SUP and kayak on the lake are some of the activities we can do. Departure from Thessaloniki at 17:00 from the end of line 31 in Voulgari, 17:30 from the KTEL Macedonia station. Direction to Skopje and to our hostel in Mavrovo. There we will meet our host and mountain guide and inform us of the next 2 days program. Saturday and Sunday we will dedicate them to activities and getting to know the wonderful area. Our return begins Monday morning and we will stop in Durrani for the ultimate enjoyment of nature. 4 days full of nature and activities!

Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer to Thessaloniki Airport. A professional driver will meet you in the arrivals hall (arrival transfer) or in the hotel lobby (departure transfer) and take you directly to the point. Choose from two comfortable vehicles to suit your group size: sedan up to 3 people and minivan 4-8 passengers. Thanks to the car size variety, it is an ideal choice for individuals, families and bigger groups. Hope you will enjoy your stay in Thessaloniki!

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