Things to do in Central Macedonia, Greece: The Best Day Trips from

Spend 5.5-hours seeing the sights while cruising the waters of Kolpos Agiou Orousf. As you travel along the shores of Mount Athos, you will hear commentary on the monasteries located in this spiritual center. Enjoy a 90-minute stop in the village of Ouranoupoli where you can grab a bite to eat (at own expense) or stroll past local shops.

Inclusions: Transport by luxury A/C bus, Commentary & information throughout the cruise through speakers, Folklore show with traditional dances & Greek music, English speaking expert escort, Cruise tickets, All taxes

Exclusions: Professional guide, Lunch & drinks, Gratuities (optional), Personal Expenses

An amazing opporunity to drive through the coastal avenue with beatiful sea view all along until you reach the most southern and eastern point of the Attica peninsula to visit the Temple of Poseidon and enjoy the best view of the Aegean Sea.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Food and drinks, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Wifi

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Meteora is a one of its kind location on Earth. Its a phenomenal rock formation that is a must visit. The Christian Orthodox monasteries on the top of the rocks are unique as well. Visiting Meteora is a great both travelling and religious experience. SKG bus transfers & tours offers private trips to Meteora, starting from Thessaloniki area. Our tour is strictly private and also customizable as per our passengers instructions. Your driver and guide is a level 6 Google local guide. Minimum persons 1 - maximum persons 8

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Entrance fees to monasteries

Pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith. Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands. Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Enter inside three monasteries (usually Great Meteoron, Varlaam and Roussanou), Visit Trikala City (optionally), Wifi on board (free)

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Guide who speaks your language, Entrance fees per person at each monastery

This tour is an all day Meteora experience. Joining this tour you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region, take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy your lunch at Kastraki posing a nice back-round of the high cliffs.

Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Tablet or Ipad on-board

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)

Explore the Mountain of the Olympian Gods and see the top attractions of Pieria in a full day tour. Visit the Archaeological Park of Dion, which is the most important archeological site at Mt Olympus. In the area comprised by the archeological park of Dion Sanctuaries, where found from Hellenistic and Roman periods. Afterwards, at Enipeas ravine discover the original Monastery of Saint Dionysius and walk toward his cave. For the mountain lovers you will be enchanted by the impressive slopes, the lush vegetation, the picturesque wooden bridges and the large waterfall of Enipeas with it's crystal clean running waters. Furthermore, take a stroll in the picturesque village of Palaios Panteleimon, where is also lunch time. Also have a glimpse of the castle of Platamonas with suprime view on Aegean sea and the olympic beach of Katerini.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch or Refreshments, Gratuities

Enjoy a full-day, small group tour close to the highest and most famous mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. Olympus was notable in Greek mythology as the home of the Greek gods, from atop the Mytikas peak. Mount Olympus is also noted for its very rich flora and the several unique species found there. You will also visit also the archaeological site of Ancient Dion which was an important religious center regarding the worship of the Greek Gods.

Inclusions: Transport by luxury A/C bus, Professional and licensed guide, Pick-up/drop-off from designated meeting points, All taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Lunch & drinks, Personal Expenses, Entrance fees (8 Euro per person)

Enjoy a full day trip (10 hours) back in history to two of the most important archaeological sites of northern Greece. Set out on a guided magical journey through time visiting Pella, the glorious kingdom of ancient Macedonia and Vergina, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia.

Inclusions: Transport by luxury bus, Professional and licensed guide, Pick-up/drop-off from designated meeting points, All taxes

Exclusions: Entrance fees (20 Euro per person), Lunch & drinks, Gratuities (optional), Personal expenses

Sail towards the south of the Athos Peninsula and see from a close distance (from the boat), the mysterious and miraculous place which has been for centuries the center of Orthodoxy and you will find out new information about the history of Mount Athos and 8 of its monasteries. Stop in Ouranoupoli, where you will have enough free time to discover the village, to take a walk, to shop or to have a traditional meal in one of the taverns there.

Inclusions: Transfer, Boat

Exclusions: Assistant, Meals, Any food, drink or services not specified above

The program begins with a transfer by bus from your hotel to Pefkochori or N. Marmaras. A leisurely day, cruising the blue waters of Toroneos Gulf and the coastline of the Sithonia and Kassandra peninsulas. The perfect day for sunbath, swimming or enjoying the fabulous view and the marvelous atmosphere. During the cruise we stop on a beautiful beach to relax and swim. We will continue then with a lunch on the boat. Our next stop will be in a tourist village from Sithonia or Kassandra peninsula, where you will have enough time for coffee or shopping. And finally, our last stop will be at Kelifos Island, the perfect place for swimming and snorkeling, where you can jump into the water straight from the boat. This island is called by the locals “the turtle Island”. The cruise offers you unique moments and relaxation, often accompanied by seagulls and dolphins and listening to the charming Greek music (bouzouki).

Inclusions: Lunch, All taxes, Guide

Exclusions: Tips, Personal expenses