Location: Thessaloniki
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What to do and see in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia: The Best Multi-day Tours
Thessaloniki (Greek: Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloníki [θesaloˈnici] ( listen)), also familiarly known as Thessalonica or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece, with over 1 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, and the capital of Macedonia, the administrative region of Central Macedonia and the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. Its nickname is η Συμπρωτεύουσα (Symprotévousa), literally "the co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the Συμβασιλεύουσα (Symvasilévousa) or "co-reigning" city of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, alongside Constantinople.
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1. Experience Athens
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
As an archaeologist and heritage management student, my job is to prepare and present archaeological and heritage information information for public consumption. I wanted to create a tour that would highlight Athens' main attractions and not so known gems for travellers to enjoy. What makes this such a unique product is that this is a private service and you will be taken on an adventure through time across Athens and the southern prefectures. Additionally, we will take you to fantastic swimming holes and fantastic restaurants.
Inclusions: Dinner, Bottled water
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2. Mercedes Luxury Private Tour to Macedonia - Meet Alexander the Great - 2 Days
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
A Mythic Tour trying to discover all the secrets of Alexander. Exploring the place he was born, was educated, where was his palace, Also visiting Thessaloniki the Nymph of Thermaic. A lot of surprises takes place along the tour, such as wine tasting and many many others... The most passionate drivers offers you a time lapse into the Ancient Greek History Trust the locals We specialize in leisure and business trips. A team of responsible drivers corresponds your needs. Our luxurious Mercedes cars are equipped with all amenities such as, CLIMA, LEATHER SEATS,and WIFI. We would be happy to offer our services and fulfill all your needs. All our drivers are fluent English and upon request French and German speakers The training and the knowledge of our drivers is unique, ready to offer their services,satisfying all your demands Our aim is to provide the best quality services and make your stay in Greece more pleasant and successful
Inclusions: Fuel and tolls, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, WiFi on board, All Tickets for Free
Exclusions: Lunch, meals and other beverages, Official tour guide (you can include one after the booking), Tips and gratuities
Reviewed By manosm713
We loved they treated to us!Great hospitality, great drivers. They offered chargers, free WiFi which was very important for us
3. 8-Days Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki
8 Day/ 7 Nights exploring Chalkidiki and Thessaloniki. Spend 2 nights in Thessaloniki and 5 nights Chalkidiki. Highlights: Thessaloniki (White Tower, Rotonda, Galerien Complex, Old town, Archeological Museum, Church of Agios Dimitrios), Chalkidiki (It is said that nowhere in Greece can be found beaches such in Chalkidiki. The region combines perfectly Greek light, preserved landscapes, colors, and fragrances) Thessaloniki, attractive city and capital of the north, inspires culture in every corner. Meet the long history and stroll through the narrow streets lined with flavors and perfumes. In Central Macedonia meet also the region of Chalkidiki where the Aegean Sea penetrates deeply into the land forming three peninsulas that give the characteristic form of ‘legs’.
Inclusions: 4-star hotel on Half board basis in Chalikidiki, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, One day cruise to Mount Athos, Arrival and departure transfers with assistance, 4-star hotel on Bed and breakfast in Thessaloniki, Half day Thessaloniki city guided sightseeing tour, 24 hour emergency phone number
Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Food and drinks, unless specified, Travel insurance, International flights, Possibility to extend trip
Reviewed By sunset765
Highly recommend this tour of Greece if you want to see some of the highlights - Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. There are many transfers (from airport to hotel, hotels to ferries, etc), and this tour helped to make them seamless. There was a great level of flexibility, and at the same time the schedule also made sure you got to see what you were hoping to see. For example, in Santorini, there was a full day tour, which included a winery, beautiful views, and Oía at sunset (aka the gorgeous view that everyone has photos of)- if we had been on our own, it would have been challenging to get back to the hotel after staying late at Oía, though thanks to the tour we just hopped on a bus.
4. 5-Day Tour of Athens and Thessaloniki
Discover Athens, the capital of Greece. Visit the most famous archaeological sites and museums of the city. Continue with Plaka district on the foot of Acropolis, Walk Ermou street from Syntagma to Monastiraki. Drink ouzo in Thiseion. For a real Greek nightlife experience visit Psirri area, Fly to Thessaloniki the second major city in Greece. This modern city has an important heritage consisting of Roman and Byzantine museums and buildings recounting its past. A trip to Thessaloniki must include a coffee in Aristotelous, do some serious shopping in Tsimiski and last but not least enjoy one drink in Ladadika listening to Greek music. Highlights Athens: Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum, Erechtheion, Pnyx Hill, Plaka, Monastiraki, Psirri Highlights Thessaloniki: White Tower, Archaeological Museum, Central market, Ladadika, Ano Poli. Saint Demetrius Church
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Domestic Flight ticket ATHENS – THESSALONIKI or v.v, Accommodation: 4 nights in 4-star hotels of your choice
Exclusions: City tax, Travel insurance
Reviewed By sunset765
Highly recommend this tour of Greece if you want to see some of the highlights - Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. There are many transfers (from airport to hotel, hotels to ferries, etc), and this tour helped to make them seamless. There was a great level of flexibility, and at the same time the schedule also made sure you got to see what you were hoping to see. For example, in Santorini, there was a full day tour, which included a winery, beautiful views, and Oía at sunset (aka the gorgeous view that everyone has photos of)- if we had been on our own, it would have been challenging to get back to the hotel after staying late at Oía, though thanks to the tour we just hopped on a bus.
5. 8 Days Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia & Kosovo on a Motorbike
With this tour, you will experience some of the best from Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, and Kosovo. It is very rich in historical, archaeological and natural sites. It will make you understand the complexity and the delicacy of the region. You will learn a lot from all the conflicts and turbulences in this relatively small area, but which is having such an intense and long history. Except for the ancient periods, we will cover one of the most controversial and dramatic modern history periods - the collapse of Yugoslavia. Your adventure will be guided by one of our highly educated and professional guides. You will ride on carefully selected roads and stay in recommended 3* hotels.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Entrance fees in the scheduled places , Professional English speaking guide , 8 Nights at 3* hotels , Airport transfers
Exclusions: Gratuities, Fuel charges , Support vehicle (we can provide upon request - 120 Euro per day), Rental Motorbikes (we can provide upon request)
Reviewed By christS4874QK
I was picked up at my hotel in the morning and taken to where the bikes and gear are kept. Adrian greeted me with a warm welcome and I was quickly outfitted with very nice riding gear. Adrian completed an overview of the trip, a safety brief, and we were on our way. After a short ride through town, we were soon on the highway heading south from Sofia for about an hour. The traffic was light and this was a nice ride. We stopped at a rest stop and Adrian made sure that I was comfortable and that everything was well. After a quick snack and rest, we were back on the highway. After a short ride, we quickly exited the highway and the real fun began! The ride up the mountain was spectacular! Adrian kept a nice pace and checked on me often (as I had not ridden in a few years). After a 45-minute winding ride up the gorgeous hillside, we arrived at the Rila Monastery. What a beautiful place with a rich history set with high mountain tops in the background. Adrian, who had a tourism degree, provided a detailed account of the amazing story of the monastery from it's beginnings to modern-day. After a few hours strolling around the grounds, we got back on the bikes and went a short way back down the mountain and enjoyed an incredible lunch at a very nice restaurant and sat right next to a beautiful river. The fresh trout was delicious! The tour then took a detour to a very nice winery and I purchased four bottles of wine to enjoy with my wife back in the States. This was a beautiful place, set in the vineyards, surrounded by flowers, with the majestic mountains off in the distance. The last leg was very nice back roads returning to Sofia. Adrian stopped a number of times to point out very interesting aspects from the Soviet era, including an enormous metals factory (miles long), and a portion of the road we were on that, was actually part of an old military runway. The tour ended nearly 10 hours after it began, back at my hotel. I left the bike and front and Adrian returned later to retrieve it. This was a very professional operation and Adrian could not have been a better guide and riding partner. What an amazing day we had! I can not wait to return to beautiful Sofia and it's amazing people and take another tour with this tremendous outfit! Adrian, as promised, provided a really cool video of our day from his 360 degree HD camera so I may revisit the wonderful experience. Well done!
6. Via Egnatia Tour
The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed Illyricum, Macedonia and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, North Macedonia Greece and European Turkey as a continuation of Via Appia. Starting at Dyrrachium (now Durres) on the Adriatic Sea, the road followed a difficult route along the river Genusus (Shkumbin), over the Candaviae mountains and thence to the highlands around Lake Ohrid. It then turned south, following several high mountain passes to reach the northern coastline of the Aegean Sea at Thessalonica. From there it ran through Thrace to the city of Byzantium (later Constantinople, now Istanbul). It covered a total distance of about 1,120 km (696 miles/746 Roman miles). Like other major Roman roads, it was about six meters (19.6 ft) wide, paved with large polygonal stone slabs or covered with a hard layer of sand.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 8 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By AnnieM007
I can't thank our tour guide Adam enough for giving us a fun filled day from start to finish. If you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide you will agree with me that he is one interesting man on this planet! He went above and beyond, even making additional pit stops. He showed us so much in one day that would of easily taken us two to three days to do. The tour exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to do future day trips in other countries/cities with Albanian Express Travel and Adam!
7. Athens- Meteora-Thessaloniki
Explore Athens, Meteora and Thessaloniki, so unique places with different types of History. Accomodation on request we will find for you.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: accomodation
Reviewed By Roger C
This is a good (mainly historic) introduction to the key sites in Corfu town and a useful start for any stay there. Nina was a very helpful and friendly guide.
8. Greece Golden Circle! From Athens to Athens 10Days Private Land Tour
Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Pelloponesse-Delphi-Meteora-Macedonis makes this 10days trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls, English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums), Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuity(optional), Meals, Entrance Fees, Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator), Hotel accommodation(If you wish to arrange your room call us on the phone number provided by Viator)
Reviewed By trippintheworld
I am very late with my review as my trip was in September 2019, but it was so amazing I didn't want to miss sharing it with all of you. We were on a cruise and Athens was a port of call. We hired Dennis for 7 plus hours and together we designed a fantastic itinerary. He showed me where to go to purchase tickets ahead of time and all things were a go from the moment we got off the ship. We saw everything! Dennis was helpful, polite, flexible and we were so lucky to get him to show us around the great sights of Athens. Athens is a HUGE city. If you are not in town long please take my advice and hire Tours of Athens for a PRIVATE air conditioned tour. We had plenty of time in each place and it was very very hot so having a vehicle just waiting for us was a no brainer. We had 6 people total and I believe we each around 80 euros for the entire day. Well worth it. Time is money! Thank you Dennis and I am so sorry for the late review.
9. Authentic Balkan experience
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!
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Climbing equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Personal expenses, gratuities
Reviewed By BentFr2310
Excellent guide, very lnformative and knowing. Nice walk in a both beautiful and challiging surrounding. Fine Food and equipmenr.
10. Mount Athos Monasteries 3 Days Single Room Luxury Tour
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 luxury 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.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance VIsa, Transport by speed boat/ferry boat, 5 – 7 monasteries visit, Transport by Luxury SUV to visit all monasteries, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional English speaking driver, Luxury single room
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By CollinsE2013
This service is AMAZING!!! He contacted me in the UK same day I booked the pick up service. My wife and I were picked from the airport by Konstatinos, who arrived very early and patiently waited for us, with our names clearly visible in his hands. Konstatinos is very polite and respectful, making sure to help with and sort our luggages, and ensuring he opened our doors for us and shutting the doors after my wife and I. The drive to our hotel from the airport was very smooth and interesting because Konstatinos told us about Greece, while explaining the various attractions and points of interests. Konstatinos also picked my wife and I from our hotel in Lithohoro to Thessaloniki for our visits to the various attractions, telling us which attractions are the best. On our return to our hotel Konstatinos took us to a fantastic grocery shop that had everything we needed so that we can get some essential supplies; he waited so patiently for us while we shopped, never complaining or unhappy about the extra time incurred by him. At the end of our holiday, Konstatinos arrived very early to take us to the Thessaloniki airport, ensuring we got there on time as instructed. Konstatinos is an amazing driver, very friendly and intelligent, he understands and speaks English excellently. He is very polite and such a gentleman always ensuring he opens our doors for us and shutting the doors after my wife and I. He made our comfort and enjoyment a point of duty, reassuring us that we can contact him anytime as needed. Thank you very much for everything KONSTATINOS!!! Konstatinos and the service provided are simply AMAZING!!!
