This 5 day tour commences in Athens and takes you through the Boeotia region to the traditional village of Arachova, where you will then arrive at Delphi. From that point on the tour includes the astonishing Meteora Monasteries, and as you wind your way north through Greece, you will be amazed by its mountains, fertile valleys and agriculture. The stunning and very chic and vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, welcomes you to the exquisite Byzantine Empire with its art and treasures. Travel through Macedonia to Edesa with its famous waterfalls, Naoussa with Aristotle's School where the great philosopher taught "the doctrines of morals and politics" to Alexander the Great. A major highlight of the trip includes a visit to the small village of Vergina, made famous for one of the greatest archaeological remains found buried under the village farms in the 1970's, the Royal Tombs of Makedonia, where the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father's tomb was found intact. The tombs and museum are a state of the art underground complex that will amaze you with the King's gold trinkets, shield and sword intact. The tour includes a stop to biblical Veria, to the Bema of Saint Paul. There will also be a short stop at the Jewish neighbourhood of Barbouta. Finally you will be taken to Pella, with Alexander the Great's palace. On the return to Athens you will stop to enjoy Mount Olympus, home of the 12 Greek Gods in mythology at the Temple of Dion and enjoy a stop at the Thermopylae at the Leonidas Monument remembering the 300 Spartan soldiers.
Tour Includes
Accommodation in superior four star hotels throughout
All arrival and departure transfers
All entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
All hotel taxes and service charges
English speaking professional tour guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Transportation in deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
Tour Does Not Include
Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
Gratuities of any type
International flights
Travel Insurance
Hotel Package :
Day
1
Athens - Meteora
D
Location:
Athens, Greece
Delphi, Greece
Meteora, Greece
Meeting Time
Meeting Location
Description:
Depart the busy city of Athens for the fertile plains of Boeotia and head for Arachova with the archaeological site of Delphi with its scenic Mount Parnassus in the backdrop. Arrive later in Kalambaka for your overnight at your select hotel.
Day
2
Meteora - Thessaloniki
B D
Location:
Meteora, Greece
Thessaloniki, Greece
Description:
Following breakfast, you will visit Meteora with its monasteries perched upon rocks, then depart through the Valley of Tembi with the scenic backdrop of Mount Olympus, and arrive in Thessaloniki, the second largest city with its super chic shopping. Overnight at your select hotel.
Day
3
Thessaloniki - Half Day Sightseeing
B D
Location:
Thessaloniki, Greece
Greece, Greece
Description:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then be prepared to enjoy the city known throughout the Byzantine Empire as the "co-reigning city", second in population and prestige to Constantinople. Here in Thessaloniki are some of the oldest churches in the Christian world along with the Museum of Byzantine Culture. The remainder of your day is free to enjoy at your leisure. Enjoy the shopping, its lively city center with its many coffee shops, promenade and restaurant bars. Overnight select Thessaloniki hotel.
Day
4
Thessaloniki - Makedonia Tour
B D
Location:
Thessaloniki, Greece
Description:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then be taken away for a short one and a half hour drive to Edessa, with its famous waterfall landmark. Then proceed to Naoussa to visit the sight of Aristotle's School, where the great philosopher taught a young Alexander The Great and the Makedonian Youth the "doctrines of morals and politics". You will then be taken to Vergina for one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in modern day history, the Royal Tombs of Makedonia. The untouched and intact tombs of King Phillip II (Alexander the Great's father) were found beneath the village farms in the 1970's. The museum and tomb are now a state of the art underground complex, and on display are the many gold trinkets found including the royal sword and shield. A few short miles away is the Biblical city of Veria (Beroea) and you will visit the Bema of Saint Paul and stroll through the old Jewish neighbourhood. You will return to Thessaloniki and overnight at your select hotel.
Day
5
Thessaloniki - Pella - Mount Olympus- Athens
B
Location:
Thessaloniki, Greece
Athens, Greece
Description:
After breakfast you will depart for Pella, the capital of ancient kingdom of Macedon, and visit the remnants of Alexander the Great's Royal Palace with its amazing mosaic floors from the 4th Century BC. En route back to Athens, there will be a stop at the Park at Dion at the foot of Mount Olympus. The last stop will be at the Leonidas Monument at Thermopylae to remember the 300 Spartan soldiers. End of services.
Superior
Meteora
Amalia Hotel Kalambaka
Rating :
4 Star
Amalia Hotel Kalambaka is situated in a beautiful setting just minutes away from the town of Kalambaka. The hotel is embedded on 14 acres of greenery and has been built with traditional materials to match its surroundings.The beautiful scenery is completed with running water, extensive gardens, a large swimming pool and views of the Meteora rocks.
The Mediterranean Palace Hotel is a five - star hotel of ultimate hospitality for guests with high expectations. It is close to one of the most picturesque areas of the city called “Ladadika” and it has a magnificent view of the Thermaikos Bay.
Please contact us today by either phone or email for pricing and we will be happy to assist you in achieving the best possible pricing for this package!
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