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Most of us associate Greece mainly with the clear and transparent sea, sunshine, and relaxation on the beach on one of the thousands of islands that this beautiful country with a rugged coastline offers. However, few can appreciate the equally enchanting inland, formed by the mountainous Olympus range known from Greek mythology and other natural or historical gems.
Skip the sea for once and follow this itinerary to explore a slightly different side of this romantic country. The itinerary will provide you with a diverse mix of experiences, during which you will taste almost everything essential that Greece offers. While Thessaloniki provides the first dose of monuments from the ancient or Byzantine era, vibrant nightlife, and rich gastronomy, in Meteora you will be amazed by the beautiful rock formations and monasteries literally glued to the tops of vertical sandstone cliffs. Encounters with local gods will be ensured by the magical center of ancient Delphi, and you will end everything in historical Athens, one of the oldest cities and the main center of antiquity dotted with monuments of world importance. And if you still miss the sea, know that both Thessaloniki and Athens, located further south, lie on the coast and you will also find beaches in their vicinity.
In terms of leisure activities, everyone will find something for themselves here, and the local excellent cuisine, wine, friendly people, and relaxed lifestyle only enhance the pleasant moments spent in this cradle of antiquity, the land of gods and famous thinkers.
!!ATTENTION!! You must purchase tickets to some monuments in advance. Details are provided directly in the itinerary or HERE.
Most of us associate Greece mainly with the clear and transparent sea, sunshine, and relaxation on the beach on one of the thousands of islands that this beautiful country with a rugged coastline offers. However, few can appreciate the equally enchanting inland, formed by the mountainous Olympus range known from Greek mythology and other natural or historical gems.
Skip the sea for once and follow this itinerary to explore a slightly different side of this romantic country. The itinerary will provide you with a diverse mix of experiences, during which you will taste almost everything essential that Greece offers. While Thessaloniki provides the first dose of monuments from the ancient or Byzantine era, vibrant nightlife, and rich gastronomy, in Meteora you will be amazed by the beautiful rock formations and monasteries literally glued to the tops of vertical sandstone cliffs. Encounters with local gods will be ensured by the magical center of ancient Delphi, and you will end everything in historical Athens, one of the oldest cities and the main center of antiquity dotted with monuments of world importance. And if you still miss the sea, know that both Thessaloniki and Athens, located further south, lie on the coast and you will also find beaches in their vicinity.
In terms of leisure activities, everyone will find something for themselves here, and the local excellent cuisine, wine, friendly people, and relaxed lifestyle only enhance the pleasant moments spent in this cradle of antiquity, the land of gods and famous thinkers.
!!ATTENTION!! You must purchase tickets to some monuments in advance. Details are provided directly in the itinerary or HERE.
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Day 1
Your arrival day will serve as a first taste of the country (both figuratively and literally). After arrival, you can get to the center of Thessaloniki relatively easily and quickly by local bus line. Depending on the time, you can start exploring the city.
What better way to start exploring the country than through its famous local gastronomy. The popular Modiano Market can be a good place to start. In addition to delicacies, it also offers a lively, authentic atmosphere, as it is commonly visited by locals. Immediately after arrival, you can experience the famous relaxed Greek atmosphere and blend in with the local smiling and friendly people.
In addition to shopping and tasting at the market, a pleasant start to your vacation can be a walk along the local sea promenade, which lines the entire city center from the port to the White Tower, where a new, modern promenade follows. On the way, you can stop at the center of all the action and the heart of the city - Aristotelous Square.
History fans can start their journey through the country by visiting one of the museums located around the White Tower (Archaeological Museum or Museum of Byzantine Culture) or the port (Cinema Museum, Photography Museum or Maritime Museum).
You can spend the whole day or even just a few evening hours in many other places without a specific goal, such as wandering through the lively streets of the Ladadika district around Aristotelous Square with its lively bars and restaurants.
This itinerary takes all of these places into account for the next day, and details are always provided. Including some of them on the day of arrival will save time, as there is really a lot to see in Thessaloniki in one day and you may be limited by opening hours. Tomorrow's itinerary is quite busy.
Day 2
A busy program awaits you, as Thessaloniki has a lot to offer and you only have one day to explore it. Fortunately, most of the sights and attractions are concentrated in a small area in the city center. This capital of the Macedonia region is a bit of an open-air museum, as it offers archaeological excavations of old palaces right in the city center, surrounded by wide streets and surrounding buildings. Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum or the Palace of Emperor Galerius - an important ruler of the Roman Empire. Climb the winding streets of the old romantic quarter to the walls and enjoy the view of the city surrounded by the endless sea. Explore the local ancient or Byzantine monuments inscribed on the UNESCO list. Enjoy the sunset and the evening atmosphere on the local promenade. And since Thessaloniki is a student city, there is no shortage of lively nightlife, shopping, festivals, cultural events and rich gastronomy. An ideal place to tune in to this relaxed and beautiful country.
Day 3
This place is truly incredible and will surely enchant you. Some call it the Eighth Wonder of the World, and they are not far from the truth. The very location of the local sandstone cliffs rising from the surrounding vast plain seems like a divine revelation. The cluster of Orthodox monasteries literally hanging on the tops of seemingly inaccessible steep rock formations then enhances this incredible spectacle. Of the more than twenty local temples, six main ones are accessible. Embark on their exploration in the following days and immerse yourself in the role of the old monks, whose tenacity and skill in building structures in such inaccessible terrain is almost mysterious and evokes in a person the idea of the intervention of local gods, to whom you are a little closer from the temples standing on the tops of the rocks :)
!!ATTENTION!! Keep in mind that when visiting places of worship, you must adhere to the dress code. Men should wear long pants and a t-shirt with sleeves, women pants/skirts below the knees and cover their shoulders. If it is a sweltering day and you do not want to wear long clothes all day, monasteries usually offer the possibility of renting clothes to cover up.
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The adventure awaits
Most of us associate Greece mainly with the clear and transparent sea, sunshine, and relaxation on the beach on one of the thousands of islands that this beautiful country with a rugged coastline offers. However, few can appreciate the equally enchanting inland, formed by the mountainous Olympus range known from Greek mythology and other natural or historical gems.
Skip the sea for once and follow this itinerary to explore a slightly different side of this romantic country. The itinerary will provide you with a diverse mix of experiences, during which you will taste almost everything essential that Greece offers. While Thessaloniki provides the first dose of monuments from the ancient or Byzantine era, vibrant nightlife, and rich gastronomy, in Meteora you will be amazed by the beautiful rock formations and monasteries literally glued to the tops of vertical sandstone cliffs. Encounters with local gods will be ensured by the magical center of ancient Delphi, and you will end everything in historical Athens, one of the oldest cities and the main center of antiquity dotted with monuments of world importance. And if you still miss the sea, know that both Thessaloniki and Athens, located further south, lie on the coast and you will also find beaches in their vicinity.
In terms of leisure activities, everyone will find something for themselves here, and the local excellent cuisine, wine, friendly people, and relaxed lifestyle only enhance the pleasant moments spent in this cradle of antiquity, the land of gods and famous thinkers.
!!ATTENTION!! You must purchase tickets to some monuments in advance. Details are provided directly in the itinerary or HERE.
Most of us associate Greece mainly with the clear and transparent sea, sunshine, and relaxation on the beach on one of the thousands of islands that this beautiful country with a rugged coastline offers. However, few can appreciate the equally enchanting inland, formed by the mountainous Olympus range known from Greek mythology and other natural or historical gems.
Skip the sea for once and follow this itinerary to explore a slightly different side of this romantic country. The itinerary will provide you with a diverse mix of experiences, during which you will taste almost everything essential that Greece offers. While Thessaloniki provides the first dose of monuments from the ancient or Byzantine era, vibrant nightlife, and rich gastronomy, in Meteora you will be amazed by the beautiful rock formations and monasteries literally glued to the tops of vertical sandstone cliffs. Encounters with local gods will be ensured by the magical center of ancient Delphi, and you will end everything in historical Athens, one of the oldest cities and the main center of antiquity dotted with monuments of world importance. And if you still miss the sea, know that both Thessaloniki and Athens, located further south, lie on the coast and you will also find beaches in their vicinity.
In terms of leisure activities, everyone will find something for themselves here, and the local excellent cuisine, wine, friendly people, and relaxed lifestyle only enhance the pleasant moments spent in this cradle of antiquity, the land of gods and famous thinkers.
!!ATTENTION!! You must purchase tickets to some monuments in advance. Details are provided directly in the itinerary or HERE.
Your itinerary - Easy to personalizeincluded
Day 1
Your arrival day will serve as a first taste of the country (both figuratively and literally). After arrival, you can get to the center of Thessaloniki relatively easily and quickly by local bus line. Depending on the time, you can start exploring the city.
What better way to start exploring the country than through its famous local gastronomy. The popular Modiano Market can be a good place to start. In addition to delicacies, it also offers a lively, authentic atmosphere, as it is commonly visited by locals. Immediately after arrival, you can experience the famous relaxed Greek atmosphere and blend in with the local smiling and friendly people.
In addition to shopping and tasting at the market, a pleasant start to your vacation can be a walk along the local sea promenade, which lines the entire city center from the port to the White Tower, where a new, modern promenade follows. On the way, you can stop at the center of all the action and the heart of the city - Aristotelous Square.
History fans can start their journey through the country by visiting one of the museums located around the White Tower (Archaeological Museum or Museum of Byzantine Culture) or the port (Cinema Museum, Photography Museum or Maritime Museum).
You can spend the whole day or even just a few evening hours in many other places without a specific goal, such as wandering through the lively streets of the Ladadika district around Aristotelous Square with its lively bars and restaurants.
This itinerary takes all of these places into account for the next day, and details are always provided. Including some of them on the day of arrival will save time, as there is really a lot to see in Thessaloniki in one day and you may be limited by opening hours. Tomorrow's itinerary is quite busy.
Day 2
A busy program awaits you, as Thessaloniki has a lot to offer and you only have one day to explore it. Fortunately, most of the sights and attractions are concentrated in a small area in the city center. This capital of the Macedonia region is a bit of an open-air museum, as it offers archaeological excavations of old palaces right in the city center, surrounded by wide streets and surrounding buildings. Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum or the Palace of Emperor Galerius - an important ruler of the Roman Empire. Climb the winding streets of the old romantic quarter to the walls and enjoy the view of the city surrounded by the endless sea. Explore the local ancient or Byzantine monuments inscribed on the UNESCO list. Enjoy the sunset and the evening atmosphere on the local promenade. And since Thessaloniki is a student city, there is no shortage of lively nightlife, shopping, festivals, cultural events and rich gastronomy. An ideal place to tune in to this relaxed and beautiful country.
Day 3
This place is truly incredible and will surely enchant you. Some call it the Eighth Wonder of the World, and they are not far from the truth. The very location of the local sandstone cliffs rising from the surrounding vast plain seems like a divine revelation. The cluster of Orthodox monasteries literally hanging on the tops of seemingly inaccessible steep rock formations then enhances this incredible spectacle. Of the more than twenty local temples, six main ones are accessible. Embark on their exploration in the following days and immerse yourself in the role of the old monks, whose tenacity and skill in building structures in such inaccessible terrain is almost mysterious and evokes in a person the idea of the intervention of local gods, to whom you are a little closer from the temples standing on the tops of the rocks :)
!!ATTENTION!! Keep in mind that when visiting places of worship, you must adhere to the dress code. Men should wear long pants and a t-shirt with sleeves, women pants/skirts below the knees and cover their shoulders. If it is a sweltering day and you do not want to wear long clothes all day, monasteries usually offer the possibility of renting clothes to cover up.
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