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Northern Greece
| Cultural Tours | Europe
Discover the diverse landscapes and rich history of Northern and Central Greece on this immersive 8-day journey. Start your adventure in Athens with a guided tour of the Acropolis and its museum. Then, travel through the plains of Boeotia to Delphi, the legendary home of the Oracle of Apollo.
Next, explore the awe-inspiring monasteries of Meteora, which are perched atop dramatic rock formations. Continue your journey through Thessaly and the Tempi Valley, where you can admire Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods.
Your itinerary includes visits to Thessaloniki’s Byzantine monuments, Edessa’s cascading waterfalls, and Vergina’s royal tombs, including that of King Philip II. The tour concludes with visits to Pella, the ancient capital of Alexander the Great, and Dion, located at the foothills of Mount Olympus.
What We Love
- Sightseeing Tour of Athens
- Delphi Archaeological Sites
- Sightseeing Tour of Thessaloniki
- Edessa Waterfalls
- Views from Mount Olympus
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At a Glance
Duration:
7 Nights
Tour Type:
Escorted Coach Tour
Star Rating:
4 star
Board Basis:
Half Board
Departures:
On Request
Start / Finish:
Athens – Athens
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Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Athens
Arrival into Athens airport, where you will be taken to your hotel in the city for check-in and overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2 | Athens
After breakfast, you will be taken on an Athens sightseeing tour which includes the Acropolis and the new Athens historical museum. Overnight stay in Athens.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3 | Thebes - Delphi - Meteora
Depart through the plains of Boeotia region, passing through Thebes, Levadia and onwards to Delphi, where Ancient Greek archaeological sites can be found. The tour then takes you on to Meteora, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 | Meteora - Kalambaka - Thessaloniki
Visit Meteora’s ageless Monasteries perched high on top of huge rocks and see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through Thessaly and the Valley of Tempi, admire the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus, (the highest mountain in Greece) home of the 12 Gods in Greek Mythology, before arriving in Thessaloniki (second largest City in Greece). Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5 | Thessaloniki
Morning visit to Thessaloniki which throughout the Byzantine Empire era, held the 2nd largest population only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments, characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as the Museum of Byzantine past. Rest of the day is at your leisure – with dinner & an overnight stay in a hotel in Thessaloniki.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 | Edessa - Veria - Thessaloniki
Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at Edessa visit the town’s landmark – The Waterfalls. Drive onwards to Vergina (ancient Aigai) to visit the unique Museum created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander’s Father. A few miles away is Veria (Biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Paul’s Bema, before returning to Thessaloniki. Dinner & overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7 | Thessaloniki - Pella - Athens
Drive to Pella, the historical capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon in the time of Alexander the Great. See exquisite 4th century mosaic floors & B.C. villas, & the new Museum. Then on to Archaeological Park, old Dion, at the foothills of Mount Olympus. Then you will be driven back down to Athens via Thessaly, Lammia & Thebes. Arrive in Athens late afternoon. Dinner & overnight stay in Athens.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8 | Depart Athens
After breakfast, transfer to Athens airport for your return flight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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