Itinerary
- Day 1
Thessaloniki Arrival
Your coach will pick you up from the airport and take you directly to your hotel. Once you arrive, you'll have the evening to rest and get settled into your accommodation.
- Start point
- Thessaloniki International Airport Makedonia (SKG) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Θεσσαλονίκης Μακεδονία, Λεωφ. Αεροδρομίου, Neon Ryssion, Central Macedonia 570 00, Greece (Main entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
- Day 2
Thessaloniki City Tour
Start by heading to Thessaloniki's upper town to see the Byzantine walls and Saint Demetrios church. From there, you'll walk through some important Roman sites including the Rotunda and Arch of Galerius. Later, make your way down to the waterfront to check out the White Tower and the Alexander the Great statue. Before wrapping up, spend some time browsing through the Kapani Local Market where you can find local food and products.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of upper town (Ano Poli)
- Byzantine walls exploration
- Visit Paleochristian church of Saint Demetrios and underground catacombs
- Roman monuments of Rotunda and Arch of Galerius
- White Tower and Alexander the Great statue at the seafront
- Kapani Local Market visit
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki (entrance fee approximately 8,00€)
Landmarks Byzantine Walls of Thessaloniki Church of Saint Demetrios Rotunda Arch of Galerius White Tower Kapani Local Market Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki 
- Day 3
Dion and Old Panteleimon
You'll travel to Dion, an ancient city that was a major sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. There you'll see the Temple of Zeus along with various shrines, mosaics, and bath structures. The Dion Museum has statues and artifacts that give you a sense of the site's historical importance. After exploring, head to the 14th-century village of Old Panteleimon where stone-paved streets and traditional taverns set the scene before lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break in Old Panteleimon)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient city of Dion
- Temple of Zeus and shrines of Demeter and Isis
- Mosaics, baths and ruins of Dion
- Dion Museum visit with expert guide
- Old Panteleimon traditional village exploration
Landmarks Ancient City of Dion Temple of Zeus at Dion Dion Museum Old Panteleimon - Day 4
Ancient Pella, Edessa and Wine Tasting
Start your morning at Ancient Pella, where Alexander the Great was born and which served as Macedonia's former capital. You'll see symposium halls and remarkable pebble mosaics from the 4th century BC. Next you'll travel to Edessa, known as the City of Water, where you'll have free time to explore its waterfalls and old bridges. Later, sit down for lunch and then head to a local winery to taste Xinomavro wine, a well-known variety from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Pella archaeological site
- Pebble mosaic viewing
- Free time in Edessa to explore Karano waterfall and scenic parks
- Wine tasting session at local winery with Xinomavro wine and snacks
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dining in Edessa
Landmarks Ancient Pella Edessa Karano Waterfall - Day 5
Meteora Monasteries
You'll visit Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with towering rock formations that formed over 60 million years ago. Two of the six monasteries in the area are on your schedule. Inside, you'll see frescoes, icons, relics, and religious treasures. After exploring the monasteries, you'll have lunch in Kalambaka, the village at the base of the rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the charming village of Kalambaka)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of two Meteora monasteries
- Frescoes, icons, relics and ecclesiastical treasures viewing
- Lunch in Kalambaka village
Landmarks Meteora Kalambaka 
- Day 6
Veria and Royal Tombs of Vergina
Begin in Veria, the city where St. Paul preached, and take free time to wander through the old quarters including the Jewish quarter and various Byzantine churches. You can also try revani, a local cake specialty. Then travel to Vergina (Aegae), Macedonia's first capital. The New Museum of Aigai is your next stop, where you'll see royal tombs belonging to Philip II and other Macedonian kings, plus 4th century BC gold artifacts. Wrap up with lunch in Vergina village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at nearby village of Vergina)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veria old quarters
- Jewish quarter exploration
- Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches viewing
- New Museum of Aigai visit
- Guided tour of Ancient City of Aegae archaeological site
- Royal Tombs of Vergina visit
- Lunch at Vergina village
Optional Activities
- Taste local delicacy revani cake
Landmarks City of Veria Vergina Royal Tombs New Museum of Aigai Ancient City of Aegae - Day 7
Aristotle's Birthplace and Mount Athos Cruise
Travel east past Koronia and Volvi lakes, moving through the scenic Rentina Castle route. You'll reach the Halkidiki region and the archaeological site of Stagira, Aristotle's birthplace. A guide will show you around the ancient ruins. Later, head to the port at Ouranoupolis and board a boat for a cruise around Mount Athos where you'll see eight monasteries from the water. You'll have free time in Ouranoupolis to grab lunch with views of the Singitic Gulf and the Athos peninsula.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vergina Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Capsis Hotel (or Similar)), Hotel (Onoma Hotel (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ancient Stagira archaeological site
- Boat cruise around Mount Athos
- Eight monasteries viewing from boat
- Free time in Ouranoupolis
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Ouranoupolis port
Landmarks Koronia Lake Volvi Lake Rentina Castle Strymonian Gulf Ancient City of Stagira Ouranoupolis Mount Athos - Day 8
Departure
A coach will collect you from your hotel and transport you to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Thessaloniki International Airport Makedonia (SKG) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Θεσσαλονίκης Μακεδονία, Λεωφ. Αεροδρομίου, Neon Ryssion, Central Macedonia 570 00, Greece (Main entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
