Sightseeing excursion of Thessaloniki

We invite you to visit Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, the cultural capital of the country, where 10 sites from the UNESCO heritage list are located.

"Bride of the North", "Open Air Museum", "Northern Capital" - these are just a few of the most common epithets that this ancient city was awarded with at different times.

Thessaloniki is truly a city of contrasts. Here the spirit of antiquity and the breath of a modern metropolis harmoniously merge. From 315 BC  to this day, the city is the economic, commercial, cultural and politically significant center of the Balkans.

The guided tour of Thessaloniki is extensive. Acquaintance with the city begins with a visit to the Acropolis in Ano Poli area the fortress walls that surround the territory of the historical center. Here, from the observation deck, you can appreciate all the beauty of the city, spreading out like an amphitheater on the shores of the Thermal Bay.

By visiting the Basilica of St. Demetrios Solounski, the patron saint of the city, you will expand your knowledge of Christianity and find out why this saint is so revered in the Orthodox world.

The view of the Roman Forum, the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda will remind you of the greatness of the Roman Empire. And the history of the White Tower - the symbol of the city, will reveal the secrets of the period of Ottoman rule.

In your free time (which is provided before or after the excursion), you can independently explore the Byzantine temples, visit one of the museums, stroll through the traditional bazaar or the embankment, dine in one of the many taverns, or just stroll through the shopping districts.

Remember:

• it is advisable to have a copy of your passport and insurance with you;
• wear comfortable shoes for your comfort;
• entrance tickets and lunch are paid additionally;
• visiting holy places requires a certain form of clothing: for men long trousers and covered shoulders; for women - skirt below the knee, covered neckline and shoulders;
• the excursion program can be changed in case of force majeure circumstances , weather conditions or at the discretion of the guide;
• duration: full day.