"Thessaloniki Cultural Odyssey" City Tour & Arch. Museum

Thessaloniki is the Capital of Northern Greece and the 2nd largest city of Greece, a city that drifts in time from classical antiquity to
modern days, preserving centuries of history till modern days through architecture, gastronomy, local people and archaeological
monuments. Among the 15 UNESCO heritage sites in the city, seize the opportunity to find more about the most important of them
through this tour.
Firstly, we will head to the upper town the so called “Ano Poli” and observe the impressive byzantine walls that once used to be
approximately 4km in length and 10-12 meters in height surrounding and protecting the city inhabitants from invaders. Moving on,
you will spot the traditional architecture by visiting the Paleochristian church of Saint Demetrios ,the patron saint of the city and its
catacombs.
Heading to the heart of the city center, you will learn about the Roman period by admiring the beautiful Monument of Rotunda and
the famous Arch of Galerius. We will finish our tour by the sea with the landmark of the city, the White Tower and the statue of
Alexander ,the Great King of Macedonia. During our walk we will pass through Kapani Local Market (the oldest public makret of
Thessaloniki), a place full with flavours and aromas of the fresh ingredients of the local cuisine, we will have the opportunity to taste
some of them and feel like a local Greek. The Cultrure and History lovers can visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki with
our guide.
Did you know that UNESCO designates Thessaloniki as one of the most Creative Cities of Gastronomy in the world?
Tip: Do not forget to ask your guide about gastronomic recommendations !
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

• Explore the 2nd largest city in Greece and learn the history behind its name (spoiler alert: there is a famous mermaid involved)
• Spot the different historical periods of the city which once was a multicultural crossroad through a guided tour to the main
interesting sites
• Visit the Kapani Market, the oldest public market of Thessaloniki

Itinerary
07:00-09:30
Pick up of guests from meeting points.
10:00-13:30
Sightseeing with 3 bus stops: Ano Poli (Kastra), Agios Dimitrios church
with visit to the church, Archaeological museum with one hour guided tour.
Panoramic (bus tour) visit of the greatest monuments of the city:
White Tower, Kamara (Galerius's arch), Rotunda, Alexander the Great, East walls of the city
15:30
End of the tour.
Return to the meeting points

Inclusions
*Guided Tour in Thessaloniki city and Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki
*Services of a Professional Licenced English speaking guide by default, Italian, Spanish, German, Frenchlanguages are available on some dates.
*Transportation Services by A/C Luxury Buses
*Liability Insurance valid during tranportation

Exclusions
*Entrance fees 10 euro per person for the Archaological Museum of Thessaloniki
*Gratuities
*Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions Section and Client's Personal expenses
*Lunch

Important Notes & Info
*Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible
*Suitable for all age categories
*The Use of Comfortable footwear is advised

Activity info