Top Thessaloniki Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Explore the historic shores of Greece’s Athos Peninsula during this 12-hour cruise-based excursion from Thessaloniki. Learn about the origins of Eastern Orthodox beliefs at the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Mount Athos, and then discover the charming village of Ouranoupoli. You’ll also enjoy traditional Greek dances and music on the return trip to port.

Trade the busy streets of Thessaloniki for the mountains during this full-day excursion to Meteora. Alongside a private guide, head towards the cliffs that are home to a number of Greek Orthodox monasteries, which are perched high above the town of Kalampaka. Take guided tours of the monasteries and learn about their unique origins.

Half day city tour to visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki with its gold and silver treasures and many other finds of the area of Central Macedonia, the famous UNESCO monument of the Rotonda, walk by the White Tower, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Galerius and visit the basilika of St. Demetrios, patron saint of the city. Your qualified guide, Efi will explain everything about her home town. Get a taste of the second biggest city of Greece with its rich history, lots of monuments, views, great gastronomy and sea breeze on the waterfront

Buy your hop-on, hop-off bus tickets today and get ready to explore Thessaloniki with City Sightseeing! Listen and be awarded of THESSALONIKI's history, experience the best, the most famous and worldwide known sights & monuments of the city (through a selection of 12 languages in a modern recorded documentary), as we pass most of them with our open top double-decker buses. Once part of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, this Greek port city has a rich history which is just waiting to be discovered. Many monuments have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with some of the mosaics considered great masterpieces of Early Christian art. Furthermore, our daily valid ticket gives you customers the flexibility to explore the city sights at your leisure and with your own pace.

The Greek port city of Thessaloniki is known for its magnificent Byzantine and Ottoman-era monuments, but many travelers never explore beyond the historic sites. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Thessaloniki local and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Your ‘Lokafyer’ guide is no typical tour guide—instead, they will show you around the city like a friend; take you to the museums, markets, and neighborhoods that they know and love; and give you tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city.

This tour will take you to the area of Almopia where the thermal springs of Pozar (under the fire in Slavic language) are located at the foothills of Mountain Voras. There the facilities of Pozar baths are located, with its 48 individual baths, 6 indoor pools and the outdoor big pool. It's a perfect place to relax and wash away the anxiety of urban life. Visit also the beautiful waterfalls in Edessa, stroll around its natural park and have lunch by waterfalls. Return to Thessaloniki in the afternoon.

Thessaloniki has 15 early Christian and Byzantine monuments protected by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. This is a walking tour we explore the rich cultural and religious heritage of this unique city, its tiny or larger churches hidden almost everywhere. Many of them are decorated with mosaics and frescoes still preserved dating back from the 4th to the 14th century. Starting from the top of the hill with the Byzantine time Acropolis and along the city walls, we continue downhills to the city center. We visit all monuments, mostly churches, with no admission fee required. This guided tour can be done on all days - except Tuesdays.

Thessaloniki was the second largest city in the Byzantine Empire and boasts many UNESCO-listed Byzantine-era buildings and remnants as a result. Delve deeper into this legacy than you could easily do alone on this private walking tour. With a guide to show you around and spotlight easy-to-miss detail, you’ll explore attractions such as the mosaic-coated Church of St. Sofia, Vlatadon Monastery and more, all without getting lost and all with commentary that will enrich your understanding.

Explore Thessaloniki on a half-day tour, and discover the history of monuments such as the White Tower and Agios Demetrius Byzantine church. Learn about the city’s historical importance and sights from your guide, and pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki to see artifacts from a range of eras including the Classical and Hellenistic periods. The entrance fee is at your own expense.

Instead of taking a chance on the Thessaloniki taxis or catching a bus with your heavy luggage, get from the airport to the city without any fuss or strain with this one-way private transfer. Drive direct from your terminal to your inner-city hotel in a private luxury vehicle. If you’re arriving by cruise ship or train instead of airplane, no problem – private one-way transfers are also available from Thessaloniki’s cruise ship terminal or central railway station.

Take a scenic, spiritually moving full-day trip from Thessaloniki to the monasteries at Meteora. These hilltop cloisters, built into the rocks at 1,300-feet (400 meters), are among the most important complexes in Eastern Orthodoxy and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This awe-inspiring guided tour begins with convenient hotel pickup and travels through the striking countryside of Thessaly, with stops for coffee and an optional Greek lunch in a picturesque village.

Discovering Greece’s Halkidiki region and the secluded monasteries of its Mt. Athos peninsula from Thessaloniki is difficult on your own. View this independently governed monastic region from the sea, and some of Halkidiki’s highlights, with ease on this full-day trip. Visit Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotle; enjoy time in the seaside town of Ouranopolis, and cruise along the Athos peninsula, seeing its hidden monastic communities as you hear their history.

The ancient ruins of Vergina are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Greece’s most important archaeological finds. Take in the highlights on this private half-day tour from Thessaloniki and explore the ruins of the first Kingdom of Macedonia, dating back to the 11th century B.C. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Meet us at the pickup point near your hotel and begin the sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki. You will have the opportunity to see the White Tower, the main landmark of the city, the Galerius Arch, the Rotonda monument, the Old Town (Ano Poli) and the City Walls, where you will be able to admire the marvelous view of Thessaloniki! During your tour, there will be a short stop at Agios Demetrius Byzantine church and its crypt and you can also visit the Archaeological Museum. Free time in the city center and return to the hotels.

Starting from the Statue of Holocaust in Eleftherias square we discover the story of every dark and creepy monument, square, building and templus. We see and explain stories of murders, tortures, slaughters, prostitution. We imagine the circumstances under which all these crimes have happened and the reaction of public opinion.

Volos is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. The wealth of the region and its long history have left their mark on the city’s architecture, which exudes confidence and grandeur. The numerous mansions, municipal halls, museumσ, early 20th-century industrial facilities, and splendid churches make touring Volos truly enjoyable. Pelion is a place of indescribable beauty. With a breath-taking view over the endless sea, settlements that are architectural gems, and an ancient culture, it welcomes myriads of visitors every year. Lush vegetation and an extensive network of mountain paths enable the visitor to wander through a bewitching land, still echoing to the legendary Centaurs. It is worthy of note that the winding pathways linking the villages of Pelion exceed a total of 500 kilometres. Villages in Pelion, like Portaria, Tsangarada, Zagora, Vyzitsa, Milies, and dozens more, with their proud mansions, traditional springs, hospitable guesthouses, create a heaven on earth.

Departure for the visit of the archaeological site of Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. Guided tour of the site and the museum.

A beautiful day to spend amid the nature of the Pozar thermal waterfalls, at the footsteps of Mount Voras and the Loutraki village. The thermal water reach a temperature of 38 °C and its mineral elements have a tonic effect on body and soul. Visit to Edessa, the so called of waters, with its 100 bridges and its natural park with waterfalls, among the most spectacular in the Balkans.Includes: Transfer, English speaking escort, lunch and entrance fee for the main pool of Pozar baths.

We will have a great time with music fro Youtube in the screens inside the minivan. The driver speaks english and he has knowlege of the area. One bottle of water per person. And finally one frienly and professional smile will be always with you on the road.

Explore Mount Pelion, the mythical home of Centaurs and the ancient Iolcus, the starting point of the Argonautic expedition. Discover two traditional villages of Pelion and the archeological museum of Volos on an exclusive private full-day trip from Thessaloniki.

You will see parts of Olympus that you can not see alone, we will go to places that even the locals do not know. I will be with you throughout the experience, we will talk about Greek mythology and the mysteries of Olympus. This experience will leave you with the best memories and you will remember it forever.

The famous Zagorohoria: Stone villages, bridges and monasteries, masterpieces of architecture, culture and history, humanity and nature in harmony. Towering mountains, virgin forests and impressive gorges; a wild and evocative landscape. Zagorohoria – to give the area its full name – is a cluster of stone villages, masterfully constructed bridges and monasteries carved into the mountains. It’s a pure and seductive holiday destination for all seasons. You’ll discover its beauty walking along the Vikos Gorge, staring up at the Astrakas Mountain peak, listening to the rumble of the Voidamatis River and admiring impressive Mt Timfi. You’ll feel it walking with your lover or friend in the mystical fog of Papingo, visiting the old monasteries and churches, or just relaxing by the fireplace in a luxurious guesthouse. Zagori is a priceless treasure waiting to be discovered.

A four days tour around Greece to visit some of the most important archaeological sites and feel the Greek hospitality and mentality.

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT KAVALA Because it is a beautiful and historic town built amphitheatrically next to the sea, which combines everything that might appeal to even the most demanding visitor, no matter the season. Mountain and sea, picturesqueness and modern life, archaeological tours and exciting excursions, cultural activities and serenity within nature... This is Kavala!