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Northern Greece, 5 Days    

Delphi, Meteora, Vergina, Thessaloniki


Official price € 780 | Our special price € 720, 4* Hotels


Tour covering the most important ruins of ancient Greece and Byzantine Greece in central and Northern Greece. The ruins of ancient Delphi, ancient Dion, Pella and Vergina and the famous monasteries in Meteora are worth visiting and will leave you with good memories. You visit Thessaloniki, the second biggest city of Greece with famous archaeological and Byzantine museums and also see a big part of the Greek countryside.


Day 1
Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus-Levadia and Arachova. Arrive at Delphi, the center of the Ancient world-the 'Omphalos' (Navel) of the Earth. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Dinner adn overnight


Day 2
In the morning departure for Kalambaka , passing from the central Greece towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala and visit Meteora. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand these ageless monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.


Day 3
Drive through Trikala and Larissa to the famous, sacred Macedonian town of Dion (visit). Then continue to Thessaloniki, the largest city in northern Greece. Visit the most interesting museum of Thessaloniki and the other important sites of the city. Rest of the day at leisure to stroll around this beautiful city “the northern beauty” full of monuments and nice cafes. Take a walk at the sea shore and admire the white tower or do your shopping in the nice shops of the city. Dinner and overnight.


Day 4
In the morning drive to Pella, Alexander the Great’s capital (visit). Continue to Vergina to visit the tomb of the King Philip and the famous “Vergina Treasures”. Then on to Lefkadia to visit the excavations. Return to Thessaloniki via Veria. This is your last chance to enjoy the city and discover its beauty, taste delicious sweets and the “Bougatsa”, Thessaloniki is famous for. Dinner and overnight.


Day 5
Start the return drive to Athens. Pass the valley of Tempi with extraordinary beauty of the entire scenery. Admire the combination of the high rocks with the small river and the very old palm trees. Continue passing by Larissa and Lamia and arrive at Thermopylae famous for the ancient battle. Visit the statue of Leonidas, from Sparta, standing here and teaching people of all ages that you have to fight for your liberty and your ideas. In the afternoon arrival in Athens.

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