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| 07:30 |
Pick up from Hotel |
| 09:25 |
Arrival in Thessaloniki (Kastra area) to pick up the guide.
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| 9:45-11:15 |
Thessaloniki sightseeing with English speaking guide. Final stop is the White Tower. |
| 11:30-13:30 |
Free time for shopping
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| 13:30-15:00 |
Lunch at local restaurant |
| 15:00 |
Departure from Thessaloniki |
| About 17:00 |
Arrival to Hotel |
A full day excursion, taking you to the second largest city in Greece, the capital city of Macedonia, with its historical sites and modern shops.
In the morning we shall proceed to the Archaeological Museum, to see the exhibition of the world famous findings of Vergina, we continue with a city tour, focusing on the past and the present of the city which ends at the White Tower - the symbol of the city.
You will have free time to explore the city’s excellent market, do some window-shopping, or walk around the ancient town before stopping for Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterwards, we shall pass by the Exhibition and the University area and proceed to the Citadel and the City Walls, from where a marvellous view of the city can be seen. We will, then, visit the St. Dimitrios Church and pass by the famous Gallerios Arch before heading back to the hotel. |
COST PER PERSON: €50 |
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| 08:15 |
Pick up from Hotel |
| 09:15 |
Arrival in Ormos Panagias Port
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| 09:30 |
The cruise Starts |
Sail to MT. Athos. The guests can clearly see the monasteries as they are just 100m from the beach. While sailing there is a guide explaining the history and giving information about the monasteries Dohiariou, Xenofontos, Dionysiou, Simon Petras, Panteleimonos or Russian, Limani Dafnis, Grigoriou, Pavlou Nea Skiti, Ag. Annas.
Information is given in Greek, German and English language.
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| 13:30 |
Stop in Ouranoupolis town for lunch and shopping there are several Greek art shops where the clients can buy icons and items of folk art.
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| 16:00 |
Sailing for Ormos Panagias port. |
| 16:45 |
Arrive at Ormos Panagias port and board the bus. |
| 18:30 |
Arrival back to the hotel |
COST PER PERSON: €70 |
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| 08:00 |
Pick up from Hotel |
| 09:30 |
Petralona Cave sightseeing
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| 11:30 |
Departure from Petralona Cave to Ancient Olynthos
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| 12:00 |
Arrival in Olynthos |
| 12:30 |
Departure from Olynthos |
It is fascinating to visit the cave of Petralona with its interesting stalactites and stalagmites and a collection of every day tools of archaic man. It is one of the most important caves of paleonthological interest.
The cave acquired international renown in 1960, when the skull of a 25-year old woman, is believed to be 700.000 years old, was discovered and also bones of various animals like bears, hyenas, rhinoceros, etc. have been found.
There were also traces of fire found which are said to be the earliest known controlled fires on earth.
The archeological site of ancient Olynthos, the most important cultural center in Chalkidiki during the classical period, known also from the ‘Olynthian’ speeches of the orator Demosthenes.
A considerable big part of the ancient city has come to light, built on the famous Hippodamean (grid) system as well as beautiful floor mosaics. |
COST PER PERSON: €35 |
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| 7:45-8.30 |
Pick up from hotel |
| 09:30 |
Arrival at Thessaloniki to pick up the guide |
| 10.15 |
Coffee Break |
| 10.40 |
Departure for Vergina |
| 11.10 |
Arrival at Vergina. Archeological site visit. |
| 11.45-12.45 |
Visit the Tombs – Museum of Vergina |
Vergina, in ancient times called Aigai, was the ancient capital of Macedonia where in 1977 Royal tombs came to light full of exceptional treasures. The most impressive is the one that belonged to Philip II, king of Macedon in the 4th c. B.C. and father of Alexander the Great. Gold wreathes, silver vessels, weapons, ivory – gold and glass decorated couches as well as the gold larnax (chest) containing the relics of the king himself are some of the many treasures of the tomb that are displayed in a unique museum for its atmosphere, philosophy and lay out, a perfect combination of archeological site and museum at the same time. Next to Philip’s, the tomb of the prince equal to richness was found, the son of Alexander the Great. Apart from the tombs a palace also came to light, workshops, part of the ancient city, a theater, a temple and several other tombs even from the prehistoric period. |
| 13.30-15.30 |
Lunch at local restaurant |
| 16.00 |
Departure from Vergina |
| 17.00 |
Arrival at Thessaloniki (17.30 latest) |
| 18:00 |
Arrival at Chalkidiki – end of the tour |
COST PER PERSON: €60 |
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