From Thessaloniki: Pella-Edessa-Naousa wine tasting
ID: GYG667300-1099872
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Pella, the old capital of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great, the stunning Edessa, known for its breathtaking waterfalls and natural beauty and Naousa for wine tasting experiences
Our guided tour starts in the archaeological site of Ancient Pella, known as the old Capital of Macedonia and the birthplace of
Alexander the Great . Stroll around the 2.500 sq. mt. of symposium parlors and explore rooms with incredibly well-preserved mosaic
floors of the 4th century B.C built by small natural pebbles, matched and laid in portrayed scenes such as the lion hunt of god
Dionysos riding a panther. A whole city was revealed after excavations in 1957, well preserved in time , giving you the opportunity to
use your imagination and along with history knowledge provided by the experienced guide to picture the predominance of the
Ancient Kingdom of Macedonia.
Next point of interest is the so called “City of Water”, the magnificent Edessa. Take some time for yourself and admire the
breathtaking waterfall “Karano” ,the frothy rivers with over 47 bridges and the cute little parks . All combined creates a fairytale
scenery of an outdoor water museum.
There , you will have some free time to enjoy a local lunch.
For the end of the tour we arranged for you a unique wine tasting experience to one of the many local wineries, famous worldwide
for the “ Xinomavro” wine variety. The local producers guide you through the wine making process ,answer to any of your questions
and offer you their wine along with some snacks . After enjoying a complete experience, we return back and drop you off at the
meeting points.
Tip: Ask your guide for lunch recommendations in Edessa!
Highlights
- Explore Pella, the old capital of Macedonia and Alexander the Great's birthplace
- Admire the largest waterfall of the Balkans
- Taste the famous local wine variety in a traditional winery
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.