From Halkidiki: Thessaloniki City Tour with Transfer From Kassandreia: Thessaloniki City Tour with Transfer
ID: GYG419563-760748
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
09:30 hours
Description
Join this full-day guided journey to Thessaloniki and discover the main historic and religious landmarks of this picturesque city. Visit Agios Demetrius Byzantine Church and the Archaeological Museum.
Explore the port city of Thessaloniki on a guided trip departing from the Halkidiki area. Take a panoramic drive through the Old Town to discover the remnants of its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history, then visit a couple of major landmarks to get a deeper understanding of the city's heritage.
Depart early in the morning from your location in Kassandreia or Sithonia and begin the city tour with a panoramic drive around the White Tower. Keep driving toward the main landmarks of the city, including the Galerius Arch, the Rotunda monument, the Old Town, and the City Walls.
Receive an insightful commentary from your expert guide as you look at each of these buildings, then move on to your first stop. Visit Agios Demetrius Byzantine Church, the most important one in Thessaloniki for religious, historical, and artistic reasons. See the ancient underground crypt.
Before going back, stop at the Archaeological Museum, which holds different artifacts from the archaic, classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, mostly from the city of Thessaly.
Highlights
- Delight your senses with the picturesque streets and buildings of Thessaloniki
- Learn about its Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history on a guided experience
- See the famous White Tower, the Galerius Arch, and the Rotunda Monument
- Visit the historic Agios Demetrius Byzantine Church and its underground crypt
- Tour the Archaeological Museum, with a variety of archaic and classic artifacts
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour in French language available upon request.
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.
