Greece · THESSALONIKI TOURS
The second city eats better than the first and knows it. These 15 cover the Byzantine walls, the waterfront and the market bars, with prices, walking distances and the ones that run after dark.
Review of the Thessaloniki to Meteora day trip: monasteries, dramatic rock views, Kastraki lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“The views were spectacular, the guide friendly and knowledgeable, the driver polite and careful. Highly recommend.”
Relax in Pozar’s 37°C thermal springs, eat in Orma village, and see Edessa’s waterfalls on a well-run day trip from Thessaloniki.
“It was very nice excursion, well organised and planned. We are extremely appreciative of that wonderful experience to our tour guide Eleni and driver Dimitris”
Review of a $58 day trip from Thessaloniki to Dion, Mount Olympus, Agia Kori waterfall, Litochoro, and the Olympus information center.
“The day went smoothly without any delays. Our guide, Cici, was amazing...very bubbly and knowledgeable. The hike was relatively challenging for me as I have arthritis but I did manage it with some help from my husband. The start of the hike is quite steep but there is a rope that you can hold on to to steady yourself. The waterfall was beautiful and the archeological site of Dion was fascinating. The final stop was a quaint, small town with many choices for lunch or coffee and souvenirs. Overall, we had a great day and went away very satisfied with our experience.”
Review of Thessaloniki’s OTE Tower rotating bar, with city views, sunset seating, light meals, drinks, piano music, and practical tips.
“It is a very nice evening break activity from only sunbathing and swimming. Nice views with good food and music (after 7 pm). Also a nice sunset and great experience overall.”
Review of the Thessaloniki to Pella and Vergina day trip, with ancient mosaics, Philip II’s tomb, museums, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Fantastic tour, loved every minute of it! Lots of lovely sights”
Review of the Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise, with monastery views, Drenia islets, Ammouliani Island, tips, value, and practical details.
“We arrived early so got great seats, everything was as described and the guys were very friendly. The boat was great and the island stop fantastic”
Review of the full-day Meteora trip from Thessaloniki, with monastery visits, transport details, costs, lunch advice, and practical tips.
“The coach was comfortable with AC. Left on time. Despite the long journey, the itinerary allowed for enough time to visit the two monasteries comfortably, a photo opportunity and lunch. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.”
See Thessaloniki by open-top bus, with seven hop-on stops, audio commentary, White Tower views, and flexible all-day sightseeing.
“Good,because we got the next fay another oppuniti to go again ,free”
Explore Sithonia from Thessaloniki on a small-group beach tour with Karydi, Kavourotrypes, Sarti, Porto Koufo, and Neos Marmaras.
“During the excursion, we visited several beaches with amazing views. The trip was very well organized, in a small group, and the guide Stefanos was helpful and polite. At the end, we got an amazing view of Thessaloniki at sunset. I highly recommend this excursion.”
Cruise past eight Mount Athos monasteries from Ouranoupoli, with onboard commentary, Aegean views, snacks, and possible dolphin sightings.
“Check in went smoothly, the boat was in perfect condition and the Audio Guide available in several languages over the loudspeaker of the vessel - but loud enough and clearly understandable. Plan enough time for parking, if you arrive by car. The public parking was already full and closed, when we arrived so you might need to park elsewhere and then plan enough time to walk to the meeting point.”
Cruise from Ouranoupolis past eight Mount Athos monasteries, with multilingual audio, sea views, history, and a chance to spot dolphins.
“It was a very beautiful cruise, the audio guide was transmitted in different languages and that was great. During the cruise, near Saint Paul monastery a monk came on board with some reliques and everyone had the time to adore and pray. The only negative aspect was that there were a little bit too much passengers and there weren't enough seats to stay outside. Overall was a wonderful experience!”
See Thessaloniki’s White Tower, Ano Poli, port, churches, and museums by open-top bus with flexible hop-on hop-off access.
“Every thing was smooth and went very well. I highly recomend”
Review of the Halkidiki Blue Lagoon Cruise from Thessaloniki, with swims, beaches, lunch, transport, costs, and practical booking advice.
“We really enjoyed this trip. The pirate ship was great and the staff were wonderful. It was nice to see that a lot of things were done to engage young children. The beaches were amazing and beautiful. We really appreciated that umbrellas were provided on the beach and there was a small boat to transport personal belongings to and from the ship. Lunch tasted good and was a normal size portion. Only suggestion would be to serve a drink with lunch. Thank you for a great day!”
Review the six-hour Chalkidiki cruise to Blue Lagoon and Ammouliani, with swimming stops, glass-bottom views, Greek barbecue, and practical tips.
“Great boat trip, good food, enough seats for everyone, and fabulous in Amouliani.”
Review of Mount Olympus canyoning from Thessaloniki, with waterfall jumps, natural slides, abseiling, safety tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Was a fantastic trip to Mount Olympus. The guides are fantastic and increase the mood. Tonnes of fun and I can only recommend this trip highly!”
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