See some tour examples in my area with full descriptions below:
Thessaloniki Classical City Tour
• Half day walking city tour (4 hrs)
• Visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki to see unique gold and silver treasures and many other finds of the area of Central Macedonia
• Citadel with the city walls
• Roman Forum
• Basilika of St. Demetrios, the patron saint of the city
• Includes walking on flat ground and two taxi rides are needed
As your local certified guide, I will explain everything about my home town.
Get a taste of the second biggest city of Greece highlights with its rich history, with lots of UNESCO monuments, spectacular views, and treasures on a guided walking tour.
Thessaloniki Food Tour
• Half day walking tour (3 hrs)
• Snacks, Greek coffee, breakfast, sweets, meze, tsipouro or ouzo schnapps
• Visit and shop in the central food market places like the locals do, taste and buy delicious local products
• Includes walking on flat ground
My city is the only UNESCO Gastronomy City in Greece. There’s no complete visit of Thessaloniki, if you haven’t tasted the local delicacies and visited the traditional food markets in the city center. This is a walking tour to sample some of the city’s famous delicacies. It can be done on all days - except on Sundays - preferably starting around 11.00 am.
It can be adjusted to your own taste, diet, budget and preferences as a tailor made tour just for you, to include a full lunch meal or not.
Vergina Royal Tombs Tour
• Half day tour (4 hrs)
• Tomb of king Philip II (father of Alexander the Great)
• Tomb of the Prince
• Exhibition housing their ivory, gold and silver royal treasures
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed, depending on the number of persons
• Includes walking on flat ground
Visit the Royal Tombs of Vergina, the first ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom, once called Aigai for an unforgettable guided tour. This UNESCO site is the most important archaeological discovery of Greece in the 20th century in the most impressive underground exhibition.
Starting from Thessaloniki or elsewhere, it can be done on all days - except on Tuesdays.
Meteora Monasteries Tour
• Full day tour (10 hrs)
• Visit two of the monasteries in Meteora
• Take spectacular photos on the Meteora rocks and cliffs from where you can see all six monasteries and many caves
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed, depending on the number of persons
• Includes steep uphill and downhill steps
This is a “must” for all visitors coming to Greece. Meteora is worldwide one of the most famous natural phenomena, the so-called "rocky forest" in Thessalia, Central Greece. Admire this UNESCO monument site, church frescoes and the landscape that will take your breath away.
For a pilgrimage and monastic experience, plus great chances with panoramic views for photographers.
Starting from Thessaloniki or elsewhere
• Full day tour (8 hrs)
• Explore the archaeological site of Philippi
• Visit the Baptistry of St. Lydia - the first Christian of Europe
• Enjoy a lunch break at the beautiful port Kavala (ancient Neapolis)
• Take photos of the Monument of St. Paul, by the old town of Kavala
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed, depending on the number of persons
• Includes much walking, mostly in flat spaces
Ancient Philippi is the place where Christianity started in Europe during St. Paul's second mission. It was here where he baptized the first Christians, where the same water stream still runs today.
Kavala is one of the most picturesque towns in the north of Greece, with its cobbled streets within the city walls. Follow St. Paul’s steps!
Starting from Thessaloniki or elsewhere, it can be done on all days - except on Tuesdays.
Thessaloniki UNESCO Tour
• Half day walking tour (4 hrs)
• Start from the mighty Citadel on the hilltop
• Explore the part of the Old Town with its traditional houses
• Visit some of the oldest Byzantine churches
• See the Roman Complex of Galerius, with the unique Rotonda
• See the Roman Forum excavation
• Take photos of all these monuments to be found at the Upper town and across the city centre
• Includes much walking and two taxi rides are needed
My birthplace Thessaloniki has numerous early Christian and Byzantine monuments protected by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
This is a walking tour we explore the rich cultural and religious heritage of this unique city, its tiny or larger churches one can find almost everywhere in the city. Many of them are decorated with mosaics and frescoes still preserved dating back from the 5th to the 14th century. Starting from the top of the hill with the Byzantine time Acropolis and along the city walls, we continue to the city center.
It can be done on all days - except Tuesdays.
Dion & Mt. Olympus Tour
• Full day tour (8 hrs)
• Explore the archaeological park of Dion with its ancient ruins hidden in a lush green landscape
• Walk in the gorge of Enippeas in Mt. Olympus
• Take a break at the traditional mountain village of Litochoro
• Take photos of the most famous Greek mountain and its surroundings
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed depending on the number of persons
• Includes much walking, but not any steep climbing
On the foothills of Mt. Olympus lies the famous archaeological park of Dion. Dion was the ancient sacred town of the Macedonian kingdom, nowadays an interesting excavation, combining sight-seeing and walking. Mt. Olympus, the famous ancient Greek Gods' residence is today the most important National Park of Greece.
Pella Tour
• Half day tour (4 hrs)
• Visit the Pella archaeological site with its villas and ancient market place
• Visit the Pella Archaeological museum, one of the newest museums of Greece
• Take photos of all the unique finds and monuments
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed depending on the number of persons
• Moderate walking in flat spaces
Pella was the second ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom, known as the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Its unique ancient mosaic pebble floors in the rich mansions and its local pottery are among the most important finds.
Halkidiki Tour
• Full day tour (8 hrs)
• Start from Thessaloniki or Halkidiki
• Explore the most beautiful peninsula, Sithonia
• Visit one of the oldest traditional mountain villages
• Take a swim in the crystal clear waters
• Make photo stops with panoramic views
• Enjoy lunchbreak with local seafood and a sip of ouzo or wine
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed, depending on the number of persons
• Easy walking, mostly driving with many stops
I’ll show you around the most popular summer resort of Northern Greece, Halkidiki. The drive takes us around the peninsula of Sithonia for a guided tour to its natural beauties, combining evergreen pine forests and its turkoise-blue waters.
You'll have the chance to swim on one of Sithonia's stunning beaches, depending on the season and weather.
Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage Tour
• Half day walking tour (4 hrs)
• Visit the Jewish Museum
• Explore the old Jewish quarter of the city centre and the Modiano food market
• Visit the two active synagogues of the city
• Take photos of the Holocaust monument
• Easy walking, on flat areas with many stops
Thessaloniki, also known as the "Mother of Israel" is worldwide known for having a long history on Jewish heritage from ancient till modern times. This city centre walking tour takes you to the main Jewish sites existing today and is run on all days - except on Saturdays and public holidays - in the mornings, in order to be able to find all places open for our visits.
Mt. Athos Cruise
• Full day tour (10 hrs)
• Start from Thessaloniki or Halkidiki
• Explore the most unkown parts of Halkidiki en route to Ouranoupolis town
• Take a boat cruise with a guided tour along the west shore of Mt. Athos peninsula
• Take a swim in the crystal clear waters of the area
• Enjoy lunchbreak with local seafood and a sip of ouzo or wine
• Transportation needed with a chauffered vehicle, depending on the number of persons
• Easy walking
I’ll show you around driving through the mountains and shores of Halkidiki. The drive takes us to Ouranoupolis , the gate to Mt. Athos, Greece's most famous monastic community.
This is a guided tour including natural beauties, a boat cruise of the religious UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt. Athos and the optional free time at leisure to enjoy a swim and delicious lunch by the sea.
Water Tour
• Full day tour (8 hrs)
• Visit ancient Edessa archeaological site of Longos
• Take a walking tour at the city of waterfalls, Edessa and its old town
• Visit the relaxing hotspring waterfall Pozar in Loutraki
• Transportation needed with a chauffered vehicle, depending on the number of persons
• Includes walking mostly on flat ground, except for some steps at the waterfalls in Edessa
Visit the archaeological site of Longos below the cliffs of Edessa for a private guided tour. Walk thought the narrow alleys of old town Edessa to admire the traditional architecture, its tiny old churches and the great views of the plain below and end up to the main waterfall. Drive to Pozar, the most popular hot springs of Northern Greece for a relaxing bath. Optional time at leisure in one of the local tavernas nearby.
Starting from Thessaloniki or elsewhere upon request, it can be done on all days, except on Tuesdays.
NEW! Vergina Royal Tombs - New Aigai Museum
• Full day tour (8 hrs)
• Tomb of king Philip II (father of Alexander the Great)
• Tomb of the Prince
• Exhibition housing their ivory, gold and silver royal treasures
• Visit of the new Aigai Museum near Vergina housing treasures, sculptures, royal palace reconstruction and much more, open from 2023!
• Transportation with a chauffered vehicle needed, depending on the number of persons
• Includes walking on flat ground, besides a few steps
This is a full experience of different sites, all parts of the ancient Aigai so-called "Polycentric Museum", both indoors and outdoors.
Visit the Royal Tombs of Aigai (aka Vergina), the first ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom, once called Aigai for an unforgettable guided tour. This UNESCO site is the most important archaeological discovery of Greece in the 20th century in the most impressive underground exhibition.
Visit the new Aigai Museum near the Vergina village
Starting from Thessaloniki or elsewhere, it can be done on all days - except on Tuesdays.
