Our tours
Thessaloniki
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.
The morning is spent as you wish, giving you the chance to do your shopping, or just browse around the bustling street market.
On the second half of the day we shall proceed to show you the White Tower - the symbol of the city - followed by a visit to the Archaeological Museum, to see the exhibition of the world famous findings of Vergina.
Afterwards, we shall pass by the Exhibition and the University area and proceed to the Citadel and the City Walls, from where a marvelous view of the city can be seen. We will, then, visit the St. Dimitrios Church and pass by the famous Gallerios Arch.
White Tower: Constructed in the 15th century this tower served as a defensive bulwark, an infamous prison, a place of execution, and now is home to a wonderful collection of sculptures, frescoes, and other interesting artefacts from 300 to 1400 AD portraying the amazing history and culture of the city. The White Tower, once known as the Bloody Tower, has become the city’s most famous landmark.
Museum of Byzantine Culture: The Museum of Byzantine Culture was established in Thessaloniki in order to serve as a centre for the preservation, research and study of the evidence of Byzantine civilization surviving in the Macedonian region and particularly in Thessaloniki, the city which was the most important centre, next to Constantinople, in the European section of the Byzantine Empire.
The museum includes collections of sculpture, frescoes, mosaics, icons, inscriptions from the Byzantine period. During 1997, when Thessaloniki is the cultural city of Europe it will open to the public the permanent exhibition "Holly Treasures of Mount Athos".
The Arch of Galerius: To celebrate Galerius’ victory over the Persians in 297 AD, this archway was built in 305 AD and reliefs were sculpted onto the surfaces of the arch depicting scenes from the battle.
Agios Dimitrios Cathredral: Built on the ruins of a Roman bath, the church was burnt down and restored in the 19-th century. Beneath the church is the crypt of the martyr Aghios Demetrios containing sculpture from the 3rd to 5th centuries and Byzantine artifacts.
Rotonda: This monument was built in 306 AD as the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Galerius. Later the Rotunda became a church dedicated to St. George and wonderful 4th century mosaics were added. After serving as a mosque for the Ottomans, the Rotunda now houses Christian art and occasionally holds art exhibitions and concerts.
Aghia Sofia: Built in the 8th century, Aghia Sofia is a beautiful Christian church modeled on the magnificent church of Aghia Sofia in Istanbul.
Folklore Museum: This is the best museum of its kind in Greece, completely restored during the last years, with well-written commentaries accompanying displays on housing, costumes, everyday work and crafts. There is a sharp, highly un-folkloric emphasis on context: on the role of womwn in society, the clash between tradition and progress and the cycle of agricultural and religious festivals.