GR1019 – 08 days / 07 nights
Overview
Discover the unkown side of Greece. This area of amazing natural beauty and bio-
diversity is a melting pot of distinct cultures that fuse into a unique site destined to
remain at your memories for ever. Can be customized to suit your preferences. Hotel
accommodation and rental car included.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 – Thessaloniki
On arrival to Thessaloniki our representative will deliver your rental car and maps.
Head on to accommodation in the city center with remainder of the day/evening to
begin exploring. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
meals: none
DAY 02 – Thessaloniki & Pella:
In the morning visit the city, Archeological and Byzantine Museums, Byzantine
Churches of Rotonda St Dimitrios, St Sophia etc, the Roman Market and theatre, the
walls and the White Tower Museum. In the afternoon visit of Pella (distance 37km),
founded in 4th century BC and became the capital of the Macedonian State. Overnight
in Thessaloniki.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 03 – Chalkidiki:
Drive on for sighseeing in Chalkidiki. Three peninsulas – Kassandra, Sithonia and
Athos – make up Chalkidiki, one of the loveliest and most popular districts in
Macedonia. (+/- 200km). Stay overnight in Afitos, Chalkidiki.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 04 – Kavala:
Departure via Polygiros to ancient Amphipolis (130km) to visit the archaeological site
and its museum. Continue to Kavala, a city of particular charm (91kms). Overnight in
Kavala.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 05 – Philippi & Xanthi:
Today you can visit Kavala and Philippi (16kms) where the first Christian in Europe
was baptized by St Paul. Continue to Xanthi (56kms) and Avdira (20kms) for
sightseeing. Overnight in Xanthi.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 06 – Alexandroupolis:
Continuation of your trip via Lagos (24kms southeast of Xanthi), a pretty village to
the south of Lake Vistonis, a refuge for rare birds. On to the lovely town of Komotini
for sightseeing. You can also visit Ancient Maronia (31km southeast of Komotini) and
then depart on to Alexandroupolis (121 kms). Overnight in Alexandroupolis.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 07 – Thessaloniki:
Sightseeing in Alexandroupolis then via Drama & Serres back to Thessaloniki
(+300km). Overnight Thessaloniki.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 08 – Departure:
Breakfast, check-out and per your flight departure time meet at the hotel for transfer
to Thessaloniki Airport.
What’s included?
Hotel accomodation with breakfasts
Rental car with unlimited mileage & insurances
Roundtrip Athens Airport transfers
Taxes and handling services
Notes
Available daily, year round
Itinerary flexible, can be adjusted to suit your choice of areas/towns
Extra days/nights can be added, or some removed if shorter time