Six Days Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki And Kavala Greece Private Tour

6 fascinating days tour to emerging central and north Greece

Overview

The 6 days tour in central and north Greece is one of the most exciting experiences you can have during your vacation as a tourist because it gives you the opportunity to visit some of the famous parts of Greece. You will experience an adventure through the ancients and modern Greece in a comfortable way, with a luxurious vehicle and your private expert English-speaking tour driver.

Itinerary of the Six days Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, and Kavala Greece private tour

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Highlights of the 6 fascinating days tour to emerging central and north Greece

  • The famous oracle of Delphi
  • The unique Meteora
  • Thessaloniki Alexander’s the great sister
  • Amphitheattrical Kavala, the gem of north Greece

Description

Day 1:  Athens, Livadia, Arachova, Delphi, Amphisa, Lamia, Trikala, Meteora

The temple of Athens pronea in Delphi Greece
The temple of Athens pronea in Delphi Greece

Athens Tours Greece will drive us through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA, famous for its bright multi-colored carpets. Our private tour continues arriving in DELPHI, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the Delphi Museum where one can see among other archaeological treasures, the unique bronze Charioteer, then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury. In Delphi visit the Temple of Apollo. Lunch in Delphi or Arachova a picturesque mountain village, the jet-set of the winter, built on the south slopes of Parnassus. In the afternoon we continue this private tour departing with Athens Tour Greece for KALAMBAKA. Drive through the towns of Central Greece (AMPHISSA, LAMIA, and TRIKALA) crossing the Thessalian plain, the granary of GREECE, to reach KALAMBAKA late in the afternoon. We will overnight by the feet of breathtaking Meteora.

 

 

 

The monasteries of Meteora are:

  • The Monastery of Great Meteoron. It is the biggest of the Meteorite monasteries.
  • The  Monastery of Varlaam is the second, after the Great Meteoro, big in size monastery.
  • The Monastery of Rousanou. It is dedicated to ‘The Transfiguration’ but honored to Saint Barbara.
  • The Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas. It is the first to meet on our way from Kastraki to Meteora.
  • The Monastery of St. Stephen. It is one of the most attainable as we don’t have to cope with innumerable stairs to reach it.
  • The Monastery of Holy Trinity is very difficult to reach. The visitor has to cross the valley and continue high up through the rock before we arrive outside the entrance.

Day 2:  Meteora, Tempi valley, Katerini, Thessaloniki

3tOur private tour continues with Athens Tours Greece private drive, taking you in the morning to visit the breathtaking METEORA and its monasteries built on the top of high rocks. After lunch Athens Tours Greece will start the drive to Thessaloniki through the towns of Tempi mountains, Katerini to reach late in the afternoon Thessaloniki the capital of north Greece. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight

Day 3:  Thessaloniki, Pella, Vergina, Veria, Kavala

Athens Tours Greece and our private tour will continue in the morning drive to PELLA, Alexander the Great capital (visit). Continue our sightseeing to VERGINA to visit the tomb of the KING PHILLIP and the famous ‘’VERGINA TREASURES’’ We’ll take now the way to Kavala passing through THESSALONIKI via VERIA. In the afternoon arrive in Kavala. Dinner and overnight

Day 4: Kavala, the small Monte Carlo.

Dion, Macedonia Greece
Dion, Macedonia Greece

Today Athens Tours Greece will take us to KAVALA. A POLE OF ATTRACTION!!! Writers & travelers have given to KAVALA the characterization of «the small Monte Carlο. » And they weren’t wrong.

The amphitheatrically of the city, the prefecture of Kavala is for the tourist, a pole of attraction for its 2,500 years of history (The history of the Greeks), the harmonious coexistence of modern with the old, the combination of the mountain with the sea, the varied cultural events, which are held in modern and ancient theatres and the chances for several excursions to such places as in the nearby bright green island of Thasos and the archaeological area of Philippi. It has always been a crossroads of culture and a stop for great travelers and army leaders, from Philip II, Alexander the Great and Mark Antony to Apostle Paul comes to Neapoli to preach the Christian faith in Europe. Additionally, we can visit the castles & the museums (Archaeological Museum, Municipal Museum, The castle of Kavala, The citadel at Philippi, The castle at Palaiochori, Anaktoroupoli at Nea Peramos, (Τhe tower at Apollonia, Τhe castle at Orfani).

Overnight in Kavala

Day 5:  Kavala, Thessaloniki, Katerini, Dion

Kavala, Macedonia Greece
Kavala, Macedonia Greece

After breakfast, Athens Tours Greece will drive us to Katerini and the famous sacred Macedonian town of DION (visit). Swim in the afternoon

Overnight in Katerini

Day 6:  Katerini, Tempi valley, Thermopylae, Athens

After breakfast Athens Tours Greece will drive us back to Athens through Tempi mountains, the towns of Central Greece crossing the Thessalian plain, the granary of GREECE, Larisa, and visit Thermopylae, (hot gates) where Leonidas and the 300 Spartans gave the famous battle against the Persians.

You can customize this private tour on the way or requesting before your arrival with the Athens Tour Greece customer service team.

Details


Tour Type

Included in the tour

  • Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle or similar appropriate for the size of your group
  • Your tour will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver or escort possessing in-depth knowledge of Greece’s history and culture. They will provide insightful commentary throughout the journey, guiding you until the entrance of archaeological sites and museums. However, please note that drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside these venues.
  • If you desire a licensed state tour guide to escort you within the archaeological sites and museums, providing comprehensive insights and explanations, we can gladly arrange one for an additional cost. These licensed guides are freelance professionals, and their availability is subject to your tour date.
  • When a licensed tour guide or English-speaking tour escort accompanies a group, the professional driver may not necessarily speak English fluently. Their role is focused on providing safe transportation.
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Athens. Extra charge for hotels outside Athens.
  • Pick up and drop off at Piraeus Port or Athens Airport.
  • Pick up and drop off at our terminal: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 37, 117 43 Athens, Greece.
  • Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple-day tours only)
  • Road tolls and all local taxes

Excluded from the tour

  • Wine tasting fee (for wine tours)
  • Olive oil tasting fee (for olive oil tasting tours)
  • Optional Gratuities
  • Food and beverage
  • Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost. Read more for the Differences between a Tour Guide and a Tour Driver

Cancellation Policy

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Additional info

  • Dress Code: When visiting religious sites, shoulders and knees must be covered out of respect for the cultural norms.
  • Please review our Terms & Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions
  • Upon booking, an electronic voucher will be emailed to you containing our contact information, tour details, and all necessary instructions. This voucher serves as your ticket and proof of purchase. Please present a printed or digital copy of the voucher on the day of your tour to redeem your activity.
  • City Tax for Hotel Stays: Effective from January 1st, 2018, a City Tax for hotel overnights is applicable and not included in our excursion rates. Clients will need to pay this tax directly at their hotel upon check-out. The amount per room is as follows: 5-star hotel: €4/overnight || 4-star hotel: €3/overnight || 3-star hotel: €1.50/overnight
  • Opening Hours and Entrance Fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece
  • Entrance Fees for Children from Non-EU Countries: Starting November 1st, 2019, children aged 6 and above from non-European Union (non-EU) countries will be required to pay the full entrance fee for Museums and Archaeological sites. For children from EU countries, the existing rates remain in effect. However, it is crucial to have their passports readily available to prove their nationality.

Persons with Disabilities

  • Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
  • In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen.


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