5 Days Private Tour: Delphi – Meteora – Thessaloniki & Pelio

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Overview

This tour is offered to our guests who wish to explore some of the most famous sites but would also like to visit parts of Northern Greece such as Thessaloniki (our second largest city) and regions that have remained untouched by tourism like Pelion. It is a way to see two main sites representing different parts of Greek history.

What's Included

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Accommodation (according to your booking)
Bottled water
Private transportation
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]

Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

What To Expect

Day 1

Parnassus - Delphi - Kalambaka

5 Stops

Day 2

Kalambaka - Vergina

4 Stops

Great Meteoron Monastery

On the following day we’ll start in the morning for a visit to the monasteries and a closer look at the holy rocks. On the rocks that are like suspended in the air (that’s what Meteora means) there is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries still in use. Meteora combines natural beauty and cultural heritage a fact that make them a unique destination between the world’s monuments.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Agios Stefanos

Visit Agios Stefanos or Roussanou nunnery. The Holy Monastery of Agios Stefanos is one of the few female monasteries of Meteora. The exact date of the monastery's construction is unknown but according to some evidence it was built in the 15th century.The beautiful wall-paintings of the Catholicon were executed in 1560. Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aigai Theater

The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece. The most important remains are the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11th century B.C. One of the royal tombs in the Great Tumulus is identified as that of Philip II, who conquered all the Greek cities, paving the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)

You will be able to visit the museum that developed around the original location of the Royal Tombs full of their golden belonging and more importantly you will face the imposing tomb of Philip II, father of the Alexander the Great.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Pella - Thessaloniki

6 Stops

Archaeological Site at Pella

Pella is one of the most important sites of the Hellenistic Period. It was chosen to be the capital of the huge Macedonian Empire in the end 5th century BCE. The archaeological site consists of public baths, sanctuaries, villas of wealthy Macedonians with unique mosaic decoration and of course the Agora of the city. The city originally covered an area of 400 hectares and it gradually became the cultural and commercial center of the empire. More importantly Alexander the Great was born in Pella.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Pella

The museum of Pella is a modern museum that opened in 2009 and has nothing to envy from other Greek museums located in big cities.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki we will have a traditional northern Greek lunch at the region of “Ladadika”. In the afternoon we will drive around this beautiful city to see all the highlights of the co-capital. The White Tower, the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda, the Roman Agora and the cathedral of the Patron Saint Demetrius, the city wall and the Ano Poli (upper City) that offers you a breathtaking view of the city and the Aegean Sea. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy more of the city at your own pace visit museums, walk in Aristotelous Square or visit the central commercial streets.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

White Tower of Thessaloniki

The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known to have been mentioned around the 12th century, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's harbour sometime after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. The tower became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rotunda

The emblematic monument of Thessaloniki, was constructed in the early 4th century AD, on the turning point between the pagan with the Christian world, probably as a temple for ancient cult worship or as a mausoleum for Constantine the Great (306-337).

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch of Galerius

One of the most characteristic monuments of Thessaloniki is the Arch of Galerius, located on the upper side of the Via Egnatia, a short distance from the Rotunda. (The Rotunda is a building with internal niches, serving as a place of worship). The Arch of Galerius is a glorious monument, whose purpose was not practical, but memorial and honorary. It is a triumphal arch built shortly before 305 AD to honor the Roman Emperor Galerius, after the final victory over the Persians. The triumphal arch that was positioned perpendicular to the ancient Egnatia, which crossed the city (west to east) forming a part of the Roman Palace of Galerius, which was developed through the current squares of Navarinou and Hippodrome.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 4

Dion - Pelio

3 Stops

Day 5

Thermopylae - Athens

4 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by City Boat Tours .

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.Accommodation (according to your booking).Bottled water.Private transportation.Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]. The following is NOT included: Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking).Entrance Fees.Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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