Greece Tours by Celsus Travel

5 DAY GREECE TRAVEL : NORTHERN GREECE & MACEDONIA TOUR

Tour Code : CTE-109
Tour Departures : This tour is starting from your hotel in Athens. The tour departure time is 08.30am
Departure Dates : April 23 / May 14, 28 / June 11, 25 / July 23 / September 3, 17 / October 1
Also this tour is available as a small group tour (max. 14 participants) on the following dates : May 17, 31 / June 14, 28
July 12 / September 13, 27 / October 11
Tour Duration : 4 Night 5 Day
Tour Level : Escorted Greece Tour

Day 1 : Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia region, pass by the towns of Thebes, Levadia and via the picturesque village of Arachova, arrive in Delphi. Visit the Archaeological Site. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of astonishing complex of Meteora, those gigantic rocks that rise steep from the plain of Thessaly. Overnight. (Dinner)

Day 2 : Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched o¬n top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through Trikala and Larissa, and admire from here the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods according to the Greek Mythology. Depart for the town of Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece. Overnight. (Dinner)

Day 3 : In the morning visit the city that through the era of the Byzantine Empire was the “co-reigning” city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded with the Council of Europe’s Museum Prize for the year 2005. Rest of the day free to enjoy the lively center of the city (Dinner)

Day 4 : Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at picturesque Edessa where we see the town’s famous landmark, the waterfalls. Then proceed to Naoussa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotle’s School, the picturesque site where the great philosopher taught “ the doctrines of moral and politics” to Alexander the Great and the Macedonian youth. The drive to Vergina (ancient Aigai), to live the experience of a visit to the unique museum, created un the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander’s father. A few miles away is Veria (biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Paul’s Bema and then stroll through the old Jewish neighbourhood and the colourful market area. Return to Thessaloniki (Dinner)

Day 5 : Drive to Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century BC villas, in situ as well as in the new museum. Then proceed and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion (sacred city of the Macedonians, at the feet of Mt. Olympus). After the visit, we shall start driving south, through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see Leonida’s Monument) and Thebes. Arrival in Athens late in the afternoon.

Includes : A/C bus for the tour with free WIFI, Professional English speaking guide, Entrance fees to the sites and museums, Pick-up and drop-off service from the client's hotel before and after the tour, Accommodation in A' or tourist class hotels with breakfast and dinner (while on the tour), All taxes, Meals included: dinner the first day, breakfast & dinner on days 2-4, breakfast on the fifth day.
Excludes : Drinks, Tips for guide & driver.

Prices for 5 Day Northern Greece & Macedonia Tour Package
Hotel Category	Per Adult in DBL/TWN Room	Single Supplement
A' Class (Standard Package)	861 US$ Per Person	190 US$ Per Person
A' Class (Small Group Tour Package)	1,105 US$ Per Person	312 US$ Per Person
** Prices are per person and there is 30% deposit payment condition for certain reservation of this tour. Discounts & Supplements ; There is no any discount for children. The prices are avilable for English speaking guide services. If it is demanded, other languages are available for private group or individual requirement. Please ask the supplements for other language guiding services. Payment Policy ; We request 30% deposit payment for certain reservation and this payment should be while booking of tour plan. The balance of your tour payment is due 21 days prior to the excursion date. If the excursion you select begins within 21 days of booking, final payment is due at that time. Failure to receive the remainder of your excursion balance by the due date will be considered a cancellation. We accepts MasterCard, Visa, PayPal payment system for your payments. Please read our Terms & Conditions before make a reservation for this shore excursion. How Can I Book This Tour ? 1. Please fill the details on our booking request form on below and send us online. 2. We will reply your request within 12 hours and send an our offer with the payment form or bill and authorization form of PayPal. 3. Your tour will be confirmed by Celsus Travel after you paid deposit of your tour amount and we will send your confirmation document / vouchers.