3-Day Northern Greece Tour: Thessaloniki, Pella, Lefkadia

Take a three-day tour to the northern region of Greece to explore Thessalonikis' Archaeological museum, Alexander the Great's capital of Pella and see the Macedonian tombs of Lefkadia.

Explore Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece. Learn about Alexander the Great in his capital Pella. Relive the ancient battle that took place.

Highlights on your three-day tour from Athens include:

• Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum
• Vergina Treasures
• Macedonian tombs of Lefkadia

Hotel pickup is available, please click on 'View Map' below for full list of hotels included.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Selected Athens hotels or Hotel Amalia on Syntagma Square

Departure Time:

8:30am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm on Day 3.

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
• Professional guide
• Local taxes
• Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Flight to Thessaloniki - day 1
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Every effort is made to use superior class hotels, as classified by the Greek Government. In smaller towns where no first class hotels are available, the best hotels existing is used. All the hotels used on this tour have private facilities
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Itinerary:

Day 1: Athens - Thessaloniki (D)
Transfer from your Athens hotel to the airport for your morning flight to Thessaloniki (flight cost not included in tour price). On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the most interesting museum of Thessaloniki and sightseeing of the city.

Day 2: Pella - Veregrina - Lefkadia (B, D)
Morning drive to Pella, Alexander the Great's capital. Continue to Vergina to visit the Tomb of the King Philip and the famous "Vergina Treasures". Then on to Lefkadia where you visit the excavations. Return to Thessaloniki via Veria.

Day 3: Tempi Valley - Thermoplyae - Athens (B)
Start the return drive to Athens, through the Tempi Valley, Larissa, Lamia, Thermoplyae famous for the ancient battle that took place there and Kamena Vourla.

Airfare from Athens to Thessaloniki is not included in the tour cost

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.