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From 01 April to 31 October 2012, on Mondays
Dep: 08:45 - Ret: 18:15 (5th day)
This tour provides you with an ideal opportunity to explore Macedonia, the Land of Alexander the Great, make a unique journey through 7.000 years of Greek History and meet parts of a Countryside you will always remember.
1st Day: 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 Archaelogical Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
2nd Day: Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite speciments of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through Trikala and Larissa, arrive and visit the Archaeological Site of Dion. Admire also from here the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods (Greek Mythology) after the visit depart for the town of Naoussa. Overnight. (Dinner)
3rd Day: Depart in the morning for the town of Kastoria, the Greek center of the fur industry and also famous for its beautiful Lake. A Prehistoric Lake. Settlement 7.000 years old, was discovered here and you will admire the rare findings in the tiny local Museum together with the recreation of the Old Settlement. After the visit of Kastoria continue driving and arrive in the picturesque town of Edessa. Here you can seat next to the town's famous Landmark, the Waterfall and enjoy a drink or a cup of coffee. Return to Naoussa for dinner and overnight.
4th Day: Leave in the morning for Pella, the Ancient Capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia. Visit the Site. After the visit, depart for Thessalonica the second largest City in Greece. Visit the City and the Archaeological Museum. Return to Naoussa for dinner and overnight.
5th Day: Depart from Naoussa in the morning and since the area is famous for the production of some of the finest wines in Greece, we shall make a very interesting visit to the local «BOUTARI» winery. After the visit we shall drive to Vergina. Visit the very important Museum with all the astonishing and priceless findings belonging to the Macedonian civilization which recent excavations brought to light. Here we shall also view the remains of King Phillip's (father of Alexander the Great) Palace. After the visit we shall start driving South and through the Valley of Tempi, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida's Monument) and Kammena Vourla, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon
Price: 615,00€ / person in 4* hotel
Single suppl: 142,00€ / person
Price: 525,00€ / person in 4* hotel
Single suppl: 112,00€ / person
Price includes: transport by A/C motorcoaches, guide services, taxes, entrance fees and one meal daily.
