Day 01
Thessaloniki to Pella and Edessa
- Depart from Thessaloniki.
- Visit the Pella archaeological site.
- Explore the Pella museum.
- Transfer to Edessa.
Stay overnight in Edessa.
Greece · Archaeology
12-Day Central Greece Tour from Thessaloniki to Athens via Hidden Sites
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore the ancient capital of Pella and its remarkable archaeological site and museum
- 02 Discover the waterfalls and historic charm of Edessa, along with the Holy Trinity Monastery
- 03 Walk through Mieza and visit Aristotle School, the ancient theatre, and the Macedonian tombs
- 04 Visit the Veria Byzantine Museum and see the Podium of Paul the Apostle
- 05 Experience the UNESCO-listed site of Aegae and explore the royal Macedonian tombs
- 06 Explore the extensive archaeological site of Dion and its ancient theatre
- 07 Visit Platamon Castle overlooking the Aegean Sea
Explore Central Greece on a 12-day journey from Thessaloniki to Athens, uncovering hidden archaeological sites, Byzantine heritage, and dramatic landscapes from Mount Olympus to the Aegean coast. Walk through ancient capitals like Aegae, stand in the footsteps of philosophers at Mieza, explore Dion and Thermopylae, and discover lesser-known gems like Sesklo, Dimini, and Eretria while experiencing Greece beyond the typical tourist trail.
Explore Central Greece on a 12-day journey from Thessaloniki to Athens, uncovering hidden archaeological sites, Byzantine heritage, and dramatic landscapes from Mount Olympus to the Aegean coast.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
12 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Athens, Chalkis, Lamia, Thebes, Levadeia, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Veria, Vergina, Pella, Litochoro, Mount Olympus, Volos, Arachova
Languages
English, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Ancient Edessa and Waterfalls
- Visit the Ancient Edessa archaeological site.
- Explore the Edessa waterfalls.
- Walk through Edessa's historical center.
- Visit Holy Trinity Monastery.
Stay overnight in Edessa.
Day 03
Edessa to Mieza and Veria
- Travel to Mieza.
- Visit the Aristotle School cultural center.
- Explore the Macedonian Tomb of Judgment.
- Visit the Mieza ancient theatre.
- Continue to Veria.
- Visit the Veria Byzantine Museum.
- See the Podium of Paul the Apostle.
Stay overnight in Veria.
Day 04
Veria to Aegae and Back
- Travel to Aegae.
- Visit the Aegae archaeological site.
- Explore the Aegae museum.
- Return to Veria.
Stay overnight in Veria.
Day 05
Veria to Mount Olympus and Litochoro
- Travel to the Mount Olympus region.
- Visit the Olympus infocenter.
- Explore St Dionysios Monastery.
- Transfer to Litochoro.
Stay overnight in Litochoro.
Day 06
Litochoro to Dion
- Travel to Dion.
- Visit the Dion archaeological site.
- Explore the Dion museum.
- Visit Dion's ancient theatre.
- Return to Litochoro.
Stay overnight in Litochoro.
Day 07
Litochoro to Platamon, Larissa, and Volos
- Visit Platamon Castle.
- Travel to Larissa.
- Visit the Larissa archaeological museum.
- Explore the ancient theatre.
- Continue to Volos.
Stay overnight in Volos.
Day 08
Volos, Dimini, and Sesklo
- Visit the Dimini archaeological site.
- Explore the Sesklo archaeological site.
- Visit the Volos archaeological museum.
Stay overnight in Volos.
Day 09
Volos to Lamia, Thermopylae, and Arachova
- Travel to Lamia.
- Visit the Lamia fortress.
- Explore the Lamia museum.
- Continue to Thermopylae.
- Visit the Thermopylae infocenter.
- Transfer to Arachova.
Stay overnight in Arachova.
Day 10
Arachova to Livadeia, Thiva, and Chalkida
- Travel to Livadeia.
- Walk through the medieval old town.
- Continue to Thiva.
- Visit the Thiva archaeological museum.
- Transfer to Chalkida.
Stay overnight in Chalkida.
Day 11
Chalkida and Eretria
- Travel to Eretria.
- Visit the Eretria archaeological site.
- Explore the ancient theatre.
- Visit the Eretria museum.
- Return to Chalkida.
Stay overnight in Chalkida.
Day 12
Chalkida to Oropos and Athens
- Visit the Chalkida archaeological museum.
- Travel to the Amphiareion of Oropos.
- Explore the Amphiareion archaeological site.
- Continue to Athens.
- Arrive at the final destination, Athens.
Where this trip takes you
Pella archaeological site, Aegae archaeological site, Mount Olympus, Platamon Castle overlooking the Aegean Sea
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Transportation with a driver.
- Transportation in a minivan with air conditioning.
- Transportation for your group only.
- Company's tour guide.
- A tour guide will be with you at all times.
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels or guesthouses.
- Accommodation includes breakfast only.
- Accommodation in double rooms.
- Accommodation always includes internet, provided by the property.
- Driver and guide who speak English.
What's Not Included
- Lunch and dinner.
- Accommodation in single rooms.
- Hotel tourist tax.
- Entry fees and tickets.
- Flight tickets.
- Ferry tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Country visas.
Know before you go
- We provide this tour during the off-season period, from September 1 until March 19 of next year. We recommend considering a tour before or after the high season, when it is not too hot and not too crowded, but all the sights and attractions are already open or still available. This is especially applicable to elderly individuals, who need to be cautious regarding sun exposure and high temperatures.
- Cut-off period: your booking will be accepted if it is made at least 30 days before the tour starts.
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- This tour accepts a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 5 people.
- This tour is available for solo travelers as an exclusive solo tour (the tour will be just for you, without other travelers in the vehicle); the price for 1 person reflects this.
- A single supplement is mandatory; solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room, except when the tour is booked for 1 person.
- This tour (as well as our other tours) is available in English and Spanish.
- As a private tour, this tour can be customized to fit your travel plans, personal interests, and schedule.
- During the tour, only breakfast is included. As a rule, we will stay at each place of accommodation for just 1 night, so it makes no sense to pay for lunch and dinner there. Instead, enjoy the local cuisine.
- Transportation is in a minivan with air conditioning and an English-speaking driver. Feel free to ask to stop whenever you need, whether for a nice photo or a coffee break.
- Our prices include accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast, which are typically not located near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you prefer better accommodation in terms of location and quality, please let us know.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup is available from any hotel or location in Thessaloniki or the surrounding area.
Tour start
Thessaloniki, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Thessaloniki.
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8,018
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Estimated room rates
Single Room
€8,018.00 — €14,281.00
Double Sharing
€8,018.00
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