7 Days Private Tour: Meteora - Ioannina - Thessaloniki - Litochoro & Delphi

Name: 7 Days Private Tour: Meteora - Ioannina - Thessaloniki - Litochoro & Delphi
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 1069747
Price: 617.6 EUR
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Athens, Greece

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7 days (approx.)

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Overview

This tour gives you the opportunity of visiting some of the most famous sites and 2 of the largest historical cities of Northern Greece, Ioannina and Thessaloniki in the span of just one week. It offers our guests scenic routes, the beauty of our nature, history and knowledgeable, friendly drivers.

What's Included

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Bottled water
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Transport by private vehicle

Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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What To Expect

Day 1

Thermopylae - Meteora - Kalambaka

7 Stops

Battlefield of Thermopylae

We will visit the battlefield of Thermopylae’s, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who died for their freedom against the Persians.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kainotomiko Kentro Istorikis Enimerosis Thermopylon

10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the historical centre of the site you will enjoy a 3D movie, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who died for their freedom under a foreign conqueror.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leonidas Monument

To complete the visit you will see the statue of Leonidas standing right opposite Kolonos Hill where the persisting Spartans left their last breath.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Meteora

Our trip will continue with a drive through the mountains, not taking the national highway, to see the real Greek country side passing by the cities of Lamia, Trikala and Karditsa we will reach Kalambaka, a beautiful small city that is dominated by the Meteora rocks standing upon it. Reaching the small town we will settle at the hotel and then drive up around the hills for an evening photo tour on the rocks under the Greek sunset.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Great Meteoron Monastery

We will visit the monasteries and a have 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. Great Meteoron is the biggest and most impressive one.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Agios Stefanos

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.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Roussanou Monastery

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

Day 2

Dodoni - Ioannina

5 Stops

Day 3

Metsovo - Vergina - Thessaloniki

7 Stops

Metsovo

This tree-shaded village, retaining its traditional character, dots the mountain side below Katara Col in the Mountain Range of Pindos. Metsovo is full of life throughout the year generously offering you its natural surrounding beauties. Particularly during winter, the famous vlach village, birthplace of various national benefactors, is Epirus’ beloved tourist destination.

1 hour 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

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).

15 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.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Day 4

Pella - Thessaloniki

4 Stops

Day 5

Dion - Litochoro

3 Stops

Dion Archaeological Park

We will drive towards the site of Dion following the national highway, reaching the village of Dion we will find the site and the archaeological museum of Dion, an ancient Greek city named after Zeus (in Greek Dias) that preserved its importance in the Macedonian Period. There Philip II and his son Alexander the Great made sacrifices to the Gods after conquering the Ancient Greek world and from there Alexander The Great started his expedition towards to Asia. It was a city with of a huge strategic importance according to the Macedonian Kings. Today you can visit sanctuary of Isis and other Egyptian Gods, the oldest sanctuary of Goddess Dimitra, a Hellenistic theater, a roman theater and a stadium, the mansion of Dionysos with its wonderful mosaic decoration and many more public and private buildings.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Dion

Located in the present-day settlement of Dion, only 500 meters from the entrance of the archaeological space, the museum displays finds from various excavations over the years. The finds have been organized according to the areas from which they were excavated on the site, and include discoveries from ancient Pydna and other archaeological spots in Pieria. In the basement visitors can watch an educational film titled «Daily Life in Ancient Dion», and screenings of audiovisual materials related to ancient Dion and Olympus.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Litochoro

After having lunch at the village of Dion we will drive on the foothills of mountain Olympus to reach the mountainous, scenic village of Litochoro where we will stay the rest of the day and overnight. Litochoro is the closest location to Mt Olympus at sea level making it a popular destination for people that want to start climbing up the mountain. So we will stay on the foothill of the highest mountain in Greece, of the mountain were the 12 Gods of Olympus lived according to the Greek Mythology.

5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Day 6

Delphi - Arachova

4 Stops

Day 7

Distomo - Marathon - Sounio

8 Stops

Additional Info

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Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
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 [BRAND].
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Accommodation (If you need our help we work with some of the best hotels in each area, we only need to know the number of the rooms)

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 7 Days Private Tour: Meteora – Ioannina – Thessaloniki – Litochoro & Delphi?

A: 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. 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 7 Days Private Tour: Meteora – Ioannina – Thessaloniki – Litochoro & Delphi?

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.

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
Bottled water.
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].
Transport by private vehicle.

The following is NOT included:

Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms).
Entrance Fees.
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost).

Apr 2025

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Accessibility information for the 7 Days Private Tour: Meteora - Ioannina - Thessaloniki - Litochoro & Delphi is as follows:

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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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7 Days Private Tour: Meteora - Ioannina - Thessaloniki - Litochoro & Delphi

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Thermopylae - Meteora - Kalambaka

Dodoni - Ioannina

Metsovo - Vergina - Thessaloniki

Pella - Thessaloniki

Dion - Litochoro

Delphi - Arachova

Distomo - Marathon - Sounio

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