Day tour from Sofia to Thessaloniki, Greece

Day tour from Sofia to Thessaloniki, Greece

The day tour to Thessaloniki is an great chance to learn more about Macedonia region and the largest city in this part of the Balkans. Thessaloniki has always been the second important city in Byzantine Empire after Constantinopleand a dream of all nations around. The biggest Harbour on Aegean Sea makes the city and the region the best business place and trade center.

Thessaloniki is full of History and amazing spots. The day tour includes 3 UNESCO sites from 15 in the city. The history lovers will fall in love in the unique atmosphere and spirit of Macedonian main city, will smell the Aegean wind and become part of the ultimate mixture of people.

We wont forget to taste the delicious local greek food and to drink coffee in local style on the best coffee spots in Thessaloniki.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Church of St. Demetrios, Agiou Dimitriou, Thessaloniki 546 33, Greece

UNESCO site. The church was built 313-323 AD and is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki. The relics of the saint are still in the curch and thousands of pilgrims visit the church every day. The preserved medieval mosaics are an excellent sample of the Orthodox Byzantine art.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: White Tower of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece

The symbol of the city, The White Tower was built in Medieval times to fortify the harbour. In Ottoman times the tower use to be a notorious prison and scene of mass executions.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Aristotelous Square, Nikis Avenue, Thessaloniki 546 24 Greece

It is the main city square and is located on the city's waterfront. It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918. Aristotelous Square is one of the most famous places in all of Greece and almost synonymous with the city of Thessaloniki itself.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rotunda, Pl. Agiou Georgiou Rotonta 5, Thessaloniki 546 35, Greece

The Rotunda of Galerius is 125m northeast of the Arch of Galerius. The Rotunda is an UNESCO site.

Duration: 20 minutes