Program
Day 1: LARNAKA-THESSALONIKI - CHALKIDIKI
Meeting at Larnaca airport and departure for Thessaloniki. Arrival, pickup and departure to our hotel, located in the area of Halkidiki. Our first stop will be in beautiful Arnaia. It is a mountain town, which is famous for its traditional buildings. Free time to walk through its narrow cobbled streets and enjoy your meal in the traditional taverns of the central square. Then we continue to Halkidiki, the most famous resort of Northern Greece which is a fetish destination for many tycoons of global wealth. We will stay here for four nights. Arrival at the hotel and settling in the rooms, the rest of the day free. Overnight.
Day 2: CHALKIDIKI - SITHONIA ROUND
After enjoying our rich breakfast we will start for the tour of Sithonia, one of the most beautiful places in Greece. It is the middle leg of the Halkidiki peninsula and most of it is covered by pine forests, which reach the picturesque beaches. It is a protected Natura 2000 habitat. Our first stop will be the traditional settlement of Parthenona with its restored Macedonian houses where you can enjoy your coffee with a view of Marmaras and the islet of Kelyfos. Our trek continues with a view of the small picturesque coves with crystal clear waters to Sarti where we will stop for food and a swim. Return to our hotel and free time. Overnight.
Day 3: CHALKIDIKI - AGIOS OROS CRUISE
After breakfast we will depart for the small port of Ormos tis Panagia. Here we will take the boat for a unique cruise, to admire from the sea and quite close to the coast the most beautiful monasteries of the western side of the Mount Athos Peninsula. The whole experience is unique, beaches and wild nature, mountains, ravines and steep cliffs make up this beautiful scenery. Disembark and stop in Ouranoupoli for food or swimming. Return in the afternoon to our hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 4: CHALKIDIKI - GYROS KASSANDRAS
After our breakfast we will start to get to know the peninsula of Kassandra. We will see beautiful villages, swim in unique beaches and taste unique local recipes. Some of our stops will be the traditional village of Afytos, Hanioti and then we continue to the mountain village of Agia Paraskevi. Here you will find picturesque taverns where you can taste good wine, tsipouro and traditional mezes. At a distance of 5 km are the Baths of Agia Paraskevi, these thermal springs have great healing properties, which is why they are widely known. Free time and return to our hotel. Overnight.
Day 5: CHALKIDIKI - THESSALONIKI
Breakfast and departure to Thessaloniki, the beautiful city of Thermaikos. Upon arrival we will have a guided tour of the city to get to know its wonderful monuments: Kamara, Byzantine churches, Hagia Sophia, Egnatia, Aristotelous Square, Church of Agios Dimitrios, Rotunda, Agora Modiano, White Tower. Then we continue to the Upper Town to see the Byzantine walls and also to look down on the city from above. Finally, transfer and check-in at our hotel. Afternoon free at your disposal. In the evening we offer an optional dinner with live music. Overnight.
Day 6: THESSALONIKI
Breakfast and the day is free in Thessaloniki. We suggest you enjoy a walk along the beach, which is about five kilometers long, from the Concert Hall to the port. In it, 13 green areas, known as "green rooms - gardens" were formed. You can still relax and drink your coffee in Aristotelous Square or visit the traditional markets of Kapani, Modiano, Vatikioti or around Athos Square.
Day 7: THESSALONIKI - LARNACA
Breakfast, arranging luggage on the coach and departure for the monastery of Agios Ioannis theologos in Souroti, where the tomb of Agios Paisios is located. Then a visit to the Monastery of Agia Anastasia. It is a stauropigian monastery and was built in honor of Saint Anastasia of Farmakolytra who was martyred in 304 AD. during the persecutions of Diocletian. We continue to the beach of Peria and free time for lunch. Finally transfer to Thessaloniki airport and flight to Larnaca.