Thessaloniki: Byzantine and Paleochristian History Tour

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Thessaloniki: Byzantine and Paleochristian History Tour

By: Hello Thessaloniki
5 ★ 254 reviews
3 hours
Estimated tour length
Cancelation Policy
Up to 30 days before the service start date: We refund the reservation deposit minus any transaction fees.
Pick Up Included
Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Thessaloniki.
Licensed guide
English-speaking Licensed Guide

Description

Byzantine and Paleochristian History of Thessaloniki.

Α World Heritage City!

Thessaloniki is an open museum. Any walk around the beautiful northern Greek city will reveal some new aspect of its eternal history to the traveller. Ancient memories, Roman influences and Byzantine splendour comprise a uniquely charming mosaic. UNESCO listed 15 early Christian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki as World Heritage Sites, recognizing the city as one of the most important to the historical memory of humankind.

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Itinerary

  1. Saint Demetrius Church | Panagia Chalkeon Church
  2. Acheiropoietos Church | Hagia Sophia | Metamorphosis Sotiros Church – (Transfiguration of the Saviour Church)
  3. In consultation with your guide you can replace the above -mentioned attractions with some of the following sights
  4. The Heptapyrgion (Seven Tower Fortress)
  5. Vlatadon Monastery
  6. The Walls of Thessaloniki
  7. Church of Hosios David (Latomou Monastery)
  8. Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos (closed, view from outside) | The Byzantine Bath (closed, view from outside)
  9. Agia Aikaterini Church (open until 12:00) | The Church of the Prophet Elias (open until 12:00)
  10. Church of Agioi Apostoloi | The Rotunda
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What's included

  • Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Thessaloniki
  • Transportation by air-conditioned V.I.P. vehicles (Car, Minivan or Minibus)
  • Professional English-speaking Driver
  • English-speaking Licensed Guide
  • Wi-Fi on board (free)
  • Bottle of water and coffee during the route (free)
  • After the trip you will receive with email edited photos and a small video of your tour.
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Not included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Licensed Guide speaking other language apart from English (upon request, extra charge)
  • Entrance fees
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Additional information

  • There are many beautiful sights. You are encouraged to bring a camera along. But if you don’t… we have a camera for you!
  • Weather will not affect the operation of the tours.
  • However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date
  • Pick up from your hotel in Thessaloniki
  • Tour Start time: 10:00 am (approx.)
  • Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
  • Return details: Returns to original Pick up point (Optionally)
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Cancelation Policy

  • Up to 30 days before the service start date:
  • We refund the reservation deposit minus any transaction fees that are charged by the banks or by PayPal or by any payment gateway/method that has been used.
  • Alternatively, you may postpone/re-book for a future date at no cost. The rebooking must take place at the same time that you request to cancel the 1st booking.
  • If you cancel 29 to 15 days before the service start date:
  • We refund 50% of the reservation deposit.
  • 50% of the reservation deposit is charged as cancellation fee.
  • Alternatively, you may postpone/re-book for a future date with a fee of 25% of the reservation deposit. The rebooking must take place at the same time that you request to cancel the 1st booking, and you may only re-book once with no cost.
  • If you cancel 14 – 10 days before the service start date:
  • We refund 30% of the reservation deposit.
  • 70% of the cost is charged as a cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel 10 – 8 days before the service start date:
  • We refund 20% of the reservation deposit.
  • 80% of the cost is charged as a cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel 7 days and less, before the service start date:
  • No refunds are to be made.
  • The 100% of the money paid are charged.
  • We strongly recommend that you obtain trip cancellation insurance from an insurance company.
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Meeting Point

Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
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