Dodoni, Greece
Monterrasol Travel private tour with car.
Private tour package 18 days in GreeceExploring Northern Greece 15 days tour from Thessaloniki. Thasos island, Philippi, Zagori mountain villages and bridges, Corfu.tour ID: #407
all seasons tour
Tour highlightsExploring Northern Greece 15 days tour from Thessaloniki. Monterrasol Travel private tour with car. Thasos island, Philippi, Zagori mountain villages and bridges, Corfu. Come with us to discover amazing Northern Greece with our 18 days tour from Thessaloniki. With this tour we going to see the most important places in Thessaloniki, will come to Thasos island, walk archaeological site Philippi (UNESCO World Heritage site), and spend a few days in popular region Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site for Cultural Landscape). We will start with discovering Thessaloniki, the cultural capital of Greece, known for its Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), renowned cuisine, and never sleep atmosphere. After Thessaloniki we will come to town Kavala, to see its fortress and historical center. On the way we will visit a winery with wine tasting. Short drive from Kavala, we will come to port to take a quick ferry to Thasos island, to see historical landmarks of Thasos town, Archangel Michael monastery, museum of Olive and Olive oil, scenic Kefalogourna waterfalls, Marble Quarry and few other attractions. After Thasos island, on mainland, we will come to explore large and very important archaeological site Philippi, its exceptional Roman architecture is small reflection of Rome itself, and very import for Christianity because of several visits of the apostle Paul. We will continue to discover Northern Greece, by visiting Aigai, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. Aigai was a first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and the most significant places of classical Greece. Our next place to visit is mountain town Metsovo, known from Ottoman census records. Metsovo residents had a privileges from Ottomans because they provided the special service of guarding local mountain passes and the servicing of travelers. Metsovo is known for rich merchants and traders, traveling sheepherders, specific cuisine used local cheeses, and wine making traditions including the Katogi vineyard of the Averoff family. Significant part of this tour is exploring the Zagori region (approved as UNESCO World Heritage Site for Cultural Landscape). Zagori, also called Zagorochoria, contains 46 villages known as Zagori villages. The main source of income for the local communities initially were commercial activities like trading to distant places. Rich residents during centuries built many villages with stone houses, stone bridges, cobblestones streets, fountains, schools, churches and monasteries. UNESCO added Zagori to the list of Cultural Landscapes, acknowledging the universal value of Zagori's architecture as a representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements. During our time in Zagori we will also come to few developed hiking passes, relatively easy but with amazing viewpoints. After we leave Zagori, we will come to Ioannina, to see its fortress, silversmith weapons and jewelery museum, and come to small island at the middle of Ioannina lake, to have a short walk with visiting a few churches and monasteries and the museum of famous Ali Pasha. From Ioannina, on the way to Igoumenitsa, we will come to see archaeological site Dodoni, know for its gorgeous ancient theater. From Igoumenitsa we will take ferry to Corfu. There on Corfu we need to walk its historical center, fortress, and we will come to see ancient Paleokastritsa monastery located on another side of Corfu island. The tour will start in Thessaloniki (Greece) and tour finishes in Corfu (Greece), and will take 18 days (17 nights). During this tour you will visit Thessaloniki, Kavala, Thasos, Philippi, Veria, Aigai, Metsovo, Kipoi, Tsepelovo, Monodendri, Ano Pedina, Aristi, Papingo, Ioannina, Dodoni, Corfu, Paleokastritsa located in Greece. We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Thessaloniki. Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Corfu. Overall, with this tour you will visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 site from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #407 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #407. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 26 September 2024 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Thessaloniki, Greece day 1: visit Thessaloniki historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site); accommodation in Thessaloniki Tour finishes in: Corfu, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1329 km. How to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour! If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #407. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Thessaloniki, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, coastal town, fortress, historical center, museum, park, promenade, seaport, winery, orthodox church; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Kavala, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, seaport, viewpoint Thasos, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, beach, historical landmark, island, marina, museum, scenic road, waterfall, orthodox monastery Philippi, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, orthodox church; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Veria, GreeceKnown for historical center, museum Aigai (Aegae), GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Palace of Aegae is considered one of the largest and most significant buildings of classical Greece, alongside the Parthenon. It was here that Alexander the Great was proclaimed king in 336 BC. The palace, along with the theater, has been the subject of extensive restoration and is now open to the public. Metsovo, GreeceKnown for architecture, mountain town, museum, viewpoint, winery A mountain town, amphitheatrically built across the slope of the Pindus Mountain range, with a unique commercial history, Mestovo has year-round activities, enhanced by its specialty wines and cheeses. Metsovo has tons of authentic character; well known as a mountain escape by locals, it is a year-round destination that offers gorgeous surroundings, even more so in the winter, when majestic white snow blankets the village. Kipoi, GreeceKnown for bridge, mountain town, orthodox monastery; cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tsepelovo, GreeceKnown for bridge, mountain town, orthodox monastery; cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Monodendri, GreeceKnown for hiking pass, mountain town, museum, scenic road, sightseeing, viewpoint, orthodox church, orthodox monastery; cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Monodendri is a picturesque village located in the heart of the Zagori region in Epirus, Greece. Situated at an altitude of 1060 meters, it is part of the Central Zagori area within the prefecture of Ioannina. The village is nestled near the edge of the breathtaking Vikos Gorge, the world's deepest canyon, and the Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoos River. Ano Pedina, GreeceKnown for mountain town; cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Aristi, GreeceKnown for mountain town; cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Papingo, GreeceKnown for bridge, mountain town, natural phenomenon, scenic road, viewpoint; cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ioannina, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, fortress, lake, museum, park, venetian empire, orthodox monastery The charming Ioannina, the capital and largest city of the Epirus region, with a picturesque historic center, a castle built in 528 AD that is the oldest Byzantine fortress in the country, among other landmarks worth discovering, is a great year-round destination. Undoubtedly one of the most atmospheric cities in this corner of the country, Ioannina is set on the shore of Lake Pamvotida. Dodoni, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Dodoni, located in a narrow valley at the foot of Mount Tomaros in Epirus, is an ancient city that travelers should visit. It is home to the oldest and most prominent oracle in the country. Corfu, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, beach, fortress, historical center, island, marina, medieval old town, museum, promenade, scenic road, sightseeing, viewpoint Corfu, known in Greek as Kerkyra, is an island in the Ionian Sea of Greece, about 35km from mainland town Igoumenitsa. The Corfu island is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history, cultural heritage as the unique blend of Greek, Italian, and British influences, and natural beauty. Key attractions include the capital, Corfu City, with its Venetian architecture, old citadel with Venetian fortifications, the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, and historical sites like Angelokastro and the church of St. Jason and St. Sosipater. The island also boasts beautiful beaches, such as Palaiokastritsa, Paleokastritsa monastery, and the picturesque villages of Kefali and Afionas. Paleokastritsa, GreeceKnown for museum, viewpoint, orthodox monastery #407 Tour mapDue to the length and duration of this route, we were unable to put all the tour attractions on one map. Because of that, here is a general map of this tour. Please click on "Tour maps detailed" to see detailed maps of this tour. Tour starts in: Thessaloniki, Greece 
day 1: Thessaloniki historical center; accommodation in Thessaloniki Tour finishes in: Corfu, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1329 km. #407 Tour maps detailedDue to the length and duration of this route, we were unable to put all the tour attractions on one map. Instead of one general map, here are a few detailed maps of this tour. Detailed map for part: Thasos island  Detailed map for part: Zagori part 1  Detailed map for part: Zagori part 2 + Corfu  Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this private tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 45 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
|
Price from€ 5,699
The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is available all year round. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in *** hotels or guesthouses • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Our pre-designed private tours |
Follow us on:
Site version: 3.7 Distinct difference (30-May-2023 update) [Private tours] on
© copyright Monterrasol Travel team