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    Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Zagoria, Meteora [8days]

    Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Zagoria, Meteora [8days]

    An 8-Day Journey from Thessaloniki to Zagoria & Meteora

    Discover the most authentic side of Northern Greece with a trip to Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Zagoria, and Meteora, designed for travelers who value flexibility and depth. Begin in vibrant Thessaloniki, rich in history, culture, and gastronomy, before heading west to Ioannina and the scenic Lake Pamvotis. Explore the stone-built villages of Zagoria, famous for their bridges, alpine landscapes, and traditional architecture. The journey culminates in Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where monasteries rise dramatically atop towering rock formations. This personalized FIT itinerary combines culture, nature, and spirituality, offering a balanced and immersive mainland Greece experience at your own pace.

    Highlights

    Thessaloniki (White Tower, Rotonda, Galerien Complex, Ano Poli, archeological museum, Agios Dimitrios)

    Ioannina (castle, Lake Pamvotis)

    Meteora (monasteries, cave of Theopetra)

    Departures

    All year round

    Your package includes:
    • 4 nights in Thessaloniki, 2 nights in Ioannina and 1 night in Kalambaka, with breakfast
    • 8 days of car rental (7 x 24h) in unlimited kilometers with comprehensive insurance (the return must be made within the time limits under penalty of invoicing for an additional day)
    • Reception at the airport by our hostess
    • The services of our agency

    Itinerary

    Upon arrival at Thessaloniki airport, the local correspondent will help the visitors with the recovery of the car and departure to the hotel. Get a first taste of the city with a stroll through the city centre on foot. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the city of Thessaloniki. Visits in famous museums and a city tour with stops at the White Tower and the Arch of Galerius. Along the way, visitors can find lots of cafes, boutiques, and restaurants with delicious Greek specialties. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Ioannina and visit Ioannina Castle. Take the boat to the island of Lake Pamvotida. The tour starts at the Municipal Ethnographic Museum (Ali Pasha Mosque) and embarks on a pedestrian exploration through the cobbled streets of the old town. Visitors will arrive at the “heart of the castle”, the citadel of Kale and after a short walk to the lakeside docks, the boats will be waiting to take everyone on a short trip to the Island of Legends; the island of the famous

    Ali Pasha and Lady Frosini; an island with 7 Byzantine monasteries. Visits at the Philanthropini Monastery with frescoes dating from the mid-16th century and the Museum of the Greek Revolution. During the day, there will be plenty of free time to enjoy traditional Ioannina cuisine and buy traditional souvenirs and sweets. Overnight in Ioannina.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the charming villages of Zagoria. The 46 stone villages on the slopes of the Pindus, an original setting of mountains and forests and gorges: visit Monodendri and Tsepelovo. Overnight in Ioannina.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the villages of Mikro (small) Papingo and Megalo (large) Papingo: around twenty remarkably restored, traditional houses to take visitors back in time while admiring the wild nature of the place. Overnight in Ioannina.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Meteora. Visit Meteora, with old Monasteries filled with exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Meteora is a group of monasteries built on spectacular natural sandstone rocks in central Greece. The site has been classified by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage (frescoes, monastic life, method of construction) and natural qualities. Stairs with hundreds of steps and a well-paved hairpin road take visitors to the entrance to the monasteries. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Return to Thessaloniki and take part in a walking tour. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Arrive at the airport. Return of the vehicle at the airport. Assistance with registration formalities. Depart.

    Your package excludes:
    • Tourist tax
    • Lunches
    • Drinks
    • Gasoline
    • Everything that is not included in the section these prices include
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      My Kids and I loved the trip except for our lost baggage from the Aegean airlines upon arrival at Athens at the start of the trip.Loved all the sightseeing. Tour guides and Pick up services were awesome!! Tour guides were very knowledgeable in their area and history of the city and my kids and I loved that. They answered all our questions. Pick up services were always on time.I just wish I had a little more time in Corfu to do the boat tour as I had planned. Wasn’t able to accomplish that. Loved the wine tasting, Oia and Fira in Santorini. Thank You so much for helping me plan this trip. Great memories made on this trip!!Savita
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      Thank you so much for your flexibility and support throughout the past weeks – the group ended successfully and we truly appreciate your efforts.
      During the trip, we also received very positive feedback from the tour leader regarding the hotels, restaurants, and the quality of your transportation service. We’re very happy with the overall arrangement and sincerely hope to continue working with you on upcoming groups.
      2024-03-27
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      Mata/ChristineThe feedback from all delegates was very positive about all the arrangements provided by the hotel and your good selves. Accommodation, meals and overall satisfaction from the hotel was very good. The renovated rooms help to bring the best of the hotel – the gala dinner room location was fantastic. Please give this feedback to the hotel too. All the transfers, excursions, the drivers, guide etc were performed professionally and all delegates again had something good to say about your services and the way you have handled the management of these activities. Overall well done. This is a genuine feedback and hope that makes you feel satisfied for a job well done
      Fabiola Cano
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      It was a real pleasure to meet you. The passengers were happy with all your details and the beautiful country of Greece. Regarding food, I must thank you for the care you took to choose the places and the dishes. They were all a great success. The menus, even in Spanish, were totally appreciated. Regarding accommodation, I found the hotel nice, comfortable and well located. The breakfast room is a bit busy in the mornings, but the food tastes great. And the view of the Parthenon from the top roof is impressive. Transportation good. The tours seemed good to me. Tour guides have a good command of the Spanish language and were quite friendly.  Regarding contact and respond from the company. I must emphasize that there is only praise for you, Anna. You really are a great person. The joy of your soul is transmitted around everything you do. Always with a smile no matter how tiring the tourist activity is. The details and care with which you do your job are extremely applaudable. I only have one word but for you THANKFULNESS.October 2023
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      Dear Mata and Desi,I mean it when I say I have never been exposed to such level of loving care in the world of travel.  We were not just your clients. We felt like your family. You cared for us, and all of our many (many! Many!) different needs. You showed Stuart such respect. You were patient with some in our group who would not always ask things with proper respect. You kept showing up in places we did not expect. You made visits to the pharmacy, and extra trips with your car, all to make us feel comfortable and at home.Truly—you are at the top of your business, and it shows. I do not even remember how we initially found you. But however it was, I am so grateful for this friendship and partnership. And I do mean it when I hope that we do many trips together in the future, and that I can send many of my colleagues to you for trips.It is hard for this trip to be over and to say goodbye. Know that we mean it when we say we have not only appreciation for you. But love for you.Αντίο και σας ευχαριστούμε και σας αγαπάμε και είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι που θα σας δούμε σύντομα.With a heart that is full because we know one another, and heavy because we have to say goodbye!
      Kleopatra M
      2021-09-15
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      Very helpful office… special thanks to Ms. Lina who was very kind, very fast (although she had a large workload due to the tourist season) and met our needs perfectly !!! I highly recommend it !!!Kleopatra M
      Aris Konstantinidis
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      The only travel agency that has served me perfectly as a voucher holder for \"tourism for all\". Perfect organization of the whole trip. Definitely first in my choices for future travel!Aris Konstantinidis