A Taste of Northern Greece
£1995.00
Discovery
7 nights in Mainland Greece | Solos Board
What to expect
Four Guided Tours
Meteora, Olympus, Vergina & Naousa
Ancient History
Explore the city of Thessaloniki
Foodie Experiences
Wine tasting, culinary tour & class
Beautiful Beaches
Relax on Halkidiki's stunning shores
About this trip...
What's included?
Return flights-
Airport taxes and charges
Room for sole use
Solos Board: Breakfast daily & six dinners
Welcome drink and information evening
Naousa wine tour including four wine tastings-
City tour of Thessaloniki with culinary tastings
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Mount Athos Cruise
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Sightseeing of Meteora, Dion & Vergina
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
- Accommodation tax is 5 Euros per room/per night, payable locally.
Itinerary
- Arrival into Thessaloniki
- City & culinary tour of Thessaloniki
- Drive to Meteora and onto Pieria
- Sightseeing of Dion, Olympus & Palaios Panteleimonas
- Sightseeing in Vergina & Naousa
- Cruise around Mount Athos
- Cooking class & Greek night
- Departure day
What you'll be doing
Day One: Welcome to Thessaloniki
Upon arrival at Thessaloniki Airport, we'll be welcomed with a warm smile and assisted to our hotel. No need to worry about navigating unfamiliar roads or local transport, just relax and settle in. This evening, we join our fellow travellers for a welcome drink and tour briefing followed by our first taste of local Greek cuisine. Afterwards, we may wish to take a gentle stroll along Thessaloniki’s lively waterfront promenade.
- Dinner included
Day Three: Visit the UNESCO site of Meteora
After breakfast, we head west to one of Greece’s most breathtaking sights - the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora. These gravity-defying monasteries are perched atop huge rock pillars and offer a surreal spiritual and scenic experience. With our guide, explore two of the most remarkable monasteries and learn about the monastic traditions that continue here today.
After a scenic drive, we continue to the peaceful region of Pieria, nestled between the slopes of Mount Olympus and the sea.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Four: Dion, Olympus & Palaios Panteleimonas
We start the day at the archaeological site of Dion, once a spiritual centre for the ancient Macedonians. Then, ascend part of the legendary Mount Olympus, mythical home of the Greek gods. Later, enjoy a leisurely walk through the enchanting village of Palaios Panteleimonas, where stone houses and cobbled streets open to breathtaking sea views. This is the Greece many never witness.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Five: Ancient Royalty & Wine Country, Vergina, Naousa and Halkidiki
Step back in time at Vergina, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings. Visit the museum built around the Royal Tombs, including that of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, an awe-inspiring experience. Then we shift from history to hedonism with a visit to Naousa, one of Greece’s premier wine regions. Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting at a family-run estate, sipping wine in the Macedonian hills connects us to the land’s flavours and traditions in a meaningful way.
Afterwards, we continue to the coastal haven of Halkidiki. We check-in to our hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner with our fellow guests.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Six: Cruise Around Mount Athos
Today, enjoy a full-day cruise along the mystical Mount Athos peninsula. While women cannot set foot on this monastic land, the cruise offers a respectful and scenic view of the centuries-old monasteries clinging to the cliffs and learn about this deeply spiritual community. Afterwards, we return to our hotel.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Seven: Cooking, Culture & Celebration
Our final full day is a true celebration of Greek hospitality. Take part in a hands-on cooking lesson at the hotel, take turns in joining the chef to prepare traditional favourites such as Greek salad, tzatziki, and crispy atherina fish. Enjoy the delicious results together with ouzo or juice before taking time to relax and enjoy our final day. This evening, our group comes together for an unforgettable Greek night filled with music, dancing, and laughter, a joyful end to our journey.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Eight: Flight home
After breakfast, we transfer to Thessaloniki Airport for our departure. Whether we came for the culture, cuisine, or company, we are sure to leave with a deeper connection to Northern Greece, and perhaps a few lifelong friendships too.
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Breakfast included
Accommodation
A Taste of Northern Greece Hotels:
- Thessaloniki: El Greco Hotel three-star
- Pieria: Yakinthos Hotel three-star
- Halkidiki: Acrotel Lily Ann Village three-star
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
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- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
From the 12th October 2025 the EU is introducing a new European Entry System (EES) that will be phased in and fully operational by the 10th April 2026. Non-EU nationals including British passport holders will now be required to complete biometric checks on arrival and exit to Schengen countries, which will include facial recognition and fingerprints. There is no cost for this, and no action needs to be taken prior to departure.
