Meteora, Greece
Small group car tour by Monterrasol Travel.
Small group tour package 16 days in GreeceExploring Greece Macedonia and Thessaly 16 days circle tour from Thessaloniki. Thasos island, Philippi, Aegae, Pella, Edessa, Meteora, Olympus.tour ID: #825
off-season only tour
Tour summaryExploring Greece Macedonia and Thessaly 16 days circle tour from Thessaloniki. Small group car tour by Monterrasol Travel. Thasos island, Philippi, Aegae, Pella, Edessa, Meteora, Olympus. This page describes details of the multi-day small group car tour #825 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 small groups 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: #825. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. The tour will start and finish in Thessaloniki (Greece) and will take 16 days (15 nights). During this tour you will visit Amphipolis, Kavala, Philippi, Thasos, Alistrati, Serres, Pella, Edessa, Mieza, Veria, Aigai, Kalampaka, Meteora, Larissa, Litochoro, Dion, Olympus located in Greece. Overall, with this tour you will visit 3 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). Additional informationWe will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Thessaloniki. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. 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. The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us. This small group tour is available for solo travelers as well. Please contact us for details. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season. Photo galleryPhoto gallery of attractions involved in this tour. Tour descriptionCome with us to explore two famous regions of Greece, Macedonia and Thessaly, with our 16-day circle tour from Thessaloniki. With this off-season tour we will see Thasos Island and the most important attractions of both regions, together with a few lesser-known locations. We will start our tour with discovering Amphipolis, an important ancient Greek polis and later a Roman city, nowadays a large archaeological site with a museum, known from antiquity as a colony of ancient Athenians and the site of the battle between the Spartans and Athenians in 422 BC. After Thessaloniki, we will come to Kavala to see its historical center and fortress. Near Kavala, we will come to explore the huge and important archaeological site of Philippi, with its exceptional Roman architecture, its urban layout as a smaller reflection of Rome itself, and its importance in Christianity because of several visits to the city by the apostle Paul. For those who enjoy wine, we will visit two famous wineries in the Kavala region, Biblia Chora winery and Chateau Nico Lazaridi winery, and taste their wines. From Kavala, after a short drive, we will take a quick ferry to Thasos Island, where we will visit historical landmarks of Thasos town, the Museum of Olive and Olive Oil, the picturesque Kefalogourna waterfalls, the Archangel Michael monastery, the Marble Quarry, and a few other locations. When we return back from Thasos to the mainland, we will continue our discoveries. On the way to town Serres, we will see the beautiful Alistrati cave, and two important monasteries, the Ascension of the Lord monastery and the Virgin Mary Eikosiphoinissa monastery. In Serres, we will see its historical attractions and visit one more monastery, the mountainous Saint John the Forerunner monastery. From Serres, we will come to Pella to see its archaeological site and museum. After walking in Pella, we will come to town Edessa, to explore its attractions, small historical center, archaeological site, and the monastery of Holy Trinity. From Edessa, we will visit the area of Mieza, to see its archaeological site, ancient theater, and historical landmarks related to Aristotle. We will continue our tour with a visit to the Byzantine museum in Veria, and see the so-called Podium of Paul the Apostle, the site where he talked with people. Near Veria, we will come to Aegae, the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and the burial place for their kings, considered to be one of the biggest and most significant places of classical Greece. Aegae is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its monumental significance in Western civilization and exceptional architecture. Our next place to visit is town Kalampaka, known for the famous monasteries of Meteora. We will visit all monasteries that are open during these two days. After the Meteora monasteries, we will come to town Larissa, to see its archaeological museum and ancient theater. From Larissa, we will come to the area of Mount Olympus and learn how the area was explored over centuries. We also will visit the large archaeological site Dion, and see its archaeological museum and ancient theater. 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: 9 November 2025 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Thessaloniki, Greece day 1: travel to Amphipolis, visit Amphipolis archaeological park, visit Amphipolis museum, visit Amphipolis archaeological site, travel to Lion of Amphipolis to see Lion of Amphipolis historical landmark, travel to Biblia Chora to see Biblia Chora winery; travel to Kavala for accommodation Tour finishes in: Thessaloniki, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1303 km. What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tourHow 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 small group 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: #825. 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. Amphipolis, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological park, monument, museum Amphipolis is an ancient Greek archaeological site located in northern Greece, near the Strymon River and Mount Pangaion. Founded in 437/436 BC by the Athenian general Hagnon, it was an Athenian colony of strategic importance, situated to control the rich Strymon hinterland and the Pangaion gold mines. Kavala, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, seaport, viewpoint Philippi, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, orthodox church; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Thasos, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, beach, historical landmark, island, marina, museum, scenic road, waterfall, orthodox monastery Alistrati, GreeceKnown for cave Alistrati Cave is a breathtaking natural attraction located near the village of Alistrati in the Serres region of Northern Greece. Alistrati Cave is considered one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Greece, famed for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites. The grand Reception Chamber itself measures about 60 meters wide, 100 meters long, and between 20 and 30 meters high. Serres, GreecePella, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum Pella, located in northern Greece, is a town of great historical importance and an archaeological treasure trove. It once served as the capital city of ancient Macedonia and is recognized as the birthplace of Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II. Positioned in the fertile plains of Macedon, Pella lies southwest of Thessaloniki and feature large archaeological site and modern archaeological museum. Edessa, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum, waterfall, orthodox church Edessa is a picturesque city in northern Greece, located in the region of Central Macedonia. It is famously nicknamed the ＂City of Waters＂ because of the numerous waterfalls that cascade through its urban landscape, creating a unique blend of natural beauty and history. Mieza, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, infocenter Veria, GreeceKnown for historical center, historical landmark, museum Veria, also spelled Veroia or Beroea, is a city in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, known for its rich history, Byzantine architecture, and proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aigai (modern Vergina). Historically an important center since antiquity and the Byzantine era, it is built on the foothills of Mt. Vermion and crossed by the River Tripotamo. The city has numerous churches, and is nicknamed ＂Little Jerusalem＂ for its many religious sites. Aigai (Aegae), GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The archaeological site of Aegae, also known as Aigai, is situated in northern Greece, approximately 80 km southeast of Thessaloniki, at the foot of the Pierian Mountains. This site was the original capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom It was here that Alexander the Great was proclaimed king in 336 BC. Aegae listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its monumental significance in Western civilization. Kalampaka, GreeceKnown for museum, natural phenomenon, viewpoint Kalampaka is a significant tourist destination due to its proximity to the monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is nestled at the foothills of the extraordinary geological phenomenon of Meteora, a series of giant cliffs that dominate the landscape. The town is also known for its homemade sausages, top-quality meat, cheese, and yogurt, as well as local specialties like homemade pies, as well as for hand-made wood-carved objects, religious icons, and local embroideries. Meteora, GreeceKnown for landmark, nature, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Larissa, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; ancient theatre is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Larissa, surrounded by lush valleys and some of the most imposing mountains in Greece, is in close proximity of many interesting destinations in the region (Mount Olympus, Mount Kissavos, Meteora, Lake Plastira, Pilio, among others) suitable for daily trips. Litochoro, GreeceKnown for museum, nature, orthodox church Dion, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological park, archaeological site, museum The Archaeological Park of Dion, the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus in Greece, features several notable sanctuaries, including those dedicated to Zeus, Demeter, Artemis, Asklepios, and Isis. The Sanctuary of Demeter is the oldest, dating back to the Archaic period, while the Sanctuary of Zeus was built during the Hellenistic period. The site also includes a theater, which, although rebuilt in wood, was once a venue for concerts and shows. Olympus, GreeceKnown for forest, infocenter, landmark, park, river, viewpoint, wildlife #825 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: Amphipolis archaeological park, Amphipolis museum, Amphipolis archaeological site, Lion of Amphipolis historical landmark; accommodation in Kavala Tour finishes in: Thessaloniki, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 1303 km. #825 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: Greece, Macedonia  Detailed map for part: Greece, Thessaly  Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this small group 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:
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Price from€ 5,366
The min amount of people in this tour: 2 This small group tour is not available from 15 May to 31st August. 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 • accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions • 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 Small group tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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