Northern Greece - the Timeline of History

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The ancient kingdom of Macedonia played a significant role in the history of modern-day Greece, not least by the actions of two of its kings - Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great. The empires that followed, including Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, shaped the cities and lands that exist today and a visit to northern Greece allows an easy journey through ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    The ancient kingdom of Macedonia played a significant role in the history of modern-day Greece, not least by the actions of two of its kings - Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great. The empires that followed, including Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, shaped the cities and lands that exist today and a visit to northern Greece allows an easy journey through this enthralling timeline, right through to the modern day. From your well-appointed hotel base in the capital of northern Greece, beautiful Thessaloniki, join daily excursions to explore the human and natural history of this lovely part of the world, ranging from the ancient Macedonians to the First World War.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • London
  • Thessaloniki

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • 7 nights in hotel (accommodation as specified or similar)
    • 9 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) 2 dinners (days 1 and 5)
    • VOX portable audio headset system on excursions
    • 5 included excursions and visits
    • Tour of Dion and visit to Litochoro on Mount Olympus
    • Excursion to Pella, Vergina and Veria
    • Thessaloniki city tour including boat trip in the Thermaic Gulf
    • Excursions to Philippi and Kavala
    • Boat cruise on Lake Kerkini and visit to Doiran Memorial in Kilkis
    • Plus all these benefits
    • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
    • Services of a Titan tour manager
    • International flights (prices are based on return flights with British Airways/easyJet from London Heathrow or Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports)
    • Best available coaches with experienced drivers
    • Porterage
    • All airport taxes, duties and surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 London - Thessaloniki Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport and a direct, scheduled British Airways or easyJet flight to Thessaloniki. On arrival we transfer to the Met Hotel (4T) or Mediterranean Palace Hotel (5T), where dinner is included this evening. Day 2 Dion - Litochoro - Mount Olympus We begin our journey through the story of northern Greece, in the 5th century BC - a time of myths and heroes. At Dion Archaeological Park is the sacred Macedonian city, built at the foot of Mount Olympus and dedicated to Zeus. Sacrifices were made here before battle and victories celebrated upon their return. Our guided tour takes in this remarkable example of ancient Macedonia, including the theatre still in use today and its museum. We continue to the slopes of Mount Olympus, the home of 12 Olympian Gods, where you can enjoy time at leisure in the traditional village of Litochoro, before a scenic walk along the Enipeas River. Day 3 Pella - Vergina - Veria Moving forward in time to the 4th century BC, we travel to Pella - the capital of the kingdom of Macedonia at the time of Alexander the Great - for a guided tour of its Archaeological Museum. Before Pella, the first ancient capital of the kingdom of Macedonia was Aigai, a site identified near modern-day Vergina. Here, the Vergina Museum surrounds the tomb of King Philip II (father of Alexander) and displays treasures found in the many graves of this extensive necropolis. We then visit the city of Veria, a significant ancient Macedonian town and also an important city of the Byzantine Empire in the 11th-14th centuries, where there are no less than 48 churches remaining. Day 4 Thessaloniki The second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki, was founded in 315 BC, presenting a grand timeline of history that takes in Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman influences. Magnificent monuments exist in many styles and the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki tells the city’s overall tale. Our tour concludes at the Ottoman fortress known as the White Tower, before a short boat trip into the Thermaic Gulf to view the city from the sea. This afternoon is at leisure to further explore. Day 5 Philippi - Kavala The Roman Empire’s influence on northern Greece is today’s interest, stopping first at Philippi a UNESCO World Heritage Site, originally named by Philip II the King of Macedon in 356 BC. This ancient city was the theatre of battle in 42 BC, when Marc Anthony and Octavian the heirs to Julius Caesar, confronted his assassins at the Battle of Philippi. Almost 100 years later, the Apostle Paul established the first Christian Church in Europe. After a fascinating exploration we continue to Kavala, occupied since the 7th century BC in order to fully exploit the rich gold and silver. We return to our hotel for a free afternoon and dinner included this evening. Day 6 Thessaloniki Today is free to spend as you wish, or you can join an optional cruise around the Mount Athos peninsula, to view the many UNESCO-protected monasteries, some dating back to AD 800, that occupy the rocky shores. Over 2,000 monks still live here today, leading an ascetic life and for this reason women are not physically allowed into the monasteries, making a cruise the ideal option. Day 7 Lake Kerkini - Kilkis Our journey through the timeline of Greece arrives in the 20th century, as we explore modern landscapes of peace and war. Our morning will be spent at peaceful Lake Kerkini, one of the most important wetlands in Europe with excellent birdwatching opportunities - there have been over 300 species spotted. We’ll explore the lake by boat viewing the flora and fauna, before time to purchase lunch at a traditional restaurant. This afternoon we visit Kilkis, countryside now characterised by its tranquillity, but once the scene of the bloody, First World War Battle of Doiran in 1917. To remember the fallen soldiers, we will visit the Doiran Memorial and the Military Cemetery, which is carefully preserved by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Day 8 Thessaloniki - London Today we travel to the airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways or easyJet flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.

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Last Updated: 8/6/2021

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Titan will never compromise on quality. We continue to make every effort to ensure that, when you travel with us, you enjoy the holiday of a lifetime, every time. Every individual aspect of your holiday has been carefully considered to deliver the best ratio of quality and value, provide complete peace of mind and yet still satisfy the most adventurous travel spirit. The expert planning, choice of hotels and transportation methods, included excursions and the services of an expert Titan tour manager can really enhance your appreciation of a destination and transform an ordinary holiday into a truly inspiring one.

Many escorted holidays sold by British tour operators originate in the destination and are aimed at the international market, with multilingual commentaries, sweepingly general itineraries and local contracted hotels and tour managers. Titan holidays are different. They are expertly crafted in-house and are only on sale in the UK; our well-travelled product specialists know their destinations inside out and select the best hotels, airlines, trains and cruise vessels. Properly balanced itineraries, most unique to us, are designed to include excursions and visits of particular interest to British travelers as well as a number of free days when there is always a choice of relaxation or enjoyable things to do. And, in the majority of cases, Titan holidays are escorted by the best tour managers in the business.

 

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Door-to-door chauffeured transfers wherever you live in the UK with no mileage restrictions as part of the peerless VIP door-to-door travel service †

Free return regional flights and home transfers for customers in northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

Direct scheduled international flights (wherever possible) with world-renowned airlines

The services of a Titan tour manager throughout † (unless stated otherwise)

Named hotels, selected for their location and quality, or carefully chosen cruise accommodation

Best available coaches with experienced drivers and daily seat rotation

Excursions and visits to those attractions which are obvious highlights of a region, clearly specified in the ‘What is included’ panels of the tour pages

A number of meals, also specified in the ‘What is included’ panels

A comprehensive airport check-in service at Heathrow and Gatwick

SkyCaps porterage at Heathrow and Gatwick

Porterage at hotels (one bag per person)

All applicable airport and port taxes, security charges and UK air Passenger Duty


Not included in our new range of essentials holidays.


Exceptional Value

Quality often comes with a price tag and, indeed, Titan has never striven to be the cheapest tour operator. What you get with us though is unparalleled value for money, with a host of inclusions as standard and a range of exclusive offers and discounts.

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With Titan, not only does your holiday begin and end at your front door, it also includes scheduled international flights with world-renowned airlines and the most memorable form of touring transport. Where this is a coach, we look to provide the best available, with air-conditioning, w/c and daily seat rotation in the interests of fairness. But escorted tours are not simply limited to coaches. Titan is one of the UK’s leading rail specialists and a number of our holidays incorporate journeys on iconic trains, that seem to transport you not only through some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the world, but also back in time to a nostalgic ‘golden age’ of luxurious and stylish travel.

If you are undecided between the elegance and relaxation of a cruise and the enthralling insight of an escorted tour, Titan’s Cruise & Tour® holidays could be a perfect choice. You can cruise with some of the most respected names in the industry, including Fred.Olsen and Holland America, around regions of awe-inspiring beauty and head ashore for an extra land-based touring element. Alternatively, the waterways of Europe, Egypt and China link the most spectacular cultural gems in picturesque fashion and a river cruise is an outstanding way to appreciate wonderful destinations from a different and more relaxed perspective. Our river cruise partners include Uniworld, multi award-winning operator of 5★ boutique river cruises.

Included Excursions
We don’t believe that our holidaymakers should pay extra for optional excursions to experience what are obviously the most important attractions of a country or region. You get much better value if they are included from the start. Unless otherwise stated, every visit mentioned in the tour itinerary is included in the cost of your holiday.

Quality named hotels and lodges
Hotels on Titan holidays are much more than simply a place to sleep at the end of the day. They may place you at the heart of a thrilling city or in a retreat of sublime tranquillity; reflect the character and heritage of a destination or play an integral part in its social scene; present inspiring views or a range of exhilarating experiences. Location and quality are key considerations. At Titan, we always seek to provide the best of both choosing a lower priced holiday based on lower quality, more remote hotels can often be a false economy in the time and money you end up wasting during your stay.

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We are always looking at ways of minimizing or eliminating our single supplements. A number of tours featured on this website have low or no single supplements to pay.

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It has always been a Titan principle that the earlier you book, the lower the price you pay. Our holiday price promise provides complete peace of mind – if we subsequently reduce the price to below what you have already paid (after any discounts have been applied), we will contact you to refund the difference†!

This guarantee applies to tour prices only (excluding all Traveller, by Titan holidays and any selected loyalty rewards we may offer to past travelers from time to time) and does not include airline upgrades, holiday additions, extended stays or regional connecting flights and selected special offer products.

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