Top Macedonia Full-day Tours

Experience the dramatic clifftop views and inspiring solitude of Meteora on this full-day train trip from Thessaloniki. Ride the rails through the countryside to the town of Kalambaka, where a driver whisks you away in a Mercedes van to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit ancient monasteries built at astonishing heights up in the cliffs and learn the legends behind these sacred places from your guide.

Making a day trip to the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora from Thessaloniki can be difficult without a self-drive car. This full-day tour eliminates transport stresses: taking you direct to the medieval rock-pinnacle monasteries by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or coach, and with a guide to explain the monasteries’ construction, art, and history. On arrival, tour two of the six retreats and enjoy lunch (own expense) in nearby Kalampaka before your return.

Leave Thessaloniki for a day and discover ancient Dion and Mt. Olympus without the stress of public transport or hire cars. Travel to Dion Archaeological Park, home to city ruins dating from the 6th century BC; and explore its relics and museum. Next, visit Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and walk in the Epinea Gorge to absorb the scenery surrounding the peak before returning.

Immerse yourself in the world of Alexander the Great and Greek history during this full-day, guided tour that visits archeological sites, tombs, and includes a traditional Greek lunch. Learn about regional history and culture from Ancient Greece through the Byzantie era to modern-day Greece and see the Mecedonian plain stretched out before you.

Experience the quiet side of Crete with this all-day Land Rover tour to some of the island’s most beautiful and hidden places. Those who are short on time and eager to get away from the crowds will appreciate this budget-friendly, all-inclusive outing that visits waterfalls, herb farms, and ancient olive groves and includes lunch at a local taverna, a nature hike, and swimming in a cool spring.

Charter a private boat for a cruise around the shores of Halkidiki with just your personal group on board. How you enjoy your time at sea is up to you; sit back and sunbathe on deck, or dive into the water to snorkel or swim. With traditional Greek snacks, drinks, and select water sports gear included, the experience makes a perfect vacation treat for a group of family and friends.

Experience the dramatic clifftop views and inspiring solitude of Meteora on this full-day train trip from Thessaloniki. Ride the rails through the countryside to the town of Kalambaka, where a driver whisks you away in a Mercedes van to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit ancient monasteries built at astonishing heights up in the cliffs and learn the legends behind these sacred places from your guide.

With its sheer walls and tight passageways, the Samaria Gorge is one of Crete’s most striking natural wonders. With this tour, all the logistics are taken care of so all you need do is complete the challenging 10-mile (18-kilometer) hike. Set off from Chania in early morning and arrive at the trailhead ahead of the crowds. After the guided hike, board a boat back to Chora Sfakion, then a bus back to Chania.

Follow the lead of this excursion on the way to Ierapetra by bus, accompanied by the morning sun. Soon after embarking in the boat, enjoy the trip in the Libyan sea on your way to Chrissi island where you will taste the natural beauty of a unique and protected by “Natura 2000” golden beach.

The most beautiful natural scenery in Halkidiki for your summer holidays. Boating and cruising around the Vourvourou Bay and Diaporos island, is a unique experience that makes you feel totally relaxed and happy. Cruising to South Sithonia (one option) or, to Ammouliani island close to Athos (another option), brings you to beautiful nature. The blue sea is mixed with the green pine trees that touch the water. People before having this experience, cannot imagine that Greece has such a unique natural environment, with turquoise waters and fine golden sand beaches. All that in absolute tranquility in combination with an (slight) adrenalin ride with our speedboat. Kids love it! That is why we have customers keep coming back every year!

You don’t need to miss out on the towering peaks and pinnacles of Meteora just because you’re staying in Thessaloniki. Take the hassle out of transportation with this convenient tour that includes round-trip train tickets and a small-group guided tour. See all six of the iconic monasteries and explore inside one or two.

The most beautiful natural scenery in Halkidiki for your summer holidays. Boating and cruising around the Vourvourou Bay and Diaporos island, is a unique experience that makes you feel totally relaxed and happy. People before having this experience, cannot imagine that Greece has such a unique natural environment, with turquoise waters and fine golden sand beaches. All that in absolute tranquility. That is why they keep coming back year after year!

Escape the crowds and sail the Mediterranean waters. Discover isolated coves, explore hidden beaches, and relax aboard the boat while your professional skipper guides your tour. See locations you won’t find in your guidebook or access by car. Choose a half-day or full-day sailing excursion on a luxury yacht, or book a 4-hour evening boat party for a special occasion.

Join an escorted tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the west Crete, followed by a stop to Omalos plateau. Begin your walk with the group into Samaria gorge and enjoy its unique morphology on your way to the longest gorge hike in Europe. Reach Agia Roumeli south coast, where your sailing trip will bring you to Sfakia.

Olympus Summits. All-day trekking at the Olympus Summits. Join us to experience the most incredible scenery Skala, Skolio, Ag. Antonios are some of the highest peaks with the finest views! We have our meeting from 08:00 to start our tour towards Mount Olympus. We will reach the maximum point of the route from the south side of the mountain in charming other and simultaneously rugged landscape to 2,400m in position Christakis. There we will rest and gear up for the summits. We follow well-marked trails for a couple of hours and hike up the highest summits of Mount Olympus. The trails are quite easy since we have gained altitudes by car. Wild horses, wild goats, and free-range cows on our way to the peaks. Skala at 2882m is 1 hour from our point. Nearby in 30min, we reach Skolio at 2912m, the second-highest peak on the mountain. Ag. Antonios at 2815 and the Anonymous peak are on our way back to the car.

This tour is an all day Meteora experience. Joining this tour you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region, take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy your lunch at Kastraki posing a nice back-round of the high cliffs.

Journey to the mythical home of the Greek gods on this full-day tour to mighty Mount Olympus. Explore the ruins of an ancient city and temple dedicated to Zeus at the Dion archaeological site, and see excavated statues and other relics at the museum. Soak up the natural beauty of Olympus and experience Greek alpine culture with a visit to the village of Litochoro and walk through beautiful Enipea Valley.

Skip out on the resort crowds at Thessaloniki and head to the rugged coast of Chalkidiki for this day trip full of dramatic sights and photo opportunities. Cruise around the shore of Ouranoupoli and the ‘holy mountain’ of Mount Athos. See the mountainside monasteries from which Athos takes its reputation, from the colorful Monastery of Docheiariou to the grand Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras. Spend the afternoon on the water, taking in the views and the ocean air.

Mt. Olympus, the original home of the Greek gods, lies just over an hour’s drive from Thessaloniki. Discover the area’s star attractions on this great-value private tour, with onboard Wi-Fi, snacks and bottled water: entrance fees and food are at your own expense. Explore the Dion Archaeological Park’s ancient sanctuaries; stroll past a crystal waterfall to the cave of St. Dionysius; visit an idyllic Greek village; and so much more.

Dive into the sights and stories of northern Greece on this full-day tour from Thessaloniki. Instead of piling into a crowded tour bus, enjoy the quiet and focus of a small-group tour, not to mention the personalized attention of your group’s tour, as you explore the ruins of the ancient Macedonian city of Philippi. Explore the ‘Forum Romanum’ with your guide and visit other historical highlights like Lydia’s Baptistry, the site where St Lydia of Thyatira was baptised, and the statue of the Amphipolis Lion.

Take a deep dive into the culture of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia during this full-day small-group visit to the Pella and Vergina archaeological sites. Travel with no more than 15 total guests to explore Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and Vergina, the ancient capital city that today is home to a museum with artifacts like the royal tomb of King Philip the Second.

See Meteora’s rocktop monasteries on a day trip from Thessaloniki. Travel to Kalambaka to visit two of these six UNESCO-listed sanctuaries, each built on a giant rock pillar between the 14th and 16th centuries. Absorb their interiors and views, and learn how and why they were constructed. Before returning to Thessaloniki, stop to see the Valley of Tempi gorge. Includes coach transport, guide, and selected hotel pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at own expense.

This is the only place where a visitor can experience unique finds you can see nowhere else in the world. The Vergina gold treasures and royal tombs are the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in Greece. The classical pebble mosaics of Pella are the only ones from the 4th century BC found in such a good condition in the ruined villas. Visit the two Macedonian kingdom capitals at your own pace, learn about this great ancient kingdom of Philip and Alexander and enjoy a traditional taverna lunch in between.

Find yourself on a bus tour towards the west edge of Crete, where your sailing trip begins to the “Pirates Island”, Gramvousa. Swim in the lagoon of Balos and enjoy a relaxing nevertheless unique experience of a natural beauty point of interest.

Visit remote beaches, traditional villages, and uninhabited islands on a full-day cruise to the Halkidiki Blue Lagoon. It's a great way to escape the crowds and explore parts of Greece only reachable by boat. Stop to swim and snorkel among pristine beaches and crystal clear water, and get a dose of Greek hospitality onboard the ship with live music and a freshly prepared lunch.