Thessaloniki, Greece
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Thessaloniki, Greece

Transport + Accommodation
Created: Friday, November 25, 2022 - Departure: Friday, December 16, 2022
Ref ID: 3916569
price per person From
203 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Friday, November 25, 2022 - Departure: Friday, December 16, 2022

About the destination

Thessaloniki, one of the oldest big cities in Europe and the second largest city in Greece. It stretches over twelve kilometres in a bowl formed by low hills facing a bay that opens into Thermaikos Gulf. It is a thriving city and one of the most important trade and communications centres in the Mediterranean. The great fire of 1917 destroyed a large part of the city's historic centre, and further damaged was caused by a large earthquake in 1968. Nevertheless, there are countless examples of the city's rich history and many cultures, albeit hidden among the post-1917 development. This patchwork of building has produced an incredible blend of styles that are very unique to Thessaloniki. Roman monuments abut modern university campuses, modernist buildings face mediaeval churches and Ottoman structures will soon cap the tunnels of Thessaloniki's newest addition, the subway. The city authorities have done much to preserve the condition of the cultural heritage and one can only imagine that more will be done to ensure that it is not only a permanent part of the city's landscape but also that it is well explained and accessible to locals and visitors alike. Thessaloniki's greatness, however, is not just in its standing structure. This city is truly alive and not just in the sense of massive traffic or lots of construction. The people here like to express themselves out in the open and it is hard to spend time here without seeing some of the authentic and indigenous culture of the city. Plateia Aristotelou has some open air concerts during the summer, but there are also spontaneous gatherings that give visitors insight into the lives of ordinary Salonicans. Students spend time in front of the Rotunda strumming their guitars at night and the Roman Agora is sometimes the site of plays or shows organized by various groups in the city. Every two years this cultural flourishing takes the form of the biennale of contemporary art, the highlight of the city's artistic community's calendar. Byzantine churches, Roman constructions, Muslim buildings, modern architecture, intensive nightlife and stunning beaches are the essence of Thessaloniki. Being the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki combines more than 2,300 years of history with every facility and excitement that a modern European city can offer a visitor.
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16 Dec
Departure transport
Departure
Wizz Air
Wizz Air Wizz Air - W64565
6:10 AM - Larnaca, Larnaca (LCA)
8:25 AM - Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
0 PC Nonstop Fare: Basic
Transport:  W64565
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Basic
16 Dec
Accomodation
2 Nights
Hotel El Greco 8.2 Very good
Thessaloniki - At 0.5 km from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST23 Egnatia Str., Thessaloniki 54630 Double or twin standard
With a stay at Hotel El Greco, you'll be centrally located in Thessaloniki, within a 10-minute walk of Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and Tsimiski Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Thessaloniki Port and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Aristotelous Square.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
18 Dec
Return transport
Return
Sky Express
Sky Express Sky Express - GQ550
3:50 PM - Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
5:40 PM - Larnaca, Larnaca (LCA)
0 KG Nonstop
Transport:  GQ550
Cabin Class: Economy
price per person From
203 €
Based on 2 adults
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