Thessaloniki, 5 days - From Paphos
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Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki, 5 days - From Paphos

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Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ref ID: 8610984
price per person From
523 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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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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01 May
Transport from Paphos to Thessaloniki
Departure
Ryanair
Ryanair Ryanair - FR5110
3:45 PM - Paphos, Pafos Intl (PFO)
5:40 PM - Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
0 PC Nonstop
Transport:  FR5110
Cabin Class: Economy
01 May
Accomodation
4 Nights
Minerva Premier 7.6 Good
THESSALONIKA - At 0.3 km from the centerROOM ONLY12, Syngrou Av & 44 Egnatias Street, THESSALONIKA 54625 Double room
Enjoying an enviable location, just 1 km from the centre of Thessaloniki and only 12 km from Macedonia airport, this hotel takes great pride in its accessibility. This hotel ensures that guests here will feel as though they are travelling back in time, exploring a distinctive period of Greek history. Displaying traditional paintings and frescos, guests will be enchanted by the hotel interior. The guest rooms are spacious and colourful, utilising quality fabrics and minimalist furniture. The hotel provides a meeting room for guests travelling for business purposes. The hotel provides breakfast each morning, ensuring an ample selection for guests to choose from. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, guests can relax and unwind in the comfortable surroundings of this hotel.
05 May
Transport from Thessaloniki to Paphos
Return
Ryanair
Ryanair Ryanair - FR5111
12:55 PM - Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
2:45 PM - Paphos, Pafos Intl (PFO)
0 PC Nonstop
Transport:  FR5111
Cabin Class: Economy
price per person From
523 €
Based on 2 adults
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