Day 01
Thessaloniki
On arrival to Thessaloniki our representative will deliver your rental car and maps. Head on to accommodation in the city center with remainder of the day/evening to begin exploring. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
The beauty of Central Greece at your own pace on a self-drive rental car hire travel package. From Thessaloniki to Chalkidiki, Kavala, Xanthi and Alexandroupolis
Discover the unkown side of Greece. This area of amazing natural beauty and bio-diversity is a melting pot of distinct cultures that fuse into a unique site destined to remain at your memories for ever. Can be customized to suit your preferences. Hotel accommodation and rental car included.
On arrival to Thessaloniki our representative will deliver your rental car and maps. Head on to accommodation in the city center with remainder of the day/evening to begin exploring. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
In the morning visit the city, Archeological and Byzantine Museums, Byzantine Churches of Rotonda St Dimitrios, St Sophia etc, the Roman Market and theatre, the walls and the White Tower Museum. In the afternoon visit of Pella (distance 37km), founded in 4th century BC and became the capital of the Macedonian State. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Drive on for sighseeing in Chalkidiki. Three peninsulas - Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos - make up Chalkidiki, one of the loveliest and most popular districts in Macedonia. (+/- 200km). Stay overnight in Afitos, Chalkidiki.
Departure via Polygiros to ancient Amphipolis (130km) to visit the archaeological site and its museum. Continue to Kavala, a city of particular charm (91kms). Overnight in Kavala.
Today you can visit Kavala and Philippi (16kms) where the first Christian in Europe was baptized by St Paul. Continue to Xanthi (56kms) and Avdira (20kms) for sightseeing. Overnight in Xanthi.
Continuation of your trip via Lagos (24kms southeast of Xanthi), a pretty village to the south of Lake Vistonis, a refuge for rare birds. On to the lovely town of Komotini for sightseeing. You can also visit Ancient Maronia (31km southeast of Komotini) and then depart on to Alexandroupolis (121 kms). Overnight in Alexandroupolis.
Sightseeing in Alexandroupolis then via Drama & Serres back to Thessaloniki (+300km). Overnight Thessaloniki.
Breakfast, check-out and per your flight departure time meet at the hotel for transfer to Thessaloniki Airport.
Stay longer in one or more of the included areas, swap group tours for a private guide, or even extend your trip further by adding additional areas or countries. Ask our travel planners anything; you'll receive a reply within 24–36 hours.
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