Excursion Thessaloniki on-foot tour at Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki City & Port, Guided Walking Tour, Municipal Market

Depart the pier for a guided and narrated sightseeing tour of the city of Thessaloniki, the crown jewel and capital of Macedonia. Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece and renowned as a living Byzantine Museum, as evidenced during your guided walking tour. The port of Thessaloniki is one of the largest in Europe, serving northern Greece and all of the Balkans. Your journey begins with a drive to the bustling Municipal Market.

City Centre, Roman Agora, Ottoman Bey Hamam, Galerius Palace Complex, White Tower

Upon arrival, take a guided stroll through the Municipal Market. Along the way, see locally-sourced products available for sale. Leaving the market, proceed on-foot to the city centre. Thessaloniki was founded in 315 B.C. by Cassander of Macedon. The city bears the traces of Roman, Ottoman, and Sephardic Jewish cultures, as evidenced whilst passing by the Roman Agora, Ottoman Bey Hamam, Galerius Palace Complex, and White Tower, Thessaloniki’s most iconic site.

Refreshment Stop, Local Café, Kafeneio, Coffee, Traditional Greek Pastry & Cheese Pie

Thessaloniki’s culinary traditions also reflect its diverse cultural influences, and you can discover a few of them during a relaxing stop at a local café, Kafeneio. Here, enjoy a cup of coffee served with a traditional Greek pastry and cheese pie. At the conclusion of your walking tour of Thessaloniki, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately one mile (about 1.6 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, a sweater or light jacket, and Euros or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.