View on ViatorUpper Town Historical Tour Experience at Greece
In the upper town, we visit profitis ilias church, an ottoman monument, osios david church, the monastery of Vlatadon and other hidden places. We speak about a big fire, the Τurks, the Jews, the mt Olympus, greek mythology, a religious masterpiece of art, music (rebetico), St paul, the story of the greek refugees from Turkey and other stories. Through this tour, we are going to feel the soul of this neighborhood, we are going to find out why this area is so special and why the locals love it so much! We are going to literally travel back in time, to see how was Thessaloniki in the past but also how is now. The tour is conducted by an official tourist guide with registered number 33Ξ02766Ε1
Duration
3 hours
+ 2h airport buffer
Layover fit
Good for 4–6 hour layovers
Needs 5h total
Admission
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What you'll see
Attraction stop (30 mins)
We are going to visit one of the oldest churches in the planet and admire of the most unique masterpieces of Christian art, a breathless mosaic.
Attraction stop (30 mins)
We are going to visit the best view of the city where we are going to have a panoramic view of the whole city of Thessaloniki!
Attraction stop (30 mins)
We are going to speak about the Greek music and more specifically, a music genre that is called Rebetiko, one of the jewels of the Greek culture! A small music show is taking place!
Attraction stop (30 mins)
We are going to visit one the oldest monasteries of the city, where we are going to speak about St Paul and his presence in Thessaloniki!
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