Unveil the legends and legacies of Northern Greece on this immersive journey through ancient kingdoms, sacred sites, and rich cultural traditions. Stand where Philip II and Alexander the Great once ruled in Pella and Vergina, explore the mystical ruins of Delphi, and walk among the awe-inspiring monasteries of Meteora. Delve into the crossroads of history in Thessaloniki, where Byzantine, Ottoman, and Jewish influences shape the city’s vibrant spirit.
But this adventure isn’t just about the past—savor the present through farm-to-table dining, truffle hunting in lush forests, and hands-on cooking classes led by local chefs. From the shadow of Mount Olympus to the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean, this unforgettable experience blends history, gastronomy, and local encounters, offering a deeper connection to the land, its flavors, and its people.
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Spring and Fall in Northern Greece is mainly fine (4-7 days of rain on average per month), and an average daytime temperature of 24 °C – 26 °C (75 – 80 °F). It is a diverse climate with cooler mountain hideaways. We take advantage of the long warm shoulder seasons that have 9 hours of sunshine each day to spend time beside the water and walking and mountain experiences. We design our experiences to avoid the crowds and give you time to get lost in the moment.
A treasure trove of ancient sites, astonishing mountain vistas, sophisticated and charming cities, and traditional markets, vineyards, and villages, we go deep into Macedonian Greece, mixing up our journey through its historical sites with water activities, food, wine, farm, and cooking experiences.
With a maximum of only 10 guests, we’re a happy little company of explorers who have fun each day on tour socializing over unforgettable wine and food. We come home at night to luxury accommodation that shows off the very best of Athens and Northern Greece. The experiences you have on tour with us create memories of a lifetime because you are not just sightseeing – you are understanding, learning, and making: making food, new friends, and memories. On tour, you come to know Northern Greece through all of your senses.
We meet this evening at our boutique hotel in central Athens for a drink and dinner at the rooftop bar where we watch the monuments of the Acropolis light up as evening falls.
Overnight: Athens
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for northern Greece to visit our first UNESCO World Heritage site – Ancient Delphi.
First, we check in to our 4-star hotel, whose balconies overlook the mountains and the sea. After a traditional meal with wine, we meet our archaeologist guide for a private tour of the Delphi archaeological zone, museum, and the Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia.
We end our day with a feast of traditional regional foods and wines as the sun sets on our first full day of adventuring in northern Greece!
Overnight: Delphi
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our journey into the heart of the Macedonian Empire. We reach the town of Dion in the foothills of Mount Olympus where we eat lunch in the garden of an informal Greek cafe known for its Moussaka and home-made feta.
After lunch, we take a private guided tour of the most sacred city in Macedonia, Ancient Dion.
It’s time to continue our journey north to Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki. We set off for Thessaloniki, check in to our charming boutique 4-star hotel, before a Macedonian evening meal with wine.
Overnight: Thessaloniki
After breakfast at our hotel, we head out for a private Thessaloniki walking tour. We’ll visit the White Tower, the statue of Alexander the Greek, the Galerian Complex, the Greek Agora and Roman Forum, and much more.
Over our two days in Thessaloniki, we want to see as many of its UNESCO treasures as possible!
After lunch, we make an optional visit to the ruins of Ancient Pella and its museum. If you’re a history buff, you won’t want to miss this, but if you need a nap, some retail therapy, or just time to relax on your private balcony, we’ll meet up with you later.
We end our day with a visit to a vineyard, wine tasting, and dinner on the terrace of our winery.
Overnight: Thessaloniki
After breakfast at our hotel, we spend our day amongst the Paelochristian and Byzantine UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Thessaloniki and with the locals of Thessaloniki.
We visit farmer’s markets, and their secret street food vendors, and we learn from them how to make their traditional products in an artisanal workshop.
Overnight: Thessaloniki
After breakfast at our hotel, we head out for a private guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Philippi. This is the city founded by King Philipp II and lays the groundwork to our trip tomorrow to Vergina to see the tomb of King Philipp II.
After working up an appetite at Ancient Philippi we head to the beach for a seafood feast at a beachside taverna in Kavala.
We head back to Thessaloniki for our last evening in Greece’s northern capital and eat a wonderful meal of northern Greek specialties matched with northern wines.
Overnight: Thessaloniki
After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to what we believe is the piece-de-resistance of our Northern Greece tour – we’ve saved the best for last!
We travel south for one hour to Vergina, and take a private tour with our archaeologist guide of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Aigai (Vergina). We visit the new Polycentric Museum, the gateway to the site, and then venture under the tumulus to the Museum of the Royal Macedonian Tombs where we discover the tomb of King Philip II and the astonishing grave goods buried with him.
We feast on local cuisine and wine at a local award-winning winery, before setting off on our trip to Meteora where we check-in to our brand-new boutique hotel and feast tonight on regional delicacies and local wines.
Overnight: Meteora
After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Eastern Orthodox Monasteries of Meteora to explore these vertiginous sacred wonders. Our guide leads us on a private tour of several monasteries and we walk to viewpoints of surely one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world.
We eat an authentic local lunch with local wines before heading into the forest where a local truffle hunter takes us on a truffle hunt.
We take our forest treasures to a local chef where we learn how to make truffle pasta. We then eat the truffle pasta, a fitting final meal together to reflect not just on what we’ve seen, and where we’ve been, but also what we’ve made!
Overnight: Meteora
After our last breakfast together, we return to Athens where our tour ends.
It’s farewell for now until we see you back on tour with us in Greece, the Greek Islands, or ancient Cyprus.
