Thessaloniki is a Greek port city on the gulf of the Aegean Sea, founded in c. 316 BCE by the Macedonian Cassander who named it after his beloved wife Thessaloniki. The majority of the city’s centre was consumed by the great fire of 1917 which was rebuilt in the 20th century. The city is known for its notable Paleochristian and the Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, which are popular UNESCO world heritage sites. Some famous places to visit in Thessaloniki include; the White Tower of Thessaloniki, the Archaeological Museums of Thessaloniki, Rotunda, Heptapyrgion of Thessalonica, Ataturk Museum, amongst several others.
Visitors would enjoy several breath-taking views of the city, en route walking and biking tours, using the city’s most beautiful pathways and can enjoy amazing moments exploring the city’s notable museums, and ancient monuments on sightseeing tours. The city’s commendable food culture can also be explored on food and wine tasting tours as well as cultural and historical tours that allow visitors to have first-hand knowledge of Thessaloniki's rich cultural heritage.
Among the several tour options in Thessaloniki is the day trip and excursions from the city that provides tourists with the option to cities and towns close to Thessaloniki. With the convenient airport and other city transfers, visitors can move around the city conveniently with great time managing services. The tour agency Tripindicator serves tourists with the best tour options selected from ones with the best customer ratings at affordable prices compared to other top tour agencies.
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