🌍 3-Day Trip to Thessaloniki – History, Culture & Shopping
This 3-day tour to Thessaloniki offers the perfect combination of history, culture, seaside relaxation, and shopping. Ideal for travelers looking for a short international getaway, this trip highlights one of Greece’s most vibrant cities along with a scenic stop in Kastoria.
🚌 Day 1 – Travel to Thessaloniki
- 🚍 Departure from Tirana at 05:00 and Durrës at 04:10 (minimum 9 participants for Durrës transfers).
- ☕ Short rest stops during the journey.
- 🏨 Arrival and accommodation at the hotel in Thessaloniki.
- 🚶♂️ Afternoon walking tour of the city center, including:
- 🗼 White Tower – the symbol of Thessaloniki
- 🏛 Aristotelus Square
- 🏺 Rotonda
- 🌊 Seafront promenade
- 🌙 Overnight stay at the hotel.
🏛 Day 2 – Thessaloniki Sightseeing
- 🍽 Breakfast at the hotel.
- 📜 Guided city tour of Thessaloniki, founded in 315 BC and named after the sister of Alexander the Great.
- 📍 Visits include:
- ⛪ Saint Demetrius Church
- 🏟 Roman Forum (2nd century AD)
- 🏛 Arch of Galerius & Mausoleum
- 🛍 Tsimiski Street for shopping
- 🌊 White Tower area – coffee by the sea or optional sightseeing boat ride
- 🛒 Free afternoon for shopping at Cosmos Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the region.
- 🍷 Optional dinner in Thessaloniki.
🏞 Day 3 – Kastoria & Return to Albania
- 🍽 Breakfast at the hotel.
- 🚍 Departure toward Albania with a scenic stop in Kastoria.
- 🏔 Kastoria is located on the shores of Lake Orestiada and is known for its Byzantine churches and leather craftsmanship.
- ☕ Approximately 1.5 hours of free time for coffee by the lake and shopping.
- 🚗 Continue the journey back to Tirana with short breaks along the way.
- 🏁 Arrival in Tirana in the evening.
✨ Why Visit Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and a cultural crossroads where ancient history meets modern lifestyle. From Roman monuments and Byzantine churches to lively shopping streets and seaside cafés, the city offers a rich and unforgettable travel experience.
✅ Trip Includes:
- 🚌 Round-trip transportation
- 🏨 Hotel accommodation
- 🍽 Breakfasts
- 🧭 Professional tour guide
❌ Trip Excludes:
- 🍴 Lunches and dinners unless specified
- 🎟 Entrance fees to optional attractions
- 🛍 Personal expenses
