Tours During the Conference

When in Thessaloniki…take a Tour!

This conference would not be complete without a great array of specially-designed tours and excursions, made to fit every schedule and every interest.

Choosing among city walks, archaeological visits and outdoor activities, there will not pass a day without an experience!

See what is planned for delegates and accompanying persons from Tuesday 24th to Friday 27th of June below!

*Due to the limited number of places for the tours, you are advised to book early in advance in order to secure your participation

**In the case that the minimum participation is not reached in each tour, those who have paid will receive a refund

*** Participants are kindly asked to register for the tours they wish to participate in by the 16th of June

Welcome City Tour: Thessaloniki at a Glance

A warm welcome starts from the heart, and the heart of Thessaloniki lies in its center. Geographically defined by three focal points, the White Tower, Aristotelous Square, and Thessaloniki Port, this tour provides a deep dive into the city’s cultural and historical identity, along with a first look at the city’s urban character and design. Apart from the city centre you will be able to admire the Neoclassical mansions at V. Olgas str., as well as the Upper Town which is the highest part of the city, and is dominated by the Byzantine and Ottoman-era fort known as Heptapyrgion.

The Welcome City Tour will take place on Tuesday, June 24th
Pick up: Conference venue at 16:00
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 30 euros per person
Includes: Professional guide & transfer with coach bus
*minimum participation: 30 pax

The welcome city tour will conclude at the Thessaloniki City Hall Courtyard, where the official Opening Ceremony will take place. Estimated arrival time: 18:30.

Waterfront Walk & Boat Trip: Thessaloniki’s stories told from the sea

Thessaloniki Waterfront extends approximately 5 kilometers, stands between the city center and the Aegean Pelagos while framing the Thermaikos Gulf and the city’s amphitheatrical structure. It serves as a compass for moving around the town, being Thessaloniki’s southern border, providing a constant reference point on the city’s map. Starting from the west – Thessaloniki port – we will begin this tour on foot on the waterfront, passing by Aristotelous square and continuing up to the White tower (approximately 30’ walk) where we will embark a small boat. Sailing in the Thermaikos gulf, we may view the city peripherally, enjoying the front’s scenery and architectural elements, which are only surpassed by the panoramic view of mount Olympus throughout it’s length.

The Waterfront Tour will take place on Wednesday, June 25th
Pick up: PORT entrance at 17:30 (passengers entrance, first pier, close to Ionos Dragoumi street)
Helpful Venue’s Link: https://goo.gl/maps/15rY8A7cSiiEQUg78
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 30€ per person
Includes: Professional guide & transfer by boat
*minimum participation: 30 pax

The Kaleidoscope Walk: Exploring the many colors and images, the many stories of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki’s long history and intricate past are reflected in today’s urban landscape as a kaleidoscope of colours and images, a mixture of ethnicities, religions, and empires, all leaving their traces of cultural heritage over the centuries, thus creating the cultural collage that Thessaloniki is today. On this tour you will find out which elements prevailed in time, as the city’s monuments become the reference points for understanding its different historical periods and introducing its ethnic communities of the past: Roman (Galerius Complex – early 4th century), Byzantine (examples of 4th-15th century churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Ottoman (15th century – ex mosques, hamams, markets), Jewish (Yad Lezikaron Synagogue & Holocaust monument). The last stop in this overview of Thessaloniki’s multicultural identity is the port, the focal point for the city’s occupation history and population movement.

The Kaleidoscope Walking Tour will take place on Thursday, June 26th
Pick up: White Tower of Thessaloniki at 16:30
Duration: 2,5 hours
Price: 20€ per person
Includes: Professional guide
*minimum participation: 25 pax