Tastes of Thessaloniki

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Take the morning to get to know the original tastes of this amazing city on a walking tour of Thessaloniki. Taste Greek coffee and learn all about its history. Sample koulouri and bougatsa, both of which have their origins in Byzantine times. Visit open-air markets, confectionaries and ouzeris, and be left with no doubt that this city knows how to impress.

Highlights:

Wake up with a strong Greek coffee,
Eat foods steeped in Byzantine history
Wander through open-air markets
Sip on ouzo in one of the city’s best ouzeris
Soak up the hustle and bustle of Athonos Square of Thessaloniki
Get a sugar fix while sampling syrupy siropiasta

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, Walking & Orientation, Market Visits & Local Food
Inclusion:

English speaking escort, coffee, local snack, Ouzo & meze, Gyros, sweet

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours
Meeting point:
Kinissi Palace Hotel - at the hotel's cafe
41 Egnatia str & 17 Siggrou str
Start time: 9.30 AM
Finish point:
Aristotle’s square, in front of Venizelos statue, on Egnatia Str.

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Thessaloniki Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively, children below 6 years of age are not permitted.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Thessaloniki is not only known for its beauty and impressive number of Byzantine monuments, but also for its great food. Starting your Thessaloniki tour from Aristotelous Square, your local guide will take you on a walking tour of Thessaloniki to discover some of the original tastes of Thessaloniki. Kick-start the tour with a cup of Greek coffee. It doesn’t matter if it’s in its modern (cold) version or if you sample the traditional hot Greek coffee, you’ll still be sipping history as you learn about it.

Continue your journey with your Thessaloniki guide to the busy commercial areas of Thessaloniki, sampling its flavours along the way. Try koulouri and bougatsa. It’s hard to imagine that these small round breads with sesame could be that tasty, and that in Thessaloniki you can find bougatsa filled with almost anything – cream, spinach, cheese, mince and much more! With both breads having a history that dates back to the Byzantine era, koulouri and bougatsa are undoubtedly interesting foods.

Wander on through the two best-known open-air markets, Modiano and Kapani, to continue your exploration of this city’s many flavours. Fascinating paved alleys, hundreds of people, fresh vegetables and fruits, fish, meat, spices, dairy, home made products and so much more – the markets certainly have a unique atmosphere, and visiting them will an enjoyable Thessaloniki travel memory.

At Athonos Square, be amazed by beautiful scenery that combines with the numerous ouzeris and small taverns in a picture-perfect way. Visit one of the best ouzeris in the city and taste meze accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro, making this a truly enjoyable Thessaloniki food tour

Of course the adventure could not end without a visit to one of the city’s oldest confectioneries for a sample of siropiasta. These syrupy sweets are still made from the original recipes that Greek refugees brought with them during the1920s from Istanbul and Asia Minor. As the Thessaloniki tour ends here you can either stay on for further explorations, or accompany your guide back to Aristotle’s Square.

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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