Royal tombs, then the sea
A history-and-sea week that stays close to Thessaloniki throughout — Vergina and Pella in the first half, Kassandra's calmer bays for the second.
- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Months
- April – June, September – October
- Stops
- 4
The route on a map
1 · 2 nights
Thessaloniki
Arrival base, with the Archaeological and Byzantine museums as preparation for what follows.
2 · A day here
Vergina
The tomb of Philip II, descended into directly, with the grave goods displayed where they were excavated.
3 · A day here
Pella
Alexander's birthplace, with mosaic floors from the Hellenistic palace still in situ.
4 · 3 nights
Nea Fokea, Kassandra
A quieter corner of Kassandra's east coast, with a Byzantine tower on the headland.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Thessaloniki
Sleep · Thessaloniki
Settle in and spend the evening in Ladadika over small plates and local wine.
Day 2
Vergina and Pella
Sleep · Thessaloniki
A day trip west — the royal tombs in the morning, Pella's mosaics in the afternoon.
Day 3
Down to Kassandra
Sleep · Nea Fokea
An hour's drive south, arriving in time to swim before dinner.
Day 4
Coast and headland
Sleep · Nea Fokea
A slow day around the Byzantine tower and the beaches nearby.
Day 5
Ammouliani or a quiet bay
Sleep · Nea Fokea
A half-day out to Ammouliani island for lunch and a swim, back by early evening.
Day 6
Departure via Thessaloniki
Departure
An hour's drive back to the airport; a departure day.