Private Guide in Greece\Thessaloniki

25/04/2014

City Motorcycle Tour
Explore the architecture, roman and byzantine history, the modern yacht marina and a perfect panoramic view of a modern European city on this mini van tour of Thessaloniki. We will end our journey in the Ladadika area, with fully restored pubs and tavernas, an area that was the old port during the medieval era, important for the oil and coal trade.
Thessaloniki was the second largest commercial center of the byzantine empire after
Constantinople. During the Ottoman era the city was the biggest commercial center of the Balkan region along with the coming of the jewish community that came in the late 15th century. Signs of the glorious past are still preserved in this fascinating city.
The Thessaloniki city tour adventure will start from the famous Aristotelous Square an
outstanding piece of architecture of the 1920's. Along side by the sea we will visit the Museum of the Macedonian Battle for freedom. Then the unique landmark the White tower, the Royal theater, the modern Music Opera Hall.
Then we will drive along sea side and reach the summer resort Palace of the ex-king of Greece Konstantinos and then the modern yacht marina at Aretsou beach. Optional if kids participate we visit the Fun Fair of Magic Park.
Again back into the city center and we will admire the Archaelogical and the Byzantine
Museum, the International Trade Fair. Then we will enjoy the roman arc of Galerius, the Rotonda monument and byzantine church of Saint Sofia.
Prepare yourselves to enjoy the Turkish baths of Giahoudi Hamam that function back to the 12th century and give a flower to your beloved in Louloudadika area. Then visit with me the
Hamza Bey Mosque and the new under construction Metro Station of Venizelou. Then we will pass through the Court Square, the Roman Forum and the byzantine basilica of Saint Dimitrios the second largest in the Balcans.
We make a stop at the Turkish embassy building which was the birthhouse of first Turkish President Kemal Ataturk. Then we enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the Old Castle and admire the architecture of the old thessaloniki city throught its narrow unknown streets.
We descent again to the sea and visit The Freedom Square where the Jewish population suffered humiliation and extincted during N**i occupation in 1943.
Our exploration will end in Ladadika, the most vivid part of the city with the best cafes, restaurants and bars. Contact me for exact preferable time and date before booking.
Duration: ~3h
Included in the price of 60$:
Gas, a lot of fun and Knowledge for the city history

25/04/2014

04/06/2013

Lake Kerkini birdwatching and Byzantine Baths from Thessaloniki

After an hour drive from your hotel in Thessaloniki we reach Lithotopos village, our base for exploring the unique lake.The lake of Kerkini is situated in the northwestern part of Serres county. It is a lakeregion of international importance for Greece (protected by Ramsar treaty). In the north extends the Kerkini mountain with an altitude of 2031 m, which is the natural border between Greece - Bulgaria, while in the south and southwest, Kroussia mountain with an altitude of 1179 m. The Strimon river comes from Bulgaria, is the main feeder of the lake, with a total length of 410 km, of which 290 km are in Bulgaria and 120 km in Greece.
The lake was created to 1932 to prevent from floading the regions around and a dam was constructed in 1982 in order to distribute water for the fields.The water level of the Lake varies by 4.5 to 5 meters and the area of the lake varies from approximately 50,000 acres to 73,000 acres.
At kerkini lake live around 300 species of birds. Of these 137 species nesting, wintering 134 species and 163 species use the wetland and the area as a resting and feeding during migration journeys. The most important is the silk pelican. Here exists the only place in Europe that this kind of bird winters. Now there are more than 50 couples that survives on artificial nests. Although artificial, the biological value of the lake is particularly important. The factors that make it so important are: small depth, periodic flooding with water and enrichment with nutritious elements, position in relation to the migration journeys of the birds Kerkini lake is the only region in Greece that buffalos exist and live free. We will be so close to these birds and animals at a safe distance, that you won't believe.
Shoot the perfect photo and keep the great memories for ever. We can have optional activities such as bicycling by the lake, a short boat tour in the lake and horse riding. You can tell me in advance.
After our lake excursion if you feel hungry we can dine in a local taverna with special dishes of fish or meat from the region. Afterwards it's time for relax and visit the byzantine baths of Aggistro village a few kilometers from the Greek-Bulgarian border. In Aggistro the healing waters of the village with the Byzantine bath dating from 1100 AD and the new baths were built in recent years.
The waters are indicated for the treatment of arthritis, skin, back pain, skin diseases, traumatic inflammation etc.
After a full afternoon with our mind full of wild scenes and having enjoyed food and bath we return satisfied at our hotel in Thessaloniki.
Price per group of 1-4 person is 315 US Dollars. Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Thessaloniki. For more persons and exact preferable time and date before booking
Contact me at +306943-736686

18/01/2013

My Guide in Thessaloniki

I am a conservation engineer and I grew up and studied in Thessaloniki.
I love travelling and sharing experiences and moments with other people. In addition I have worked for Travel Agencies.
Together we will have the opportunity to explore all the masterpieces of architectural heritage, archaelogical museums, roman and byzantine ruins and unique byzantine churches with catacombs in the historic center of Thessaloniki.
We will find hidden treasures in neighbourhoods you wouldn't imagine.
The tour can be designed based on your special preferences. At the end of our tour you will live a tasteful experience at the best unknown places of local cuisine and winery. You can even enjoy your tea at an atmosfairic Tea House, or your favorite beer in an english style pub.
Whether you are individual travellers or a group or a family, or you visit Thessaloniki for business I have the way to satisfy your staying in Thessaloniki.

Price is per group of 1-4 people: 80 US$
Starting daily at 15.00 from port, train station or wherever you wish.

We can also arrange a program according to your special requests
into the city or around, by visiting archaelogical sites of Pella and
Vergina or Dion, relaxing byzantine baths at Aggistro, birdwatching at Kerkini lake (World's Nature Heritage).
If you are ready to enjoy an archaelogical tour in combination with traditional local cuisine and winery I can't wait to do these together.

Reservations: tel. +306943736686 (Konstantinos)
email [email protected]