Day 1

Flight Riga - Thessaloniki (~23:40-02:30).

Day 2

Transfer to a 3* hotel.

Accommodation in the hotel, rest.

Breakfast. Free day at sea.

Possibility to have dinner (surcharge).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast. Free time at sea. In the afternoon, excursion trip "Olympus - Vergina".
The first stop of the excursion to Olympus is the observation deck located at an altitude of 1300 meters - this is exactly half the way to the top. From it you can admire the unique view of northern Greece and see the highest point of the ridge - the peak Mytikas, whose height is 2917 m. Olympus is not only a historical and mythological phenomenon, but since the end of the 20th century also an archaeological natural monument. Located in the northeast of Thessaly, the mountain in ancient times was a natural impregnable border between Thessaly and Macedonia. By the way, in 1938 Mount Olympus was granted the status of a nature reserve. Its territory is 10,000 acres of land, where 1700 plant species grow, 23 of which live only here. In addition to plants, Olympus is inhabited by 8 species of amphibians, 22 species of reptiles, 32 species of wild mammals, 136 species of birds.
The next stop of our excursion will be the former capital of the Macedonian Kingdom - Vergina (entrance tickets are paid additionally ~20 €). Already in the 20th century, tombs of royal persons were found here: Philip II and his seventh wife - Cleopatra, as well as Alexander IV - the son of Alexander the Great and Roxana.
Return to the hotel.
Possibility to have dinner (surcharge).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast.
Excursion in the city of Thessaloniki.
During the excursion we will get acquainted with the history of the city, see the "White Tower" - the symbol of the city, built in 1430, the Rotunda and the Arch of Galerius with impressive relief images of great battles, the majestic Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki - one of the most ancient temples in Greece. The excursion will end with an inspection of the Acropolis - Byzantine fortress walls and the Old Town with narrow winding streets. From a height of 300 meters above sea level, we will be able to admire the beautiful view of the ancient capital of Macedonia, located in an amphitheater around the Thermaic Gulf.

Return to the hotel.
Possibility to have dinner (surcharge).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast.

Free day or excursion to Meteora (surcharge 45 €, entrance tickets are paid additionally ~10 €).
A fascinating excursion awaits you with a visit to two monasteries and an icon painting workshop. Holy Meteora is a unique natural phenomenon and one of the largest Orthodox monastery complexes in Greece.
The mountains themselves are delightful and deserve the attention of tourists, but in addition, Meteora ("floating in the air") is also a Christian pilgrimage in Greece. The monastic community of Meteora was formed in the 9th century, when hermits settled in the caves of the rocks. On Sundays and holidays they gathered for joint prayer and meals. With the increase in the number of monks, the first two sketes Doupiani and Stagi were built. Their foundation marked the beginning of the monastic "state" of Meteora. The largest monastery complex consisted of 24 monasteries located on top of the rocks. The monastic center flourished until the 17th century, now only six active Orthodox monasteries have survived: four male - "Great Meteoron", "Saint Nicholas Anapausas", "Varlaam", "Holy Trinity" and two female - "Roussanou" and "Saint Stephen".
After the excursion you will have the opportunity to have lunch.
Return to the hotel.
Possibility to have dinner (surcharge).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Breakfast.
Free day at sea.
Possibility to have dinner (surcharge).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Breakfast. Check-out from rooms.

Excursion program to Delphi and Athens.
Delphi is the largest religious center of ancient Greece, where the famous Pythia predicted on behalf of the god Apollo.
The transfer to Delphi takes about 4 hours.
The transfer will be accompanied by interesting stories, myths, legends and the history of ancient Hellas. We will drive through the entire Thessalian Valley (the homeland of the Centaurs) and ride along Parnassus - the patrimony of Apollo, where he had fun with the muses, and this was named music, (entrance tickets are paid additionally). By lunch we will arrive in Delphi, where a fascinating excursion around the Delphic complex awaits us.
The excursion will begin with a visit to the Castalian Spring, sung by A.S. Pushkin. The waters of this mountain spring, according to legend, rejuvenate and give strength. Next, we will inspect the Archaeological Monument - the Sacred Way, and of course, walk along the Sacred Way (analogue of a modern exhibition center), where ancient cities built their treasuries, showing all of Greece the wealth and greatness of each individual Polis.
It is generally accepted that it was in Delphi that the center of the universe of the ancient Greeks was located - the Navel of the Earth, Zeus once decided to calculate where the center of the world is, naturally the center turned out to be in Greece, and of course, in Delphi.
Next we will see the Temple of Apollo. The place where Pythia predicted was once covered with philosophical theses of ancient Greek sages. The theater, the stadium and many other monuments will also appear before our eyes. Delphi is a must-see, a walk through this city will not leave anyone indifferent.
After visiting Delphi, you will have time for lunch, and then we will go to Athens.
Departure to the transit hotel. Accommodation, overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast.

Check-out from rooms. Next, we will continue our journey and go on a sightseeing tour of Athens (entrance tickets are paid additionally ~30 €).
We will get acquainted with famous places not only of Athens, but also of the whole country.
We will see the Parliament building - the former royal palace (better known as the "Old Palace"). The interior of the structure contains violet and purple lines of white marble and inlay with gold patterns. Before the Parliament building is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, every hour here you can watch the changing of the guard of the National Guard. We will enjoy the beauty of the National Garden, feed ducks together with the inhabitants of Athens and, of course, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, which, according to the plans of the tyrant Peisistratus, was supposed to eclipse all the wonders of the world existing at that time. Next, let's take a walk to the Panathenaic Stadium – the only stadium in the world that was completely built of white marble. We will admire the National Library. To date, it has hundreds of books in all languages of the world, as well as manuscripts, historical documents, archives of the Greek revolution and other printed publications. And, of course, we will not ignore the sanctuary of ancient Athens – the Acropolis, its greatest temples and magnificent theaters. We will definitely inspect the Parthenon – a temple built in honor of the majestic Queen Athena; the Erechtheion temple, also dedicated to Athena. According to legend, it was erected on the site of the dispute between Poseidon and Athena for the right to rule in Athens. Here is the only active ancient theater - the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which is the main concert venue of the city.
You will have a great opportunity to take bright and colorful photos.

Transfer to the airport.

Day 9

Flight Thessaloniki-Riga (~03:35 - 06:25).

Additionally you can purchase

• Surcharge for departure from Tallinn from - 100 €
• If you are traveling alone, single occupancy in a hotel is mandatory - 300 €

On request

• Fixed seats on the bus (15 €)

Paid on site

• Entrance tickets to visited objects and entertainment events.
• Tourist tax, which is withheld from all tourists entering and staying in the country. The amount of the fee is determined by the administration of the local municipality of the given country.
• Mandatory payment of road transport tax 5 € per person for the entire tour.
• Rental of excursion audio equipment ~10-15 €.
• City tax - 12 € per person.
• Mandatory tourist tax in hotels 3* - 5 €/day ; 4* - 10 €/day per room.

Important information

• The group leader has the right to change the days and times of excursions without violating the tour program.
• The tour price may change due to the increase in air tickets.
• Free time is valid in the absence of unforeseen situations, traffic jams, and other deviations from the schedule.
• For trips to Schengen and EU countries, all passports of citizens of Latvia and non-citizens of Latvia must be valid until the end of the trip.
• For trips outside Schengen and the EU, all passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of the end of the trip.
• For trips outside Schengen, passports of citizens and non-citizens of Latvia with a validity period of 50 years (issued before 19.11.2007) are not valid.
• Non-citizens of Latvia cannot travel outside Latvia with an ID card.
• Airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air do not provide for seating next to each other on the plane. If you want to sit next to each other on the plane during the flight, ask the manager for the cost of this service.
• Excursions are conducted accompanied by a guide in Russian.