Thessaloniki: Byzantine Wonders Guided Walk & Museum Visit
ID: GYG1339913-2046067
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Land: Griekenland
Duur:
03:00 uren
Beschrijving
Uncover Byzantine secrets with a licensed guide. Explore UNESCO gems like the iconic Rotunda and Agios Demetrios, and end with a deep dive at the city’s premier Byzantine Museum.
Step into the “Golden Age” of Thessaloniki on a journey that brings the Byzantine Empire to life. Discover why this city held the prestigious title of the “Co-reigning” capital of the Empire alongside Constantinople.
Your adventure begins in the city’s heart, at the UNESCO-listed Church of Agios Demetrios. Admire the vibrant mosaics and descend into the atmospheric crypt to discover the life of the city’s patron saint on the very site of his martyrdom.
Step inside the open excavation of the Venizelou Metro Station and take a look at the vivid commercial center of Byzantine Thessaloniki.
Pass by the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos, the oldest church in the city, to find a striking symbol from the Ottoman occupation.
Finally, visit the Rotunda, a 4th-century emblematic monument comparable to Rome’s Pantheon. Having served as a pagan temple, church, and mosque, it reflects the city’s continuous evolution.
Between landmarks, discover local secrets and hidden spots while receiving recommendations on how to make the most of your stay in the city.
Conclude at the award-winning Museum of Byzantine Culture. Through architectural remains, sacred icons, burial finds, and everyday objects, your guide brings to life the beliefs and society of the Byzantines, painting a vivid portrait of life within the Great Empire.
Hoogtepunten
- Discover the imperial glory of Byzantine Thessaloniki on a specialized tour
- Hear fascinating stories of imperial drama, rituals and customs of a lost empire
- Visit 3 UNESCO sites: Agios Demetrios, Rotunda & Panagia Acheiropoietos
- Explore Byzantine art, beliefs, and daily life at the award-winning museum
- Benefit from local insights and recommendations from your licensed guide
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
1. This is a family-friendly tour
2. Wear comfortable clothes & shoes
3. Church visit etiquette: modest dress required (shoulders & knees covered)
4. Bring a bottle of water
5. Bring sunscreen and a hat in the summer
6. A moderate level of physical fitness is required
Meeting point is in the front yard of Agios Demetrios Church
INCLUDED
- Walking tour
- Small group (max. 25 participants)
- Licensed tour guide
- Tour inside Agios Demetrios Church
- Tour inside the Crypt of Saint Demetrios
- Tour inside the Archaeological Site of Venizelou Metro Station
- Exterior tour of the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
- Tour inside the Rotunda
- Tour inside the Museum of Byzantine Culture
- Walk nearby Roman ruins of the city (Roman Forum, Galerian Arch & Galerian Complex)
- Local insights: tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay in the city
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Ticket fee for the Rotunda
- General admission: 10€ / Reduced: 5€
- Ticket fee for the Museum of Byzantine Culture
- General admission: 10€ / Reduced: 5€
- Food and drinks
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
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Annuleringen
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