Hellenic Ports Association

The city of Thessaloniki has a history of more than 2.500 years and during these years has comprised a crossroads of different civilizations, traces of which the visitors can find in the numerous monuments of the city and stories of its people. The city has a medieval castle on the top, important museums and Byzantine churches. The city is located between Mount Olympus and Mount Athos with beautiful and traditional villages and houses on the outskirts of the area around it. It is an International Center of Exhibitions and Culture. The White Tower is the symbol of Thessaloniki since the 15th century, located in the city’s seafront. The city offers to visitors a fascinating journey into art and culture through the many Museums, important features and historical monuments. Additionally, Thessaloniki is famous for its nightlife and is considered the gastronomic capital of Greece, with many famous local restaurants and unique flavors. The archaeological site of ‘’Vergina’’ is located 80 km away from Thessaloniki in the foothills of Pieria. Vergina is world famous since 1977 when the tomb of Alexander’s father, King Philip B was discovered. At 45 km from Thessaloniki is Ancient Pella, the brilliant capital of the Ancient Macedonians. The tour of the archaeological site is a getaway in time, a return to the glorious era of Philip and Alexander the Great ...the City of timeless cultures and Alexander the Great!