Cassander of Macedonia founded a city at the foot of Mount Chortiatos in 315 B.C and named it after his wife, Thessaloniki, the sister of Alexander the Great. The city grew rapidly until it became the capital of Roman Macedonia. Today, it has some of the best examples of Byzantine art and architecture. Numerous churches contain mosaics, frescos and icons. Visit the White Tower a 15th-century Venetian fortification.

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  • Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle

    Follow the path of Paul the Apostle as you discover bucolic beauty and ancient history on this Grecian sojourn. Enjoy a 3-night cruise of the magical Greek islands of Mykonos, Patmos and Santorini. Visit the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, Turkey.

  • Mediterranean Fables Idyllic (Greece) - Superior, Classic Group

    Tour Type: RegionalBrochure Type: IV Europe Summer 2023 v2Get to know the ancient gods a little better on a 11-day guided tour that takes you from mainland Greece to Turkey and the Greek Isles.

 
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