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School trip to Thessaloniki

Byzantine churches, Roman monuments and the White Tower: Thessaloniki is a rich study trip on Byzantine history and multicultural heritage.

Destination
Thessaloniki, Greece
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
7 to 8 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Thessaloniki is a fascinating destination for a study trip on Byzantine history and multicultural heritage. Fifteen of the city's Early Christian and Byzantine monuments have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988, including the city walls, the Rotunda and the Church of Saint Demetrios. Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and a large Jewish community all left their mark here.

The symbol of the city is the White Tower on the seafront, probably built in the late fifteenth century where the eastern city wall met the sea wall. The tower houses a museum on the history of the city, from its founding to the present day. With around 2,900 objects, including wall paintings, mosaics and icons, the Museum of Byzantine Culture gives a detailed picture of the Byzantine world.

We would be delighted to take care of transport to Thessaloniki for you and your pupils. Thessaloniki is a very long way off: the journey takes several days, with rest breaks and planned overnight stops along the way. In our comfortable coach with experienced drivers, your group travels there and back safely.

Highlights

  • The White Tower and its city museum
  • The Museum of Byzantine Culture
  • Fifteen UNESCO-listed monuments

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Departure and first leg of the journey

    Early departure from school. With two drivers and regular breaks we cover the first part of the route, with an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Onward towards Thessaloniki

    After breakfast we continue towards Thessaloniki, again with an overnight stop on the way.

  3. Day 3: Final stage of the outward journey

    The last stage of the multi-day journey to Greece, with rest breaks along the way.

  4. Day 4: The White Tower and the seafront

    A walk along the seafront to the White Tower and a visit to its museum on the history of the city.

  5. Day 5: Byzantine Thessaloniki

    Morning at the Museum of Byzantine Culture. In the afternoon, a route past UNESCO-listed monuments such as the Rotunda and Saint Demetrios.

  6. Day 6: Final walk and return journey

    A short closing session on Aristotelous Square. Then the multi-day journey home begins, with rest breaks and overnight stops.

  7. Day 7: Return journey with an overnight stop

    We continue on the way home and stop overnight along the route.

  8. Day 8: Final leg of the return journey

    After breakfast we drive the last part of the route, arriving back at school at the end of the day.

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