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WINTER DAILY TOURS FROM THESSALONIKI Join us and feel like being with a friend who is excited to show you around like a Greek!
WELCOME TO AMMON EXPRESS AMMONEXPRESS ATHENS - THESSALONIKI LIVE IT WITH US DAILY DAILY EXCURSIONS & TOURS
Who we are AMMON EXPRESS: DAILY EXCURSIONS & TOURS A roadtrip to history, to civilization, to the natural beauties of Greece and a totally unforgettable experience in a day-trip, this is AMMON EXPRESS. AMMON EXPRESS travels you daily to priceless destinations of cultural and environmental value; pieces of the historical heritage located just a couple of hours away from Thessaloniki and Athens, ideal for daily escapes along with friendly escorts-archaeologists. AMMON EXPRESS, was founded in the winter of 2016, is an innovative company which consists of experienced professionals with fresh ideas and strong experience in the field of Greek Tourism and Culture, responding to the demands of the society and the new technologies. In the summer of 2017, the excursions of AMMON EXPRESS started from the city of Thessaloniki, where the headquarters are also situated. “ The fact that in 3 years operating period, more than 15.000 travellers, from 100 different countries joined us, confirms the above desire. With more than 15 destinations in Thessaloniki and Athens and brand new services to offer, such as walking-talking-food, interactive cooking classes and ancient walkings in Athens, AMMON EXPRESS continues to offer high-level services. In the summer of 2019, we expanded our activity in Athens, in order to offer this unique experience to the travellers of the capital of Greece, who are looking for the special feeling of the greek “philoxenia”. Wherever you are, either from a different city or country, just with one click to www.ammonexpress.gr our team shall welcome, host and travel you to a unique experience, to ancient Greece, to modern Greece, to our Greece!
4 steps Excursions on a daily or weekly basis, direct online reservation, and direct routes. 4 Benefits Book Online Easy Transfer 24 Hours / 7 Days Smart-Eco-Pickup Secure payment services e-Check in Easy - Express Comfortable transfers Daily Tours Friendly Hosted Daily excursions English speaking escorts-archaeologists Without stopovers Friendly tours Variety of excursions Unforgettable experiences
EXCURSION BACK IN HISTORY TO THE MACEDONIAN KINGDOM OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND PHILIP II VERGINA plus PELLA A roadtrip to the land of Alexander the Great HIGHLY Recommended The archaeological treasures of the glorious macedonian kingdom of alexander the great and his father, philip ii, invite you to a unique trip to meet them closely. Get to know the imperial capital, the ancient city where alexander the great was born and raised and where the great philosopher and tutor aristoteles was invited to educate him. the archaeological treasures of the glorious macedonian kingdom of alexander the great and his father phillip ii, as detailed by herodotus, invite you to a unique roadtrip to history. The excursion travels you to the ancient Greek, Byzantine and modern history bringing back in light the lost prestige of aigai, the first city of the macedonians. Discover the museum of aigai; a world heritage site of unesco, against the natural beauty of the area and the view of the macedonian plain that travels our eye till the end of the horizon.
THE MOST BREATHTAKING PLACE OF THE WORLD METEORA plus KASTRAKI The highlight of the winter (Kalampaka) Millions of visitors from all over the world visit Meteora in order to admire this unique phenomenon Humongous rocks, monasteries «hanging in the sky» and beautiful paths compose an enchanting scenery that everyone must see. This almost “unearthly state” with monasteries that clambered on the edge of impressive steep mountainous masses, challenge you to discover the majesty of nature. The earth meets the sky, the human intervention the divine element and the traveler finds the emotional serenity and spiritual well being which arises eternally from the atmosphere. Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world visit Meteora in order to admire this unique phenomenon. Since 1988, Meteora is part of the World Heritage sites of UNESCO. Don’t miss this absolute experience!
FEEL THE ULTIMATE SENSE OF RELAXATION IN THE NATURAL HOT SPRINGS, ADMIRING NATURE IN ALL ITS GLORY Must EDESSA plus POZAR Visit An idyllic day trip combining total relaxation in nature Enjoy the free time in Pozar in order to feel the qualities of the healing water relaxing in the natural pools of the hot springs. Combine it with a coffee break in the organized area. Admire the beautiful gorge located in the majestic mountain where the river “Toplitsa” (in slavic language is defined as “the hot river”) flows through it forming small cascades and shallow shores.Later on we continue our trip to Edessa. We have free time to admire the impetuous waterfalls and capture the enchanting scenery; where the park of the cascades meets the edge of the rock, also known as the “eyebrow” of the city. We may follow our trip attendant-archaeologist for a walking tour to the traditional district of Varosi and visit the Water Museum or Sesame Mill of Flavors for an unforgettable experience or enjoy a nice meal in one of the traditional restaurants of the area.
FEEL THE ENCHANTING AURA WALKING THROUGH ENIPEAS GORGE OLYMPUS plus DION Excursion to the mythical mountain of the 12 Gods of Olympus, the history and the culture! The cultural heritage of the ancient city of Dion is combined with the incomparable beauty of the foothills of the mythical Mount Olympus. The residence of the 12 Gods couldn’t be something less than majestic, with the charming nature and its unique biodiversity, forms the first national park in Greece. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, interwoven with the greek mythology, is a challenging invitation to discover its greatness and capture amazing photos! Feel the enchanting aura walking through Enipeas Gorge! Ancient Aura
DAY TRIP TO VERIA IN COMBINATION WITH THE ART OF WINE TASTING WINE TASTING plus BYZANTINE VERIA Veria, the “Small Jerusalem’’ We travel to beautiful Veria, the “Small Jerusalem” with 2.500 years of history, the second most important city after Aiges during antiquity and third most important of the Byzantine empire after Constantinople (Istanbul) and Thessaloniki; an interesting journey back in time among christian, byzantine and modern culture discovering monuments unfolding in front of us. We combine our excursion with the ancient philosophy of viticulture and the art of wine making in Macedonia, enjoying varieties of organic wines in a fine winery. ot Do n Miss
ONE OF THE OLDEST MIGRATORY STATION OF BIRDS KERKINI LAKE Ideal destination for nature lovers close to rare species of birds and animals Natural Beauty Day trip to Kerkini Lake, one of the 10 most valuable wetland habitats in Greece, ideal for nature observation of about 300 species of birds and rare animals. Among many species, admire the beautiful flamingos and the magnificent buffalos; inextricable parts of the greek fauna. All these are combined with the wonderful view of Mount Beles and the verdant valley of Serres forming the paradise of the alternative tourism. It’s an ideal excursion for nature lovers, where you can enjoy a boat ride through the lake of the National Park. Don’t miss this experience!
LIVE THE MOST TASTY EXPERIENCE WALKING TALKING FOOD We will lead you to the most exciting hot spots in the city Gas tron omy Tou r We discover the unknown spots of the greek cuisine in the city of Thessaloniki. We learn the history of the local markets and the well-known traditional taverns. At the same time we experience a variety of gastronomic treasures during our walk accompanied by a professional of the greek cuisine. It’s a unique opportunity to feel the city vibes and «spice up» your stay, getting to know all these special gastronomic secrets. Our experienced escort will also recommend you the best places for fresh veggies, various types of homemade cheese, freshly-roasted coffee and a lot of other delicious local products. The gastronomy walking tour is a family-friendly experience!
GREEK TRADITIONAL COOKING AND CULTURE COOKING CLASS The most interesting think while traveling in a new land is to enjoy its gastronomy. We discover the gastronomic wealth of Greece through an interactive cooking class along with a distinguished chef. One the most interesting activities during a trip, is to discover and get involved with the gastronomic culture of the area. Thessaloniki stands out as a crossroad of tastes, a gastronomic metropolis. Enjoy this totally authentic cooking and cultural experience by preparing along with our chef and his team delicacies, like the locals do! Make sure you don’t forget the participation certificate of “best traditional cooking” at the end of this unique activity! Cooking with our Chef a Chef
WORLD HERITAGE SITES OF UNESCO BYZANTINE WALKING TOUR Learn about the Byzantine art and history of the «co-reigning» capital during the Byzantine Empire Byzan tine Aspec t We visit the Old Monastery of Vlatadon; the unique Byzantine Monastery that remains in operation in Thessaloniki and offers a wonderful panoramic view of “The Bride of Thermaikos Gulf”. Later on, walking through the picturesque alleys of Ano Poli, we reach the Church of Hosios David with the unique mosaic of the 5th century and the remarkable mural paintings. Afterwards, we continue our Byzantine walk and visit the church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos, a particular graphic church with exceptional mural paintings of the 14th century. We realize our next stop at the glorious Rotunda, one of the most ancient and most impressive monuments of the city. According to the latest consensus it was erected in 300a.C by Galerius and forms one of the most significant monuments of Thessaloniki, known for its exceptional mosaics as they are among the most ancient in the Middle-East. Finally we visit the church of Saint Sofia, the «Big Church», as it used to be the metropolitan church of the city.
Meeting points Stop 1: White Tower (Entrance) | 08:00am Stop 2: Makedonia Palace Hotel | 08:05am Stop 3: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue) | 08:15am Stop 4: Capsis Hotel | 08:20am Stop 5: The Met Hotel | 08:25am
Our team shall welcome, host and travel you to a unique experience! Friendly Hosted Our local escorts-archaeologists will make you feel like a Greek and treat you like a best friend!
Winter 2019 - 2020 White Tower Makedonia Palace Aristotelous & Egnatia Capsis Hotel The Met Hotel BUS STOPS 08:00 08:05 (Venizelos Statue) 08:20 08:25 08:15 Things to DESTINATIONS do/see MO TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Meteora plus Kastraki (Kalampaka) Vergina plus Pella Edessa plus Pozar Olympus plus Dion Kerkini Lake - Eco Tourism Wine tasting plus Byzantine Veria HISTORICAL TOURS Starting point: 09:00 from Trigoniou Tower, at the Upper Town/Ano Poli Byzantine Walking Tour Duration of walking talking food: 11:30 - 13:30 (in front of Le Palace art hotel) GASTRONOMY Duration of cooking class: 2 hours: 12:00 - 14:00 Walking Talking Food Cooking Class Bring your swimsuit and towel Enjoy local wines in a fine winery Visit archaeological sites Explore nature ON DEMAND: * The above timeline, except for the first stop, * INFANTS from 0 - 2 years old A new section is available in our website. Select your "on demand" excursion and is approximate. FREE of CHARGE, without seat. enjoy our VIP services. * ΑΜΜΟΝ EXPRESS reserves the right to change the departure time up to 1hour. * CHILDREN from 3 - 12 years old -50% discount. Rates from TAILOR MADE: * EASY CANCELLATION UNTIL 48hours before * Travel insurance for FREE. 30€ to 62€ Do it yourself! Schedule your own trip departure and FREE TRANSFER to another DATE. * For more updates visit and we will make it happen. * Entrance to sights not included. our website.
TRAVEL TO A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, TO ANCIENT GREECE, TO MODERN GREECE, TO OUR GREECE! DAILY EXCURSIONS & TOURS BOOK ONLINE www.ammonexpress.gr +30 2310 500.225, info@ammonexpress.gr
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