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BOOKLET THESSALONIKI 2021Bsummer SUMMER 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 4 years operating period, more than 22.000 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 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 4 years operating period, more than 22.000 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! FROM THESSALONIKI Daily excursions & tours, join us! 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 An all-year round METEORA plus KASTRAKI destination (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. 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 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 The MYTHICAL MOUNTAIN of the 12 Gods of Olympus 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! THE HEART OF THE ORTHODOX MONASTIC LIFE BEATS FOR MORE THAN 10 CENTURIES AGO MOUNT ATHOS CRUISE Travel with us to the Holy Mountain, Mount Athos. Feel the divine The highlight of the summer Live a unique experience with the summer breeze that travels you while being on board to Mount Athos. During the cruise, you can admire eight of the twenty Holy Monasteries of Mt. Athos, situated in the west coast of the peninsula of Athos, in Sithonia bay. The cruise continues to the beautiful island of Ammouliani; the unique inhabited island in Chalkidiki very popular for the crystal-blue water of the sea and the white sand beaches, all of them awarded with the blue flag certification. Bring your swimwear! Swimming in the crystal-blue sea is included! Women can also participate in the Mount Athos Cruise! ONE OF THE OLDEST MIGRATORY STATION OF BIRDS KERKINI LAKE - eco tourism 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.
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