Excursion to Thessaloniki and Agios Paisios Theophany 2026

We are leaving for the Three-Day Excursion to Thessaloniki Souroti and Agios Paisio 07.00 in the morning from Omonia. We make a stop for coffee at the height of Lamia and a stop for lunch at the height of Korinos (individual expenses) before continuing to the ornate Thessaloniki. Our first visit to the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti, where the relics of Agios Arsenios and the tomb of Agios Paisios are kept. (Note: Ladies should wear a skirt or dress and men should wear long trousers, as the Monastery does not provide clothing.)

Arrival and check-in at the central hotel of Thessaloniki Tobacco Hotel 4*. In the afternoon, we recommend a walk to Aristotelous Square, with the impressive height Christmas tree 18 meters, the 500 smaller trees and the red towers that create a magical atmosphere. Visit to the Christmas Villages, with toys, carousel, ice rink and the largest manger in Europe, as well as wooden houses with food, beverages and Christmas items. Return to the hotel and stay overnight.

After breakfast, departure for the beautiful village of Ano Poroia, known as "Little Istanbul". The village stands out for its narrow alleys, the old cobblestones, the aesthetic forest and the painted chapels of Agios Georgios and Agios Dimitrios, where we will stop for coffee. Next, we are heading towards Lake Kerkini, one of them 10 Wetlands of International Importance of Greece, known for its rare biodiversity and observation over 300 species of birds. There we will have free time for a walk, boating or coffee.

Guests can try traditional buffalo specialties, deer, wild boar or rump lamb (individual expenses). In the afternoon return to the hotel, with an optional exit to Ladadika for walking, coffee or dinner (individual expenses). Return to the hotel and stay overnight.