Wakacje Thassos - holidays and trips

Called the Emerald Island and Green Diamond of the Aegean Sea captivates with all the shades of blue and green. Gentle green hills covered with pine forests descend scenically into the cobalt blue sea, the silver olive groves for centuries have been providing olive oil, sweets dipped in fragrant honey tempt. Life is still lived here according to traditional Greek customs, without hurry, enjoying every moment.

Thassos is the most northern island of Greece. It lies only 12 km south of the coast of Macedonia. The island is small, it has a little more than 100 km in circumference and impresses with its diversity. You might want to rent a car, because bus transport is focused on the road around the island, rarely reaching areas in the inland of the picturesque Greek villages. In the central part of the island there are mountains with the highest peak - Ipsarion - with a height of 1204 meters above sea level, which can be reached on foot or by jeep. The beautiful beaches of the island are easily accessible and even during a short vacation you can get to know both the most famous and the small ones, hidden in the wild bays. The most famous beaches, like Golden Beach, Paradise, Tripiti, Psili Ammos, gently descend into the sea and are ideal for a family holiday. It is also worth visiting the small villages deep into the island, where time stopped a long time ago. In such places there is usually one tavern on the central square, a chapel, older men sitting in front of houses observing the surroundings, and cats wander around lazily in search of shade. The capital of the island is Limenas, here are picturesque streets and a seaside boardwalk, taverns open until late, an interesting Archaeological Museum and excavations sites of ancient Thassos. Popular towns are also the vibrant Limenaria and Potos with scenic views and bustling taverns.

Around the island of Thassos — an excellent opportunity to get to know the most beautiful corners of the island, its history and trivia related to the life of the residents in one day! The programme includes among others: Limenas - the capital of the island, where today's buildings interact with the monuments from 2600 years ago, the picturesque mountain village of Panagia with a maze of cobbled streets and stone, white houses and the spring of love, the peninsula of Aliki with ancient temples and wealth of marble and the Archangel Michael Monastery with the famous relic - a fragment of a nail of the cross of Christ. Day trip. Price - approx. 30 EUR (does not include entry ticket to Archaeological Museum - approx. 2 EUR).

Jeep Safari — discovering Thassos by jeeps is an unforgettable experience and a great opportunity to see the less known, more wild part of the island and to experience its amazing nature. There are many beautiful and hard-to-reach places along the way: the marble quarry, Ipsarion - the highest peak of the island and the St. Panteleimon Monastery. The safari route also leads to the Kastro waterfalls and small lake Maries. The programme includes a barbecue lunch on a beautiful plateau overlooking Golden Beach. Day trip. Price - approx. 58 EUR (includes care of a Polish or English-speaking guide).

Magic Macedonia — a visit to the mainland is also a journey through time. Visiting the largest archaeological site in eastern Macedonia: the ruins of the ancient city of Philippi, founded by Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. Here you can admire the amphitheater, the cathedral, basilicas, and even the prison of St. Paul. All this forms an image of everyday life in the period from the 4th century BC to the 6th century AD. In the romantic scenery you’ll be able to listen to the story of St. Lydia, who was baptized here as the first European. On your way back a visit to Kavala, one of the largest and most beautiful Greek cities with a beautiful old part of the town - Panagia. Free time. Day trip. Price - approx. 54 EUR (does not include entry ticket to the archaeological site Philippi - approx. 6 EUR).

Ship cruise — a cruise along the coast of the island of Thassos. An opportunity to discover the coves and beaches difficult to reach by land and enjoy unforgettable views of the most diverse landscapes of the island. A truly leisurely day full of sun, relaxation and great fun. The program includes, among others: fishing, swimming in the crystal clear water, sunbathing. Delicious BBQ Greek lunch. The beaches along the route: Rosogremos, Salonikios, Aliki, Giola (a natural swimming pool) or in the south-west: Rosogremos, Tripiti, Kefalos, Atspas, Skala Marion. Day trip. Price - approx. 40 USD (includes lunch).

Beach Safari — an unforgettable trip by Jeep to the most unusual beaches in Thassos. The programme includes Giola - the famous natural swimming pool in the rocks (3 km off-road drive), then Paradise Beach - a beach surrounded by pine trees with emerald water in the bay and Marble Beach - snow-white marble beach, hidden in the wildest part of the coast (15 km off-road drive). Free time on each of the beaches (approx. 1 h) for swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Lunch in a traditional Greek tavern. Day trip. Price - approx. 58 EUR (includes lunch and care of a Polish or English-speaking guide.

 

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.