Castles, Churches, Monasteries, Monuments and Art of the Byzantine Empire.
In 330 AD the Roman Emperor Constantine founded Constantinople, the new capital of the Empire. The city was founded on the ancient site of Byzantium and soon became the center of Christianity.
The city of Thessaloniki became the second most important city of the Byzantine Empire. Today, Thessaloniki preserves 15 Byzantine monuments in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other cities in Northern Greece, such as Ioannina, Kastoria and Veria, were also developed in Byzantine era.
The medieval castle-towns of Peloponnese – Mistras and Monemvasia – experienced a period of prosperity and cultural development. There are many Byzantine Castles of great importance both in mainland and the Greek islands.
The Greek Byzantine Monasteries are both wonders of nature and religious centers. Many Byzantine monasteries and churches are listed in UNESCO. The imposing monasteries of Meteora and the monastic community of Mount Athos preserve treasures of Byzantine art.
Doucas Tours & Travel organizes various Byzantine tours all over Greece. Additionally, organizes pilgrimages at Mount Athos Monasteries for male visitors.
“I have sailed the seas and come to the holy city of Byzantium” by W.B.Yeats
Must-visit regions for Byzantine sightseeing:
Mainland Greece: Thessaloniki, Kavala, Veria, Kastoria, Ioannina, Arta, Mount Athos, Meteora, Athens, Corinth, Monemvasia, Mistras
Aegean Islands: Crete, Chios, Lemnos, Mytilene, Rhodes, Patmos
Ionian Islands: Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada
The package includes:
- Accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* selected hotels, including breakfast.
- Transfers, domestic air or boat tickets.
- Organized visits to Sites and Museums.
- Licensed tour guides.
- Visa for Mount Athos male visitors (if Mount Athos is included).
- Tailor-made Day-by-Day itinerary.
This program applies to Groups and Individuals. Request a suggested itinerary.
