Greece, Chalkidiki Peninsula - "Greece. Holidays on P-ve Chalkidiki -Kassandra

1st day passed on fame. We stumbled around the city, sat in the cafe, passed on the sand, redeemed a couple of times and ran with a camera like real paparazzi. At 19:00 in their time, we had dinner on the plan. Cooking amazingly, the masters of the kitchen really know their business. I especially liked rice with octopus for whom I ran a backfall. After a dense dinner and flight, we still decided to relax a little bit. After the rest, we decided to walk again around the city and realized that in the evening the city comes to life, although the city's street was almost empty during the day. During the walk, we decided to go to the cafe and celebrate our arrival drinking a couple of blades of wine and eating something delicious. As a result, ordered the middle pizza. When the waiter brought us this pizza, I was a bit confused, because the Greek middle pizza was the size of the Russian huge. In addition, awesomely delicious. So the day passed and we were tired, but we went to sleep very dawning.

2nd day we decided that we would not sit on the sand, and ride somewhere with the breeze. And taking Cosmos to rent a quad bike in the company (you need the driver's own Russian Catering Category C), we moved down. The map of the peninsula with the roads was found in the kit. So, my wife and I decided to hurt the peninsula, between the case having visited all sorts of beaches. Beach, I will tell you not sandy, as we talked to the tour of the company, and the Gally, but still it did not stop us before searching beautiful places. We found these beautiful places with an excess. It makes no sense to write a lot about it, as we made more than 300 photos, only for that day. And we drove such cities: Pefkohori, Paliouri, AG. Paraskevi, Nea Skioni came to the Kalandras Cape's lighthouse and on the same way, just to turn around at Nea Skioni went back through the mountains to the city of Hanioti, where we respectively lived. The journey on the quadracycle cost us 40 euros, of which 30 quadric rent, 10-fuel. For those who go: the water is better not to take with you, but to buy in stores on the road, because it can boil in a couple of hours. The card, better to buy a detailed, believe me it is useful to you, well, and finally, I can not say with oil from the sun, but I can not say about it, but my hands burned down.

3,4,5 days we spent on the beach and in the campaigns on souvenir shops. Immediately, I wish you that buy any alcohol, even in the Duty Free there is no point in the first time, still not enough, and secondly in Greece alcohol is cheaper than in a dutik. But with cigarettes will have to be tugged, so buy from us. I advise you to enter the pastry shop and buy sweets. I never tried such delicious cakes !!! If you are going with children, then be prepared to go there every day. The store is on the main road towards the city of Polychrono. Souvenir shops are closed around 14:00 and until 16:00 do not open.

At prices:: Beer-1 euro, whiskey 0.7 Chivas Regal-25 euros, Martini Champagne Asti 10 euros. It is possible to fully eat for 13-15 euros for two. Coffee floppy and Greek coffee for 1.5 euros, but they are an amateur. I advise Greek Baton, costs 1-1.5 euros. Everything needs to be bought in a super market. On the central square, the stores are expensive, the same Chivas costs 35-40 euros.

6th day we decided to go to meteors (excursion) 6-hour ride by bus 80-euro Price from one. But it was worth it. No words, alone emotions.

7th day Beach, Sand, Champagne and Water.

The 8th day, we decided to see what the lake was like such a turtle and taking quadric in the same office. We again decided to go in search of beautiful and unusual places. On the way, we decided to go to the chapel, which in every city very, very much. But the most beautiful thing is that these chapels are not only in cities, but in the mountains. Yes, it is in the mountains. So, what happened about 4 hours the possible location of the turtle lake, we did not find it and upset it back, but on the way we saw the information scoreboard where 3 different ways were drawn. As a result, we went on the most distant. After another search for the search, we finally got to him. The lake size with a pond in the country and at first we did not see the turtles, but by substring one, we suddenly saw several turtle teachers. Rinseed the face of the key hitting a key, we moved home.

9-day We decided to rent a car. Ordered Citroen C3 with engine 1.2, it is very important because the prices of fuel are an order of magnitude higher than 1 liter of the 95th worth 1.5-euro. So we got into the car and went to the neighboring peninsula with beautiful title Sitonia. Locking the whole island, going to all the beautiful bays and taking pictures where the soul, we walked home, but on the way we decided to go to Church of St. Nicholas. After reaching the place, we were upset because it was closed for repairs. For those who will rent a car: 1-Ask if the hotel has a connection with rental companies. Since it will take you from extra cost.2-take the car with the smallest engine of the engine to save on gasoline.3-buy a map (then what I said above), 4th, I do not know how on other P-Wah, but On Casandra and Sithonia, the refueling work is not working around the clock, and from 6:00 to 20:00. It cost me a 60-euro-euro Citroen rental, 20-euro refueling for 350 km.

That's it. If there are any questions, be sure to write than I can help.

First of all, it is worth visiting the city of Thessaloniki, which is considered one of the most beautiful Greek cities. Even in Greek standards, the city is very large, since more than a million inhabitants live on its territory. The city is unique in that the Roman and Byzantine culture are intertwined in it. Being in the city it is necessary to visit the Church of St. Dimitria, who is the patron saint of the city. In the temple there are the relics of this saint. All Byzantine temples look very beautiful. It can be much interesting to see and find out in the archaeological museum, where one of the main exhibits are the Treasures of the Tomb of the Son of the Great Communion of Alexander Macedonsky.

The city is very cheerful, life boys and day and night, there is a large number of Restaurants, Taverns, Nightclubs and various entertainment facilities. For walks, numerous parks are suitable. The excursion to buy this city is not at all, you can come on your own and save a decent amount of money.

Next, you should go to the monasteries located in the rocks and called meteors. This is one of the most beautiful and popular seats Among tourists in Greece. In these places, the first herds appeared in the 12th century, and over time, 24 monasters were built on the rocks. Tourists can not only look at the beauty of these places, but also visit the male and women's monasteries. Do not forget that appropriate clothes will need to visit these seats, and not slippers and T-shirts.

Being in Greece can not be circumvented in the Greek capital city of Athens. The sights of this city are not only beautiful, but also unique. Since the attractions are many, it is better to buy a tour to save time and shit deadlines to see all the most important thing. In this city there is a stadium on which the Olympic Games were held in the history. And what is the Acropolis and the ancient Greek temples, the construction of which dates from the 5th century to our era.

Do not give up traveling along the Athos River, which passes through the western banks of the eponymous peninsula, on which one more men live, which strictly observe the laws of the Church. There is nothing more like this in the world. But tourists have erected monasteries can look from a distance of about 500 meters.

Not far from Chalkidika there is a settlement of Petralon, where in 1960 the cave was opened, which was named after the village. Scientists consider the discovery of this cave very important from an archaeological point of view. In the depths of this cave, the skull and bones of an ancient person, as well as the bones of ancient animals were found. Near the cave is a museum in which you can see all the finds that were made in this cave. The cave itself is very beautiful, you can see mysterious stalactites and stalagmites.

The whole family is worth a visit Waterland Water Park, which is located in Tagaredes. The water park is very large, occupies a huge area of \u200b\u200b150 thousand square meters. The water park has a huge number of all kinds of entertainment, attractions, pools with artificial slides, hydromassage. But there are entertainment connected not only with volleyball, but also to play tennis or basketball. You can eat delicious or just a snack in local bars or restaurants. Also on site there is a great offer of souvenirs.

Rested in Greece from July 31 to August 14, the first time (4 adults per person and 1 child of two years). That is "Vilar", the airline - Yamal, Tour - Hanioti (15 days, 14 nights).
About Yamal Airlines
Departure from Roshchino Airport (Tyumen) took place without delay. The flight was a day, durability - about 5 hours. The plane was in good condition, the steward attentive. We got tickets near emergency exitWhere, according to the rules of air travel, placement with children is prohibited. So we were transferred to another row without problems. In the cabin, the plaids were given, lunch consisted of three dishes to choose from (the products were fresh, disallowed drinks).
Reverse flight from Macedonia Airport (Thessaloniki) was detained for about an hour. The stewards explained the delay in bureaucratic fiber at the Salonik airport. The plane was fine, the stewards are adequate, the blankets were issued, food fresh (3 dishes to choose from, from drinks were proposed including Greek wines - white and red, for some reason there was no tomato juice).
About tour operator Vilar
Vouchers we purchased 10 days before departure. A week later, visas were ready. Before departing at the airport at the Vilar rack, we received a dashboard with documents. When leaving the airport, Thessalonik was met by the representative of the company, he spent to the Vilara rack, where there were booklets with the description of excursions (prices were not), and they said to which bus to us to sit down. While we went to the hotel, the accompanying Guide of Natasha told us a little about Greece, about excursions, and also reported the work of the hotel guide (daily from 9 to 12 and from 18 to 21). Near the hotel we were met by the Catherine's hotel guide. She showed us where the receptionist is located, and disappeared in an unknown direction, without even explaining to us, where the dining room is located, how to get to the beach when and where the meeting takes place. In the evening, we still discovered Katerina. She refused to provide a printout with prices on excursions and more detailed information, said: "Something interests - Ask." Very often, her words were dispersed with the information specified in the booklets issued or rosasted by Natasha. At the same time, Katerina said that he should not listen to Natasha (she invented everything), but the booklets are outdated. Issues not related to our excursions were reluctant, with obvious irritation, often distorting information. In the evening, the day before the departure issued incorrect information about the time and place of departure. In the morning, the day of departure did not even appear. A representative of the company, which proceeded to the airport with us, was driving with us, and reported which racks will be registered.
Hotel Hermes (Hanioti)
This hotel got us through the Fortune system. Upon arrival we met a representative of the hotel Ale. It turned out that she was the only worker of the hotel (both the administrator, and the maid, and the guard, and everything else). The hotel consists of one 3-storey building (25 standard Rooms), no elevator. Set up quickly. We got the number 17 (2-seater) and №17 (3-seater for a couple with a child) on the 3rd floor. The suitcases had to drag on the 3rd floor along a narrow screw staircase independently. The hotel is located on the central square of Hanioti, near the shops, taverns, cafe with live music, which are closed after 2-3 hours of the night. Soundproofing in the rooms is bad, so at night is very noisy. After two sleepless nights, the couple with a child asked to change her room number in another hotel with surcharge. They said it is impossible. They had to fully pay 12 nights in another hotel (this is 600 euros).
2-bedroom room 2 Narrow beds, wardrobe with hangers, 1 bedside table, console, armchair, coffee table, mirror, kitchenette (2 burners, sink, extractor, mini fridge, dishes, cutlery), combined with / U (shower behind the curtain), TV with one Russian channel (first), air conditioning, a large balcony (plastic table and 2 chairs). In C / y there is no exhaust, nor any ventilation. Unitaza plums is very noisy, but ineffective. In the floor, a hole closed with a grid, through which there was a standing water from which the unpleasant smell was. The head of hot and cold water in the shower is not regulated (more precisely, it changes unexpectedly by itself), so the temperature is always unpredictable. The rooms have no hair dryer and accessories (even there is no soap). The air conditioner is located so that he blows on the bed. During the lack of in the room, it is forbidden to include air conditioning. We tried to turn on, but when we returned, found that the air conditioner is turned off, and the balcony door is open open, so in the room there was the same heat as on the street. Bed linen and towels change - 1 time in 5 days, garbage removal - every other day, cleaning the room (Ale of Soap sink and filled the bed) - 2 times a week, the floor is not soap. The hotel has a non-working bar (Eli Restroom). There is also a paid safe (1 euro per day) - very small (netbook does not fit). The hotel has no parking, dry cleaning, breakfast room or watching TV, Internet, phone, your own beach (as stated on sites). Meals (if included in the cost of a ticket) is organized in the Haanioti Grandotel's dining room (about 200 meters down the street). Katerina's hotel guide is sitting in the same hotel, there are free Wi-Fi (it's bad, especially in the evening, not all pages open, the speed is low), there is also a beach that is intended for holidaymakers of five hotels (Hermes, Grandotel, Granviktoria, Cleopatra, Macedonia Sky), which are in one network. There are many vacationers, so the sun beds often lacked. At best, by 4.5 people we managed to take 3 loungers. The beach worked from 7 to 19. After 19, the mattresses were removed from the sun beds, the umbrellas were folded, the sunbeds were dragged. The towels were cast on bail (20 euros per 1 pc.) Once at the time of stay. They could be changed every other day on the beach (only to 12). Sun beds for vacationers of the hotel - 3 euros for 1 bed (if "all inclusive", then free). On the beach, the sellers of all sorts of euro and massage traces (on average 15 euros for 15 minutes of massage). The beach is a major sand, the bottom of the sea - at first a small pebble, then - large stones. The sea is clean, very salty. From livestock - a variety of fish (some tourists even fish right next to bathing), minor grills, sea hedgehog (in the clefts of large stones), once we saw under the stone of a small octopus. There was no jellyfish.
Entertainment was also organized at the Hanioti Grandotel Hotel: on Mondays - Karaoke, on Wednesdays - Live music, on Saturdays - Greek evening (20 euros per person). Another feature: Even on the system "All Inclusive", the hotel does not provide lunch boxes (dry breakfasts). If you have an early trip on the tour, you can order the so-called early breakfast: you need to report on the reception time in the day, by this time you will prepare a plate with something at the discretion of the chef. To make something from the dining room. Therefore, if you have departure at 4 am, then you or breakfast in the dining room at 3:30 am or have breakfast during the stop at your own expense. In general, the food in Hanioti Grandotel is normal. Meat (pork) every day, fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers), fruits (pears, grapes, plums, nectarines, watermelons, melons) and ice cream for dinner.
On excursions from Hanioti
Hanioti is a very small village located on the southeastern coast of Cassandra Peninsula (1.5-2 hours to Thessalonik, 4.5-5 hours to meteora, 8-9 hours to Athens). There I found out only 3 travel agencies, organizing a tour: "Bros Travel" (located in the building "Hermes" hotel, entrance from the street), "Vilar" (Ask the hotel guide Katerina) and Mouzenidis Travel (Office is located near the hotel - Up the street, first turn to the right, meters to 20 on the right will see a big vertical signboard). Moreover, TF "BROS TRAVEL" organizes trips not further than the city of Thessaloniki (with the exception of the meteor). For example, several excursions with prices:
"Meteor" (with a visit to 1 monastery): "Bros Travel" - 45 euros, "Vilar" - 65 euros, "Mouzenidis Travel" - 70 euros;
"Thessaloniki" (review): "Bros Travel" - 28 euros, "Vilar" - 40 euros, "Mouzenidis Travel" - 45 euros;
Athens (night check-out): "Bros Travel" - no, "Vilar" - 100 euros, "Mouzenidis Travel" - 100 euros;
Meteor + Athens "(2 days):" Bros Travel "- no," Vilar "- 170 euros," Mouzenidis Travel "- 200 euros;
"Vorgin + Olymp + Dion": "Bros Travel" - no, "Vilar" - 50 euros, "Mouzenidis Travel" - 55 euros;
"Meteor +. oh-in Corfu"(2 days):" Bros Travel "- no," Vilar "- no," Mouzenidis Travel "- 180 euros;
"Vigorgin + Olympus + Farmopyl + Delphi" (2 days): "Bros Travel" - no, "Vilar" - no, "Mouzenidis Travel" - 150 euros.
Differences in the cost are due to the difference in programs, conditions (for example, during 2-day excursions from Mouzenidis Travel, dinner is included in the price, and "Vilar" - no) and subjective reasons.
In addition, it will have to pay for lunch (from 8 euro + drinks) and entrance tickets (Dion - 4 Euro, Vergin - 8 euros, Athenian Acropolis - 12 Euro, the Acropolis Museum - 5 euros, meteor - 2 euros, Achilleon on about. Corfu - 7 euros, White Tower In thessaloniki - 3 euros, the Archaeological Museum in Thessaloniki - 6 euros, the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki - 6 euros, the museum + archaeological zone in Delphi - 9 euros).
As a result, we decided to visit thessaloniki and meteor on their own. They took a car for hire in the company "Status" (next to the "Mouzenidis Travel" agency). Toyota Yaris cost us at 145 euros for 3 days, additionally we spent 112 euros per gasoline, 10 euros for passing on paid roads (from 1.5 to 3 euros for travel on one road, on the way they could be several) and 6 euros For 4 hours of parking in Thessaloniki (3 euros for the first hour, each subsequent - 1 euros). From Tyumen, they took the navigator with them, so to thessalonik, and before Meteora got without any problems (with pointers there there is strained, so we would hardly reach the navigator).
In addition, I moved on an excursion "Athens" (night departure) and "Vorgin + Olympus + Fermopyles + Delphi" (2 days) from the travel agency "Mouzenidis Travel" - in Delphi there is only this company, and in Athens they have " Vilara "the price is the same, but" Mouzenidis Travel "I liked the program more. Maybe somehow I will write reviews on these excursions.
General impressions
August - the hottest month in Greece, and also "high" season. Therefore, I would not recommend this month to relax in Greece, especially involving the visits to excursions - huge crowds of the people everywhere, the prices are overgrown with everything, but to climb mountains (77% of the territory of Greece occupy the mountains, so wherever go - always in the mountain) at temperatures +44 In the shade - then the pleasure. Hanii's village is only suitable for beach holidays . On the excursion to go very far, long and expensive. In addition, there is bad water in the village. The one was given in the dining room, it is impossible to drink. Then we scored water from under the tap and boiled in a saucepan - the taste is the same, also the sediment at the bottom of the thumb with the finger. I was in other areas of Greece - there is normal water. So get ready to buy bottled water at your own expense. There will be no language problems in Greece - almost everyone speaks in Russian (in hotels, shops, cafes, parking lots). The minimum English does not hurt (it was useful when visiting museums and in the monastery of Meteora, which we visited on their own). When communicating with the Greeks, be restrained - they are very touchy. At the same time, they are customary to contact any interlocutor on "you", speaking loudly, actively gesticulate, do not be shy in expressions. For example, when I sat down at the excursion bus, it turned out that I took someone else's place, as all places on the bus are booked. I asked the driver who was booked for me. He (Eurypid, Greek by nationality) replied that No. 30. I said that at the end of the bus I tell me. His answer was discouraged by: "Your problems. Do not like - come out. " A few hours later, he apologized at the stop, but the mood was already spoiled. And this case was not the only one. When I told one Grechanka that I do not drink alcoholic beverages, she asked where I was, and then noticed: "I knew that there are people who do not drink alcohol, but I did not know what they were among the Russians." In general, it became the impression that the Greeks of a low opinion about the Russians, and do not really love tourists at all. When I asked the hotel guide, why everything is expensive in Greece, and the service is not better quality, she replied that Greece among tourists is consistently high demand, so there will always be to ride there regardless of the price and service level. The beaches in Khaniii are quite clean, the sea is warm, transparent, for snorkeling lovers - a variety of living creatures. Hotel "Hermes" I would recommend young unassuming tourists without children, ready to hang out every night to 2-3 hours. Although for this money (45-50 euros per day per room) you can find a hotel and better. And take with you more money, because even by purchasing a trip "All Inclusive", a lot will have to pay separately. And another warning for women: very dry air (at least in August) and the very salted sea, so the skin dries godlessly. Take a moisturizing lotion with you or buy in place (there is a large variety of products based on olive oil).
If you have questions, ask.

Schedule from 01/05/2019

Cost entrance tickets:

• Chalkidiki - Cassandra

Schedule from 01/05/2019

* For aircursion, children up to 2 years old (without a place in the plane)

** Prices are placed with subsidence (M + m, f + g), surcharge for the single room 20 €

The cost of entrance tickets:

• Chalkidiki - Sithonia

Schedule from 01/05/2019

* For aircursion, children up to 2 years old (without a place in the plane)

** Prices are placed with subsidence (M + m, f + g), surcharge for the single room 20 €

The cost of entrance tickets:

• Chalkidiki - Athos

Schedule from 01/05/2019

* Children up to 2 years for free (without a place in the plane)

** Prices are placed with subsidence (M + m, f + g), surcharge for the single room 20 €

The cost of entrance tickets:

• Order rules and payment excursions

Attention! Group excursions are held with a group of at least 20 people.

VIP Excursions are held when set of groups of at least 10 people

The order of excursions is made from representatives of the company at the hotel;

Time and place of collection are indicated on the ticket issued to you when paying the excursion;

When sending a tour, it should be located in the specified location 10 minutes before the designated time; In case of refinery, the company keeps 100% of the cost;

In emergency cases, you can call the dispatch service of our company by phone +30 697 911 0849 (works around the clock);

All our buses are equipped with GPS sensors that allow you to track and fix their routes and movement time;

Visiting pilgrim trips provides a certain form of clothing: for

men long pants and closed shoulders; For women - skirt below the knee,

the closed line of the neckline and shoulders (head covering it is not necessary);

The cost of excursions includes the services of a Russian-speaking guide or accompanying;

The cost of excursions does not include the cost of entrance tickets in archaeological zones and museums;

The cost of excursions does not include meals;

The company has the right to transfer the date of the excursion to or cancel it (with the return of 100% of the cost);

A number of group excursions operate a system of discounts: children up to 5.99 years old - free, children from 6 years to 11.99 - 50% discount (more detailed information can be obtained from representatives of the company in the hotel);

If you refuse a tour of 24 hours and more returns 100% of the cost (with the exception of air excursions, pilgrimage on Athos. More accurate information can be obtained from a company representative in the hotel);

If you refuse to excursion for 12-24 hours, 50% of the cost is returned (with the exception of avian excursions, pilgrimage on Athos);

If you refuse a tour in less than 12 hours, the company holds 100% of the cost;

100% of the cost is returned to the client in case of illness, when granting a certificate from a doctor, or when canceling an excursion (on air, pilgrimage to Athos, two-day and individual excursions return by reference 50%);

In the cabin of the excursion bus is forbidden to drink alcoholic drinks, smoke and eat;

The procedure for visiting sightseeing objects can be changed by the guide along the excursion;

When ordering excursions, specific places in excursion transport are not booked;

The company is not responsible for the aircraft delays due to the fault of the airline or weather conditions (even if the excursion part will be reduced due to this);

The company is not responsible for bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion;

The company is not responsible if the weather will deteriorate at the time of staying on excursions;

The company is not responsible if the ship is on cruises weather conditionswill not be able to stop in one of its destinations on the program (Cruise of St. Athos - Uranapoli, Cruise of Poseidon's Trident - Marmaras, etc.);

If on cruises, on the weather conditions, the ship will not be able to go out into the sea or on weather conditions will be canceled, before leaving the tourists from the hotel - the company undertakes to transfer the date of the excursion to the next dates, or replace the excursion to the equal price or cheaper (if the tourists selected more expensive , then with surcharge);

The company is not responsible for finding our guests to transfer to the airport on the day of departure, in cases where they recorded a tour of this date, and for unforeseen circumstances, the excursion was delayed. The end time of excursions and departure from intermediate points of visits is approximately and possible small changes in the course of the excursion.

When purchasing a package of three or more excursions on a promotion with a 10% discount, the subsequent replacement, refund or transfer of one or more excursions is impossible. Exception: When canceling a tour of the fault of a company or inability to go on a sickness excursion with a certificate of a doctor - can be transferred to the subsequent date, or on an equivalent or more expensive excursion (with a surcharge of value). The promotion is valid only for guests of Mouzenidis Travel.

You can find more complete information and possible changes in the payment rules from representatives of the company.