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Name: GREECE! DISCOVER THESSALONIKI & A BEACH! CULTURE, SITES, FOOD, FUN, as a local!
Start: 2025-08-23T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-26T13:00:00.000Z
Location: London

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London, GB

3,282 members · Public group

Organized by Eleni

What we’re about

Are you new to London and can not wait to make new friends?
Are you eager to explore this magical city, go out & about, socialise, meet people, party and travel?
Have you been in London for a while and you would like to enhance or recreate your social circle?
Are you a born and raised Londoner that would like to meet other Londoners and/or international people that call this city home?
Would you love to travel with other individuals and meet some travel companions in a well organised group setting?

Then this is the right group for you! Join social events, parties, social meals, walks, day or a few days trips, creating a social environment for people to feel at ease, be included, feel welcome, create and enhance communities.

If you feel like a Londoner of the World, then Welcome! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Benvenuto! Bienvenido! Bem vinda! Καλώς ήρθες! Hoşgeldiniz! добро пожаловать! Välkommen! Welkom! 欢迎! ようこそ! أهلا بك! добре дошли!

Please note that it is free to become a member in this group and there is a 'pay as you go' charge for each event or activity in order to ensure sustainability.
Each event's fee goes towards meet-up app & platforms fees, venues hire cost around central London as this group operates, organising & hosting costs.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Eleni
Group Organiser

Featured event

Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 12:00 PM BSTGREECE, BEACH, FOOD, SUN! THESSALONIKI, METEORA, Mt Olympus traditional villages

London, London

£639.00

GREECE, BEACH, FOOD, SUN! THESSALONIKI, METEORA, Mt Olympus traditional villages cover photo

Summer in Greece is a mindset! Come SOLO or with friends!

Think of a fun SUMMER HOLIDAY in a beautiful seaside town, exploring and discovering, amazing nature and picture perfect landscapes, Greek cuisine the local way, a unique location combining mountain and beach, ideal for recharging, energising, chilling out & relaxing, enjoying the beach, sun downer aperitifs in scenic beach bars as the night goes by, with a friendly group of travel companions in a summer mode.

Visiting Thessaloniki, Greece's 2nd capital city, renown for its capturing, magical vibe, its culture and beauty, the vast beautiful sea front, the mouthwatering local food, the 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and not only.

Mt Olympus slopes boast numerous photogenic traditional villages with cobbled pathways and breathtaking views that we will exclusively visit!

What is more, life is ... a BEACH! Yes please, every single day! No wonder why the 12 Gods in ancient Greece chose to live in that area!

Tuesday, 29th July : arrive in Thessaloniki. Meet-up in the city centre, coffee by the sea and dinner in the food haven of Ladadika area, indulging in local specialties and live music having a fun and lively experience evolving in the heart of the city and by the vibrant seafront.

Wednesday, 30th July: A walk around the historical city centre with Eleni 'as a local' to explore its UNESCO world heritage sites and exclusive flavours, retreating in sweet and savoury culinary experiences in hidden gems as we go and only known by the locals.

-Admiring the diverse architecture of the city, a fine blend of Ancient, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman civilisations, stopping over for photos and catching up with some of their well hidden secrets and legends.

-Sailing on a Pirate's boat on a 30 minute cruise from the White Tower, seeing the city from a different perspective while being refreshed by the sea breeze.

If you'd like to visit the important Archaeological, Byzantine & Jewish Museums, the upper town walls, inside the White Tower as well as other UNESCO World Heritage sights, staying for a day or two longer after our stay in Platamonas, is highly recommended. Further guidance and arrangements can be provided if / as required.

In the early evening we are reaching Platamonas by private transfer, perfectly in time for a refreshing swim, admiring the castle views.

Based in the scenic, seaside town of Platamonas...

Thursday, 31st July: Half day trip to picturesque Mt Olympus traditional villages. We are visiting Litochoro with Enipeas river where Zeus used to bathe, with an optional mild hike, visiting St Dionisios 15th century monastery and onsite museum, meandering in the cobbled streets of the truly photogenic Old Panteleimon where the Muses played as in mythology, with a local food experience by the byzantine church and the natural spring in the picturesque square of the village.

Friday, 1st August: Relaxing morning at your own time, afternoon optional visit (with an easy hike up the hill) to the 10th century Byzantine castle of Platamonas, beach time in Gallaria, a former train tunnel converted into a popular vibrant beach bar where the pine trees almost reach the sea, sea side meal on the popular beach tavern.

Saturday, 2nd August: An optional & unmissable full day trip to METEORA, a renown UNESCO site, with breathtaking views, from the alien like sky high rock formations and the exclusive to visit, 14th century monasteries on the top of the rocks.

Sunday, 3rd Aug: Free morning to relax on the beach before departure unless you have chosen to stay longer in Thessaloniki and explore further.

We are spending late afternoons - early evenings on different organised beaches with all necessary facilities offering free loungers upon consumption and some of them water-sports, traditional sea side taverns & beach bars in a laid back atmosphere, enjoying the beauty of summer, recharging for winter!

The area of Platamonas is renown for its organic foods & recipes, natural healing herbs from Mt Olympus, raw honey and so on. Make sure you stock up for your remedies! 🌸💪

Your investment of £639 includes :

-1 night (29/7) in a double room for SINGLE occupancy, in a 3* hotel in Thessaloniki with local breakfast buffet, very centrally located.

-4 nights (30/7 - 3/8) in a DOUBLE studio for SINGLE occupancy (you have your own room) similar to a 3 star local style, self-catering with a balcony, own basic kitchenette & cooking facilities in Platamonas, minutes on foot away from the beach with plenty of cafes, shops, bars, and restaurants around, yet quiet and secluded from the hustle and bustle.

-The cruise of approximately 30 mins in Thessaloniki, exclusive of drinks.

-Traditional Bougatsa tasting (a variety of traditional filo pastries with custard cream & cinnamon, feta cheese and spinach) with coffee or juice as a late breakfast on Friday, Aug 1st

-All necessary arrangements & services for a smooth experience. Eleni is leading the group throughout the trip.

FOR a PLUS ONE person sharing the same room, be in touch for the exact price, is suitable and available.

NOT INCLUDED :

-Flights, transport, taxis & daily excursions

YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHTS TO THESSALONIKI, GREECE (SKG IS THE AIRPORT CODE)

Recommendations can be provided, please check for direct flights with Ryanair, Easyjet, British Airways from all London airports.

Once you are ready to book, please RSVP and message ELENI to receive the payment details for a bank transfer in order to confirm your place in the sun! As it's high summer season, places are filling up quickly and availability is rather limited due to the popularity of the season.

CONFIRM AVAILABILITY WITH THE GROUP FIRST, BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS! This trip is confirmed and going ahead.

A PROMPT DECISION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, it's SUMMER TIME and the flights can get a lot more expensive nearer the departure date.

LOVE YOUR LIFE a bit extra this SUMMER! Have that cocktail on the beach, watch the shooting stars at night!

YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR OWN TRAVEL INSURANCE

By attending this trip-meet-up event, you are fully responsible for your own personal safety. The meet-up organiser has no responsibility or liability.