Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece

VolunTour in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Central MacedoniaGreece

3 Days / 2 Nights
for Member Pricing

VolunTour in Thessaloniki

Spend time helping residents, alongside local nonprofit SYZOI, doing light construction and beautification work.

About Your Trip

Spend time helping locals and enjoying Greece’s second-largest city on this WorldVentures Foundation VolunTour in Thessaloniki. Lend a hand with city-beautification efforts in conjunction with the local nonprofit SOS Villages. SOS Villages believes that every child should grow up in a caring family environment, and so their work helps families create a loving home where a child can be a child.


What we love:
• A chance to explore a historic Greek coastline, which harbors the sixteenth-century White Tower of Thessaloniki.
• Swimming and relaxing on one of many local, sun-soaked beaches.
• Luxury lodging 2 kilometers from the sandy shores of the Aegean Sea.

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What's Included

• 3 days and 2 nights in Thessaloniki, Greece.
• 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
• Full day of service with local nonprofit SOS Villages; includes transportation
• An In-destination Support Specialist will be provided when 20 or more adults book this trip. Their goal is to ensure you have a great DreamTrips experience from landing to liftoff. They host a welcome reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.
• See itinerary for more information.



This trip will close by February 18.

Check out this DreamTrip on Facebook.


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Destination

Located north of Athens, Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-biggest city and the center of its compelling history. Home to many cultural events like the Thessaloniki Film Festival and the International Trade Fair, this city has plenty of sights, museums and restaurants, and offers a lively nightlife.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Check into the hotel any time after 3 p.m.
6:00-7:30pm Welcome reception at the hotel.

Day 2

6:30-8:30am Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00-4:00pm Full day of service with local non-profit SOS Village, box lunch included. While volunteering at SOS Village, you will participate in painting the interior and exterior houses (depending on the weather).

Farewell Dinner at the hotel

Day 3

6:30-8:30am Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel by noon.

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Details

The Grand Hotel Palace offers Mediterranean luxury among Thessaloniki’s vibrant streets. Enjoy a private balcony and thoughtful amenities in this hotel near the Aegean Sea.

• Standard Room accommodations.
• On-site dining includes Seros Prime Dining, Greek Breakfast and Marco Polo Bar.
• Access to spa and fitness center.
• Parking fees 10 euros per day

•Check-in: 3 p.m. Check-out: noon.

Grand Hotel Palace
305-307 Monastiriou
Thessaloniki 54628, Greece

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Additional Information

SOS- Villages is an affiliate/nonprofit organization that WorldVentures Foundation works closely with. Participating in the Volunteer Day on this DreamTrip will involve light physical work projects and cultural immersion.  At the center of education for children with visual and physical disabilities. For more information about our nonprofit friends at SOS- Villages:  http://www.sos-villages.gr/en

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip. Another confirmation will not be sent.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

If you are traveling internationally to join this trip, please ensure that your passport is current and any required visa is obtained and valid. Many countries require passports and/or visas to be valid for a minimum of six months after the end date of this trip. It is your responsibility to obtain any required visas and other documentation prior to traveling. If you are unable to obtain a visa, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, your DreamTrips Specialist may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

This trip will be hosted by Karoline Apbanith.

Children 11 years and older are welcome to Volunteer if accompanied by parent and/or guardian, but will be charged as an adult.

Members with additional people in room, not booked prior to travel, will be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip price.

All travelers will receive a series of emails containing their trip’s details starting a few weeks prior to the departure date, as well as a welcome home email after the trip.

Airfare not included.

A signed WorldVentures Foundation Volunteer Waiver will be required to participate in the Volunteer Day on this DreamTrip: Click here.

Travel Insurance is recommended. 

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Transportation

Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Thessaloniki International Airport – Macedonia (SKG). We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

Make sure to arrange your own transfers between the airport and your hotel, as they’re not included in the trip price.
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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 45 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a full refund. If you cancel within 35 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. 

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.

Name Change Policy: 
If you change any name(s) on your booking 45 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll be charged a fee of US$50 per name change. Name changes are not permitted within 45 days of the start date of your trip.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit. 

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Please note: Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Members with additional people in the room, not booked prior to travel, will be charged the hotel’s prevailing rate, not the trip price.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.
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