Alexandroupolis

The area where the Ancient Cicones once inhabited is known for its megalithic monuments and ancient citadels. Later, it was colonized by settlers from Samothrace, who founded the Samothracian Perai. The ancient city of Doriscus served as a strategic junction for many armies, connecting Asia to Greece. Doriscus is mentioned until the early years of the Roman Empire and was possibly destroyed by Emperor Trajan to establish Trajanopolis.

With the completion of the Egnatia Road, significant cities like Trajanopolis and Vira emerged. Alexandroupolis rose and developed after World War II, becoming a thriving city with economic growth, cultural activity, and a high quality of life. Today, Alexandroupolis continues to grow rapidly thanks to infrastructure such as the Egnatia Highway, the airport, and the port, offering a high quality of life and environmental balance. In 2011, the former municipalities merged to create the new Municipality of Alexandroupolis, further enhancing the city's development.

Various significant landmarks and locations in the city of Alexandroupolis and the surrounding area include the following:

• The Lighthouse: The Alexandroupolis Lighthouse is the iconic symbol, representing the journey and destination of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis.
• The Holy Monastery of Panagia Kosmosotira: A unique and historically significant temple that serves as the center of worship for Thracians everywhere.
• The Ancient Zone: The Ancient Zone, with the ruins of the temples of Apollo and Demeter, the city walls, and residences, takes us on a journey through history.
• The Delta of the Evros River: One of Europe's most important wetlands.
• The Ancient Via Egnatia: One of the largest and most important ancient military and trade routes.
• The Roman Baths of Trajanopolis: The city founded by Roman Emperor Trajan, located on the famous Via Egnatia, with its renowned Thermae (thermal baths).
• Architectural Heritage: Buildings connected to the historical memory of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis.
• Ancient Doriskos: Hosted Persian kings Darius and Xerxes, as well as Philip and Alexander the Great.
• The Church - Cave of Agioi Theodoroi: A temple carved into the rock and hidden within a cave.
• The Olive Grove of Makri: It is said that Odysseus rested in its shade and that its oil nourished Thracian warriors.
• The Cave of Polyphemus: The myth of Polyphemus and Odysseus comes to life above the Thracian Sea.

From the port of Alexandroupoli, you can travel to Lemnos and Samothrace:

• Ferry routes Alexandroupoli - Samothrace: There are daily departures from Alexandroupoli to Samothrace every week, operated by a ferry company, Zante Ferries. The duration of the route is approximately 2 hours.
• Ferry routes Alexandroupoli - Lemnos: The route from Alexandroupoli to Lemnos connects Greece with the islands of the Aegean Sea. Currently, there is only one ferry company offering services on this route, which is Zante Ferries. The sailings operate up to three times a week, and the journey takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes.

How to book ferry tickets from Alexandroupoli?

You can find information about all ferry routes and ticket prices from the port of Alexandroupoli on the booktickets website. Additionally, details regarding ferry departure times and the duration of the trip are provided to help you plan your journey in advance. Furthermore, you can easily and affordably book ferry tickets with all available discounts for passengers and vehicles!