Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.
Some totals carry a provisional, calculated reserve; it is shown with the subtotal before it and is not a final tax or a maximum. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Lunch and dinner use Full tou Meze as named-menu benchmarks, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Bread is an ordered item, not a mandatory cover charge. Dinner B is three plates, not a dessert course. Menu charges: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.
Electra Palace Thessaloniki · Example A
Total for two adults
2,180.14 USD
Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 27.12 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,153.02 USD. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; pay nothing until 10 January 2027; public Booking-funded reduction; bed preference subject to availability. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
155.72 USD per person per ground day
Link to this exampleShow itemised lines
Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,233 EUR (stay) = 1,233 EUR ≈ 1,393.04 USD
Source-backed: Electra Palace Thessaloniki — Classic Double or Twin Room. 1,233.00 EUR for six nights. Classic Double or Twin Room; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; pay nothing until 10 January 2027; public Booking-funded reduction; bed preference subject to availability; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Conditional hotel visitor-charge reserve (calculated; remove if already included)
6 × 4 EUR (night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.12 USD
Source-backed: Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 10.8 EUR (person-lunch) = 151.2 EUR ≈ 170.83 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 9 EUR (person-dinner) = 126 EUR ≈ 142.35 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Ordered bread per person per meal (not a mandatory cover charge)
28 × 1.4 EUR (person-meal) = 39.2 EUR ≈ 44.29 USD
Source-backed: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.82 EUR (adult-day) = 11.48 EUR ≈ 12.97 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Electra Palace Thessaloniki — Classic Double or Twin Room; breakfast included for two. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; pay nothing until 10 January 2027; public Booking-funded reduction; bed preference subject to availability
Electra Palace Thessaloniki · Example B
Total for two adults
2,426.89 USD
Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 27.12 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,399.77 USD. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; pay nothing until 10 January 2027; public Booking-funded reduction; bed preference subject to availability. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
173.35 USD per person per ground day
Link to this exampleShow itemised lines
Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,233 EUR (stay) = 1,233 EUR ≈ 1,393.04 USD
Source-backed: Electra Palace Thessaloniki — Classic Double or Twin Room. 1,233.00 EUR for six nights. Classic Double or Twin Room; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; pay nothing until 10 January 2027; public Booking-funded reduction; bed preference subject to availability; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Conditional hotel visitor-charge reserve (calculated; remove if already included)
6 × 4 EUR (night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.12 USD
Source-backed: Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 10.8 EUR (person-lunch) = 151.2 EUR ≈ 170.83 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 24.6 EUR (person-dinner) = 344.4 EUR ≈ 389.10 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Ordered bread per person per meal (not a mandatory cover charge)
28 × 1.4 EUR (person-meal) = 39.2 EUR ≈ 44.29 USD
Source-backed: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.82 EUR (adult-day) = 11.48 EUR ≈ 12.97 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Electra Palace Thessaloniki — Classic Double or Twin Room; breakfast included for two. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; pay nothing until 10 January 2027; public Booking-funded reduction; bed preference subject to availability
MonAsty Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection · Example A
Total for two adults
2,465.98 USD
Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 27.12 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,438.86 USD. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; balcony not guaranteed. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
176.14 USD per person per ground day
Link to this exampleShow itemised lines
Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,390 EUR (stay) = 1,390 EUR ≈ 1,570.42 USD
Source-backed: MonAsty Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection — Twin Room with Urban View and some with Balcony. 1,390.00 EUR for six nights. Twin Room with Urban View and some with Balcony; room only; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; balcony not guaranteed; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Conditional hotel visitor-charge reserve (calculated; remove if already included)
6 × 4 EUR (night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.12 USD
Source-backed: Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 10.8 EUR (person-lunch) = 151.2 EUR ≈ 170.83 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 9 EUR (person-dinner) = 126 EUR ≈ 142.35 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Ordered bread per person per meal (not a mandatory cover charge)
28 × 1.4 EUR (person-meal) = 39.2 EUR ≈ 44.29 USD
Source-backed: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.82 EUR (adult-day) = 11.48 EUR ≈ 12.97 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: MonAsty Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection — Twin Room with Urban View and some with Balcony; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; balcony not guaranteed
MonAsty Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection · Example B
Total for two adults
2,712.73 USD
Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 27.12 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,685.61 USD. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; balcony not guaranteed. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
193.77 USD per person per ground day
Link to this exampleShow itemised lines
Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,390 EUR (stay) = 1,390 EUR ≈ 1,570.42 USD
Source-backed: MonAsty Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection — Twin Room with Urban View and some with Balcony. 1,390.00 EUR for six nights. Twin Room with Urban View and some with Balcony; room only; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; balcony not guaranteed; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Conditional hotel visitor-charge reserve (calculated; remove if already included)
6 × 4 EUR (night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.12 USD
Source-backed: Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 10.8 EUR (person-lunch) = 151.2 EUR ≈ 170.83 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 24.6 EUR (person-dinner) = 344.4 EUR ≈ 389.10 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Ordered bread per person per meal (not a mandatory cover charge)
28 × 1.4 EUR (person-meal) = 39.2 EUR ≈ 44.29 USD
Source-backed: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.82 EUR (adult-day) = 11.48 EUR ≈ 12.97 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: MonAsty Thessaloniki, Autograph Collection — Twin Room with Urban View and some with Balcony; room only. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; balcony not guaranteed
Makedonia Palace · Example A
Total for two adults
2,613.99 USD
Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 27.12 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,586.87 USD. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; bed preference subject to availability. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
186.71 USD per person per ground day
Link to this exampleShow itemised lines
Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,617 EUR (stay) = 1,617 EUR ≈ 1,826.89 USD
Source-backed: Makedonia Palace — Executive Double Room with City View. 1,617.00 EUR for six nights. Executive Double Room with City View; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; bed preference subject to availability; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Conditional hotel visitor-charge reserve (calculated; remove if already included)
6 × 4 EUR (night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.12 USD
Source-backed: Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 10.8 EUR (person-lunch) = 151.2 EUR ≈ 170.83 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 9 EUR (person-dinner) = 126 EUR ≈ 142.35 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Ordered bread per person per meal (not a mandatory cover charge)
28 × 1.4 EUR (person-meal) = 39.2 EUR ≈ 44.29 USD
Source-backed: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.82 EUR (adult-day) = 11.48 EUR ≈ 12.97 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Makedonia Palace — Executive Double Room with City View; breakfast included for two. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; bed preference subject to availability
Makedonia Palace · Example B
Total for two adults
2,860.74 USD
Includes a PROVISIONAL reserve of 27.12 USD. Subtotal before the reserve: 2,833.62 USD. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. The reserve is calculated, not an observed checkout total or a guaranteed maximum; replace it with the actual charge and never pay any part twice. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; bed preference subject to availability. Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
204.34 USD per person per ground day
Link to this exampleShow itemised lines
Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,617 EUR (stay) = 1,617 EUR ≈ 1,826.89 USD
Source-backed: Makedonia Palace — Executive Double Room with City View. 1,617.00 EUR for six nights. Executive Double Room with City View; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; bed preference subject to availability; Provider headline displays taxes and charges included; final bill/unlisted fees not reconciled. No duplicate VAT added. Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Conditional hotel visitor-charge reserve (calculated; remove if already included)
6 × 4 EUR (night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.12 USD
Source-backed: Conditional climate-fee reserve 6×EUR 4 for the sampled five-star category in November–March under current AADE rules, no VAT on fee. Provider inclusion and January 2027 continuation not reconciled; remove any duplication after final bill.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel/café quote. Included hotel breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 10.8 EUR (person-lunch) = 151.2 EUR ≈ 170.83 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 24.6 EUR (person-dinner) = 344.4 EUR ≈ 389.10 USD
Source-backed: Full tou Meze: Chicken linguine with basil pesto 10.80; Indonesian chicken skewer with yogurt sauce and fries 9; B adds whole Greek salad 9.20 and halloumi 6.40 per adult. B is a three-plate meal, not starter-main-dessert. Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Ordered bread per person per meal (not a mandatory cover charge)
28 × 1.4 EUR (person-meal) = 39.2 EUR ≈ 44.29 USD
Source-backed: Menu says taxes and service included. Bread 1.40 per meal ordered separately 28 times. Christmas/Easter 8% supplement noted, not assumed for Jan 19-25; dates and policies recheck.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.82 EUR (adult-day) = 11.48 EUR ≈ 12.97 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross MTC retail-water buffer, not a verified bottle quote; no unspecified complimentary quantity deducted.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban mobility allowance, not a fare quote or guarantee of restaurant transfers. Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): No specific admission, match ticket, spa access, island boat, ski pass or regional excursion promised.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional extra-drinks allowance outside included meal drinks; water, included Bath tea/coffee and desserts not duplicated; alcohol excluded.
Hotel: Makedonia Palace — Executive Double Room with City View; breakfast included for two. Cancellation and payment: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; bed preference subject to availability
Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Rate source as recorded in the research: ECB euro reference rates, 1 October 2026, crossed through EUR 1 = USD 1.1298; the VND rate is a reference cross, not a cash or card trade quote
Practical notes
Arrival is modelled from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG). Airport bus 1X/1N serves the city centre, railway station and main intercity bus terminal. Match day/night service to arrival time and allow for the last hotel connection. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.
Limits of these examples
Covers Central Thessaloniki, waterfront and city heritage; Halkidiki beach resorts and regional excursions separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.
Read the full cost guide: what each basket includes and what changes between A and B
Cost sources (5)
