Drama, a picturesque town nestled at the foot of the Falakro mountain, offers a perfect day trip destination from Thessaloniki. Visitors can explore the town’s Byzantine architecture, including ancient walls and churches. The Agia Varvara springs provide a tranquil setting with clear pools and small bridges, making it a delightful spot for a leisurely stroll. … Read more
Lake Kerkini is an artificial lake and National Park in the Serres regional unit, a wetland that sits roughly a hundred kilometres north of Thessaloniki against the Bulgarian border. The lake formed when engineers dammed the Strymon river, and the still water now draws Dalmatian and Great White pelicans, herds of domesticated water buffalo, and … Read more
Thessaloniki turns inward in winter, and the season suits the city. The maritime air stays mild but damp, the daylight runs short, and the crowds of summer thin to a fraction of the peak numbers. That shift pushes the day into the museums, the churches, the covered markets, and the cafés that line the streets … Read more
Veria sits on the foothills of Mount Vermio, roughly seventy kilometres west-southwest of Thessaloniki, close enough for an easy day out and rich enough to fill one. The town gathered its fame from stone and faith: the Bema where the Apostle Paul preached, the Barbouta Jewish quarter beside the Tripotamos, and the ranks of Byzantine … Read more
Thessaloniki rewards walkers in its centre, yet a rental car turns the wider region of Macedonia into a set of easy day trips. The city sits at the head of the Thermaic Gulf, with the airport to the south-east and the motorway network fanning out toward the mountains, the beaches, and the ancient capitals of … Read more
Mount Olympus rises to 2,918 metres on the border of Macedonia and Thessaly, the highest mountain in Greece and the mythical seat of the ancient gods. The peak stands roughly ninety kilometres south of Thessaloniki, close enough for a full-day visit and far enough to fill the day. A day trip pairs the base village … Read more
Thessaloniki packs Roman monuments, Byzantine churches, seafront cafés, and a bold food culture into one walkable grid beside the Thermaic Gulf. The right length of stay decides how deeply a traveller reads that layered city. Two full days cover the landmark core, three add the great museums and a day trip, and a longer week … Read more
Knossos day trips run from across Crete, easiest from Heraklion and as longer coach excursions from Chania, Rethymno and the resorts. Plan day trips and tickets through My Greece Tours. A day trip is how most travellers see the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit in a day, trips from … Read more
Renting a car in Athens is ideal for day trips and exploring the coast, though less useful in the busy centre. Sort transport alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Car hire is a practical topic in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover whether you need a car, where to … Read more
A week in Athens balances the ancient sights, the neighbourhoods, the museums, the coast and day trips to Delphi, Cape Sounion and the islands. Plan your week alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. A 7-day plan is the most relaxed way to use the Athens travel guide. The sections below give … Read more