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Thessaloniki in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Thessaloniki lets you explore northern Greece. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Thessaloniki — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & food
  2. 2Day 2: Meteora
  3. 3Day 3: Olympus or Vergina
  4. 4Macedonian heritage

Day 1: the city

Explore the landmarks, a food tour and the waterfront.

Day 2: Meteora

Day trip to the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora.

Day 3: Olympus or Vergina

Visit Mount Olympus or the Macedonian royal tombs.

Thessaloniki in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Thessaloniki?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Meteora on day two, and Mount Olympus or the Macedonian tombs of Vergina on day three, using Thessaloniki as a base for northern Greece.
What is the best day trip from Thessaloniki for 3 days?
Meteora is the most spectacular, Mount Olympus the most mythical, and Vergina the most fascinating archaeologically; together they showcase northern Greece.
How do I plan a 3-day Thessaloniki itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Meteora, and day three at Mount Olympus or Vergina, booking the longer day trips ahead in summer.