Top things to do in Thessaloniki

Bougatsa is a delicious filo pastry pie made either sweet with semolina-cream filling and dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon or savoury with fillings such as cheese or mince.)

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A foodie guide to Thessaloniki

Our foodie guide to Thessaloniki introduces you to the local food scene, with tips on what and where to eat and why Greece’s second-biggest city is one of its best culinary getaways

Aerial view of Thessaloniki's White Tower

ITINERARY

A 5-day extended city break in and around Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki’s colourful past and present becomes yours on an all-encompassing journey that extends beyond the city walls to some unexpected treasures.

Boat tour which give the visitor the opportunity to admire the incomparable beauty of Lake Kerkini

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7 magical getaways just 60mins from Thessaloniki

One of Europe’s rising stars, Thessaloniki holds yet another ace up its sleeve. Around an hour’s drive away are experiences that are unique for European city breakers… exotic beaches, royal tombs, an ancient palace, the mountain of the gods and wetlands a

If there’s a city that’s become synonymous with nightlife and entertainment, this is Thessaloniki

EXPERIENCE

The best of Thessaloniki’s legendary nightlife scene

If there’s a city that’s become synonymous with nightlife and entertainment, this is it. Thessaloniki’s diverse neighbourhoods keep finding new ways to enthral visitors, with everything from traditional tavernas to concept bars for every taste.

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A tour of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Whether you’re on a city break or a stopover on your way elsewhere in Macedonia or Halkidiki, a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is a must to understand everything about this famous land and its people.

Thessaloniki is a city that invites you to walk it every hour of the day, with tree-lined avenues and a vibrant atmosphere.

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11 things to do in Thessaloniki

Discover all the best things to do on your holidays in Thessaloniki, from the cultural sites and museums to the food markets and nightlife spots

We start at the emblematic White Tower, the 15th century prison that is now a museum

EXPERIENCE

A walking tour of historic Thessaloniki

To explore Thessaloniki by foot is to hear an extraordinary story of diversity and culture from the buildings left behind by its inhabitants

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Delve into the soul of Τhessaloniki in the White Tower

Situated towards the end of Thessaloniki’s waterfront promenade, the White Tower and its fascinating museum are a fitting symbol of a famously free-thinking city

Top things to do in Thessaloniki

A foodie guide to Thessaloniki

A 5-day extended city break in and around Thessaloniki

7 magical getaways just 60mins from Thessaloniki

The best of Thessaloniki’s legendary nightlife scene

A tour of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

11 things to do in Thessaloniki

A walking tour of historic Thessaloniki

Delve into the soul of Τhessaloniki in the White Tower

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