📍 Greece

GREEK MACEDONIA: THRONE OF GODS AND ANCIENT DYNASTIES

Thessaloniki, crossroads vibrant with history, royal treasures buried in stone, misty peaks touching the divine. Northern Greece, where Olympus reigns.

≈ 4
Days
239
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4
Stops
📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Let Thessaloniki unfurl its Byzantine and Ottoman soul along the waterfront, then reach Vergina where royal treasures glitter beneath the earth. Raise your eyes toward Mount Olympus and its myths, then follow the Edessa falls into emerald freshness. Macedonia blends imperial power and vibrant nature.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Thessalonique

cosmopolitan harbor where empires left their mark

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Day 1
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White tower symbol Thessaloniki 15th century ottoman museum history panoramic view.
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Rotunda of Galerius 4th century mausoleum mosque church Byzantine mosaics dome.
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Arch of Galerius 298 sculpted reliefs Persian victories Roman tetrarch monuments.
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Roman Agora 1st century forum porticoes mosaics cryptoporticus excavations.
+6 Places visited
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Activities

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Seafront promenade Thermaikos Nikis avenue cafés terraces cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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Exploration of Ladadika district renovated warehouses restaurants bars lively nightlife.
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Visit to Byzantine and archaeological museums exceptional collections mosaics sculptures.
+9 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 72 km
Travel time: 1h27
2
Day

Litochoro

mountain village beneath divine Olympus gaze

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Day 2
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Mount Olympus 2917m Greek mythology dwelling gods Zeus national park UNESCO.
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Enipeas Gorge canyon trails hiking Saint-Denys monastery waterfalls forest.
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Litochoro village Olympus base traditional alleys central square hiking departure.
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Dion archaeological site Zeus Olympios sanctuary theater mosaics Roman villa.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Mount Olympus hike trails refuges Prionia waterfall divine nature exceptional panoramas.
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Enipeas gorge exploration wooden bridges torrents monastery wild atmosphere.
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Dion visit sacred city Philip Alexander sanctuaries Roman baths excavations.
+3 Optional activities
3
Day

Vergina

royal necropolis where golden treasures sleep

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Day 3
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Discover

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Vergina UNESCO site royal macedonian tombs 4th century BC Philip II.
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Underground museum intact tomb treasure gold oak crown armor shield larnax.
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Great tomb frescoes hunting Persephone abduction exceptional wall paintings.
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Palatitsia palace royal residence floor mosaics pebbles peristyle halls.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Archaeological site visit emotion discovery macedonian treasures ancient history.
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Underground museum exploration tomb atmosphere goldsmith collections weapons jewelry.
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Macedonian countryside route vineyards traditional villages Vermion mountains.
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 54 km
Travel time: 1h05
4
Day

Edessa

waterfalls tumble through primordial forest green

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Day 4
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Discover

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Edessa waterfalls 70m height water falls green park caves behind curtain.
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Ottoman bridge Katarrakte gorge Edesseos river stone architecture tradition.
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Water museum hydraulic mills traditional technology industrial history.
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Ancient Roman bridge aqueduct remains Roman era hydraulic engineering.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Park walk waterfalls bridges footbridges behind falls freshness lush vegetation.
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Old quarter exploration Varosi traditional Macedonian houses cobbled streets architecture.
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Visit surrounding villages Agras lake mountain nature hiking panoramas.
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 113 km
Travel time: 2h15

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Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming landscapes, ideal temperatures, fewer crowds, excellent value, Easter celebrations, optimal conditions.

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