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Thessaloniki & Halkidiki: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
190 km
distance
7.9 h
driving
25
curated stops

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Day 1 Thessaloniki

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
18.3°C–29.6°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.9h
09:00
White Tower lpth.gr read more map ↗
Look out over the city from the battlements of its iconic symbol.
50 min · Thessaloniki · €6, reduced €3
open: Summer 08:00-20:00, winter 08:30-15:30
10:00
Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum amth.gr read more map ↗
Travel through millennia of local history in this comprehensive museum.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Adults €8, children free
open: Summer 08:00-20:00
11:00
Hagia Sophia agiasofia.info read more map ↗
Appreciate the echoing space and preserved mosaics of this 7th-century church.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Free
12:00
Saint Demetrios agdimitriosthes.gr read more map ↗
Admire the remnants of this early Christian basilica built over Roman baths.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Free
13:00
Atatürk House museumsofmacedonia.gr read more map ↗
Step into the birthplace of Turkey’s founding leader and envision his early years.
50 min · Thessaloniki · free
open: 10:00-17:00
14:00
Museum of Byzantine Culture mbp.gr read more map ↗
Explore daily life and grand monuments of the Byzantine Empire.
50 min · Thessaloniki · €8 (€4 for students)
open: 08:30-15:30 (winter) and 08:00-20:00 (summer)
14:50
To Manitari to-manitari.gr map ↗
Feast on fresh Mediterranean seafood and regional wines in a vibrant setting.
60 min · Thessaloniki · €10-30 (price listed 2022)
open: 13:00-00:00
Overnight here
e.g. RentRooms Thessaloniki · Little Big House Hostel
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Day 2 Around Thessaloniki

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
18.3°C–29.6°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.9h
09:00
Jewish Museum jmth.gr read more map ↗
Discover the rich heritage of Sephardic Jews through engaging exhibits and artifacts.
50 min · Thessaloniki · €7
open: Su 10:00-14:00, M-F 09:00-14:00, W also 17:00-20:00
10:00
Panagia Chalkeon read more map ↗
Study the vibrant, centuries-old paintings that cover the interior of this church.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Free
11:00
Church of the Acheiropoietos read more map ↗
Observe the intricate Ionian capitals and faded mosaics in this ancient church.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Free
12:00
Saint Panteleimon read more map ↗
Savor the bold architecture of this striking 14th-century church.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Free
13:00
Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art momus.gr read more map ↗
Explore modern and contemporary artworks in a vibrant, dynamic space.
50 min · Thessaloniki · €4
open: Th-Su
14:00
Vlatades Monastery read more map ↗
Feel the solemnity of this elegant 14th-century monastery.
50 min · Thessaloniki · Free
14:50
Omilos The Beach Club omilos.gr map ↗
Savor dishes made from pristine regional Greek ingredients by the sea.
60 min · Thessaloniki
open: Daily 10:00-00:00
Overnight here
e.g. RentRooms Thessaloniki · Little Big House Hostel
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Day 3 Sithonia

3 curated stops
Transit
3h10
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
22.0°C–25.6°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.8h
11:20
Neos Marmaras read more map ↗
Enjoy the lively buzz of a seaside town that swells with summer visitors.
90 min · Sithonia
13:50
Destenika read more map ↗
Stroll through ancient ruins echoing tales of Greece's rich past.
90 min · Sithonia
15:30
Toroni read more map ↗
90 min · Sithonia
Overnight here
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Day 4 Around Sithonia

4 curated stops
Transit
1h39
Finish
~16:45
Temperature
22.0°C–25.6°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.8h
09:00
Nikiti read more map ↗
Relax in a charming village that serves as the heart of Sithonia.
90 min · Sithonia
11:45
Porto Koufo read more map ↗
Breathe in the salty sea air at this historic natural harbor.
90 min · Sithonia
13:30
Talgo search
Imagine sleek, high-speed trains gliding smoothly over modern tracks.
90 min · Sithonia
15:15
Banana search
Enjoy the sweet, creamy taste of ripe bananas, perfect for snacking or cooking.
90 min · Sithonia
Overnight here
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Day 5 Ouranoupoli & Mount Athos

4 curated stops
Transit
2h05
Finish
~15:20
Temperature
19.6°C–28.2°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.9h
10:50
Mount Athos search map ↗
Explore ancient monasteries nestled among lush forests on a serene mountain peninsula.
90 min · Ouranoupoli & Mount Athos
12:30
Byzantine Tower search map ↗
Explore the medieval Tower of Prosforio in the town centre.
50 min · Ouranoupoli & Mount Athos
13:30
Post Byzantine Aqueduct search map ↗
Walk along the sea to discover this historic aqueduct in olive orchards.
50 min · Ouranoupoli & Mount Athos
14:30
Monastery of Zygos (Frangokastro) read more map ↗
Visit monastery ruins and frescoes by the Mount Athos border.
50 min · Ouranoupoli & Mount Athos

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