7-day itinerary
North Greece Heritage and Landscapes
Greece
An immersive loop across Northern Greece exploring Byzantine Thessaloniki, ancient Macedonian ruins, stone-built Zagorohoria villages, and dramatic Meteora monasteries.
Day 1: Thessaloniki Waterfront and Roman Heritage
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 15 km, 35 min
Arrive to Thessaloniki
Arrival 12:00 · 30 min
Arrive to Thessaloniki and settle in.
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Historical Landmark 13:30 · 1.5 hours
Climb White Tower of Thessaloniki for views over the Thermaic Gulf.
Thessaloniki Waterfront Promenade
Scenic Walk 15:30 · 1.5 hours
Walk past outdoor sculptures and seaside cafes on Thessaloniki Waterfront Promenade.
Rotunda and Arch of Galerius
Archaeological Site 17:15 · 1.5 hours
See early Christian mosaics at Rotunda and Arch of Galerius.
Day 2: Ancient Pella and Edessa Falls
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 180 km, 2h 40m
Archaeological Museum of Pella
Museum 09:30 · 1.5 hours
See pebble mosaic floors at Archaeological Museum of Pella.
Ancient Pella Archaeological Site
Archaeological Site 11:15 · 1.5 hours
Explore excavated colonnades at Ancient Pella Archaeological Site.
Edessa Waterfalls
Natural Wonder 15:15 · 1.5 hours
Walk behind the Karanos cascade at Edessa Waterfalls.
Day 3: Pindus Mountain Metsovo to Lakeside Ioannina
Overnight in Ioannina · Driving 260 km, 3h 05m
Metsovo Village Walk
Historic Village 10:30 · 2 hours
Explore stone-paved alleys and cheese shops on Metsovo Village Walk.
Ioannina Castle
Castle 15:30 · 1.5 hours
Enter Ioannina Castle through fortified gateways.
Lake Pamvotida Waterfront
Scenic Promenade 17:15 · 1.5 hours
Watch rowing boats at dusk from Lake Pamvotida Waterfront.
Day 4: Zagori Stone Bridges and Vikos Gorge
Overnight in Ioannina · Driving 90 km, 2h 10m
Monodendri and Agia Paraskevi Monastery Walk
Historical Walk 09:30 · 2 hours
Follow a cobbled path on Monodendri and Agia Paraskevi Monastery Walk.
Vikos Gorge View from Oxya
Scenic Viewpoint 11:45 · 1.5 hours
Look into the canyon at Vikos Gorge View from Oxya.
Kokkoros and Plakidas Stone Bridges
Historical Bridge 15:30 · 1.5 hours
See arches spanning mountain streams at Kokkoros and Plakidas Stone Bridges.
Day 5: Ancient Dodoni to Meteora Pinnacles
Overnight in Kalambaka · Driving 135 km, 2h 15m
Ancient Dodoni Archaeological Site
Archaeological Site 09:30 · 1.5 hours
Stand inside the mountain theatre at Ancient Dodoni Archaeological Site.
Kastraki Village Walk
Historic Village 14:45 · 1.5 hours
Explore alleys beneath sandstone pillars on Kastraki Village Walk.
Meteora Sunset Viewpoints
Scenic Viewpoint 16:45 · 1.5 hours
See rock towers and monasteries from Meteora Sunset Viewpoints.
Day 6: Meteora Monasteries and Return to Thessaloniki
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 230 km, 2h 45m
Great Meteoron Monastery
Monastery 09:00 · 1.5 hours
Ascend rock-cut steps into Great Meteoron Monastery.
Varlaam Monastery
Monastery 10:45 · 1.5 hours
Inspect winches, oak barrels, and Byzantine frescoes at Varlaam Monastery.
Short Hike Among Meteora Rocks
Hiking Trail 12:30 · 1.5 hours
Follow monks' trails through oak groves on Short Hike Among Meteora Rocks.
Day 7: Upper Town Vistas and Farewell Thessaloniki
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 20 km, 40 min
Ano Poli and City Walls
Historic District 09:30 · 2 hours
Explore Byzantine battlements at Ano Poli and City Walls.
Depart from Thessaloniki
Departure 14:30 · 30 min
Depart from Thessaloniki after visiting northern mountains and ancient sites.
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