7-day itinerary
North Greece Adventure with Teens
Greece
An action-packed road trip across North Greece featuring dramatic gorges, thermal springs, Meteora pinnacles, river rafting, and vibrant Thessaloniki.
Day 1: Arrive in Lively Thessaloniki
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 20 km, 35 min
Arrive to Thessaloniki
Arrival 45 min
Arrive to Thessaloniki and prepare for your family road trip.
White Tower & Waterfront Promenade
Sightseeing 14:00 · 1.5 hours
See the fortress guarding Thermaic Gulf at White Tower & Waterfront Promenade.
Tsimiski Street shopping walk
Shopping 16:00 · 1.5 hours
Explore boutiques and streetwear stores on the Tsimiski Street shopping walk.
Ano Poli panoramic viewpoint
Viewpoint 18:00 · 1 hour
View sunset over the bay from Ano Poli panoramic viewpoint.
Day 2: Edessa Waterfalls and Pozar Baths
Overnight in Pozar Baths · Driving 125 km, 1 hour 50 min
Edessa Waterfalls Park
Nature 10:00 · 1.5 hours
Walk behind Karanos and feel its spray at Edessa Waterfalls Park.
Pozar Thermal Baths outdoor swim
Spa & Nature 13:30 · 2 hours
Enter heated river pools during Pozar Thermal Baths outdoor swim.
Loutraki thermal ravine hike
Hiking 16:00 · 1.5 hours
Follow a gorge trail past warm pools on Loutraki thermal ravine hike.
Day 3: Zagori Stone Bridges and Gorge
Overnight in Ioannina · Driving 210 km, 2 hours 55 min
Oxya Vikos Gorge viewpoint
Viewpoint 11:30 · 1.5 hours
Look down thousand-metre cliffs from Oxya Vikos Gorge viewpoint.
Kokkorou stone bridge hike
Hiking 14:00 · 1 hour
Cross an 18th-century arched bridge on Kokkorou stone bridge hike.
Ioannina Lake Pamvotida promenade
Walking Tour 16:30 · 1.5 hours
Walk beneath plane trees along Ioannina Lake Pamvotida promenade.
Day 4: Voidomatis Rafting and Rock Pools
Overnight in Ioannina · Driving 115 km, 2 hours
Voidomatis River rafting adventure
Adventure & sports 09:30 · 3 hours
Paddle in Vikos-Aoos Park on the Voidomatis River rafting adventure.
Papingo Natural Rock Pools swim
Nature 13:30 · 1.5 hours
Explore limestone canyon pools during Papingo Natural Rock Pools swim.
Klidonia stone bridge trail
Hiking 15:45 · 1.5 hours
Walk through riverside plane forest along Klidonia stone bridge trail.
Day 5: Meteora Pillars and Sunset Scramble
Overnight in Kalambaka · Driving 120 km, 1 hour 40 min
Great Meteoron Monastery
Landmark 10:30 · 1.5 hours
Climb rock-hewn steps to explore Great Meteoron Monastery.
Meteora panoramic rock hike
Hiking 13:30 · 2 hours
Follow monk trails between sandstone pillars on Meteora panoramic rock hike.
Sunset Rock viewpoint
Viewpoint 16:45 · 1 hour
Sit on flat sandstone rocks at Sunset Rock viewpoint.
Day 6: Waterland Fun and Mall Thrills
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 240 km, 2 hours 45 min
Waterland water park thrills
Amusement parks 11:00 · 2.5 hours
Use wave pools and waterslides at Waterland water park thrills.
Mediterranean Cosmos mall and entertainment
Entertainment 14:30 · 2 hours
Play arcade games at Mediterranean Cosmos mall and entertainment.
Thessaloniki seafront bike ride
Outdoor activities 17:15 · 1.5 hours
Rent surreys for the Thessaloniki seafront bike ride to the Umbrellas.
Day 7: Thessaloniki Markets and Departure
Overnight in Thessaloniki · Driving 18 km, 30 min
Modiano and Kapani markets stroll
Sightseeing 09:30 · 1.5 hours
Sample Greek halva on Modiano and Kapani markets stroll.
Aristotelous Square souvenir shopping
Shopping 11:15 · 1 hour
Buy olive wood crafts during Aristotelous Square souvenir shopping.
Depart from Thessaloniki
Departure 14:00 · 45 min
Depart from Thessaloniki by heading to the airport for home.
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