5 Day Trips from Thessaloniki: Easy Escapes to Get Out of the City

ByVictoria Philpott Last Updated:

Thessaloniki has amazing street food, waterside bars, Ottoman history, Byzantine churches, bustling markets and plenty of great playgrounds – it’s also surrounded by some great day trips to explore.

a group of people posing for a picture in Halkidiki

Thessaloniki is the perfect launch pad to see a totally different side of northern Greece – from hidden waterfalls to ancient tombs and sandy beach days.

If you’re planning a Thessaloniki city break, save at least a day (or three) for these easy trips – all doable in a day, and all worth setting your alarm for. Experience the charm of the surrounding region with these unforgettable day trips from Thessaloniki.

1. Mount Olympus: hike the throne of Zeus

Distance: 100km | Drive time: