15 days in Greece Itinerary

15 days in Greece Itinerary

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Start: Athens
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Athens
— Few hours
Drive
2
Trikala
— 5 nights
Drive
3
Metsovo
— 5 nights
Drive
4
Thessaloniki
— 4 nights
Drive
End: Athens
Thu, May 20 - Thu, Jun 3 Edit
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few
hours
Athens

Acropolis Museum ©

The Birthplace of Democracy

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Hephaestus and then take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Athens planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Athens. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Trikala.

Things to do in Athens

Historic Sites · Museums
Highlights from your trip
Acropolis Museum ©
Must see
Acropolis Museum
4.7
Temple of Hephaestus ©
Ruin
Temple of Hephaestus
4.8
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5
nights
Trikala

Tsitsani Museum ©
Trikala is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, and the capital of the Trikala regional unit. Step off the beaten path and head to Filoneikos and Stone Bridge Gate. Change things up with these side-trips from Trikala: Karditsa (Fanari Castle, Archaeological Museum of Karditsa, &more), Porta Panagia (in Pyli) and Waterfalls of Anthochori (in Anthochori). The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at Zoologikos Kipos, see the interesting displays at Tsitsani Museum, wander the streets of Old City of Trikala, and snap pictures at Palaiokarya’s Stone Bridge.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Trikala day trip planning website.

You can drive from Athens to Trikala in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Athens in May, Trikala is a bit cooler at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Metsovo.

Things to do in Trikala

Parks · Zoos & Aquariums · Museums · Historic Sites

Side Trips

Karditsa, Porta Panagia, Waterfalls of Anthochori
Highlights from your trip
Tsitsani Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Tsitsani Museum
4.5
Porta Panagia ©
Religious Site
Porta Panagia
4.8
Fanari Castle ©
Castle
Fanari Castle
4.1
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5
nights
Metsovo

Folk Art Museum Tossizza Mansion ©
Explore hidden gems such as kataraktes sto Iliohori and Nikis Square. Get out of town with these interesting Metsovo side-trips: Theodoros Papagiannis Musem of Contemporary Art (in Elliniko), Mount Smolikas (in Kontsika) and Agiou Nikolaou Clock Tower (in Kozani).

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Metsovo trip itinerary app.

Drive from Trikala to Metsovo in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Trikala in May, expect nights in Metsovo to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are little chillier, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Thessaloniki.

Things to do in Metsovo

Parks · Nature · Museums · Wineries

Side Trips

Kozani, kataraktes sto Iliohori, Aoos River, Theodoros Papagiannis Musem of Contemporary Art, Mount Smolikas
Highlights from your trip
Folk Art Museum Tossizza Mansion ©
Must see
Folk Art Museum Tossizza Mansion
4.9
Mount Smolikas ©
Mountain
Mount Smolikas
4.9
Aoos River ©
Water Body
Aoos River
4.9
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4
nights
Thessaloniki

Hagios Demetrios ©

Mother of Israel

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.
Discover out-of-the-way places like White Tower of Thessaloniki and Ladadika District. There's much more to do: appreciate the history behind Monument of Alexander The Great, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hagios Demetrios, and don't miss a visit to Aristotelous Square.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Thessaloniki trip planning website.

Getting from Metsovo to Thessaloniki by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Metsovo in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in Thessaloniki. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.

Things to do in Thessaloniki

Historic Sites · Museums · Neighborhoods · Shopping

Side Trip

Zeitenlik
Highlights from your trip
Hagios Demetrios ©
Historic Site
Hagios Demetrios
4.7
White Tower of Thessaloniki ©
Observation Deck
White Tower of Thessaloniki
4.4
Monument of Alexander The Great ©
Monument
Monument of Alexander The Great
4.5
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Greece travel guide

4.2
Beaches · Ruins · History Museums
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient sites. One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the country draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on foot and discover the islands on a guided boat or ferry tour.