4 days in Thessaloniki & Edessa Itinerary

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.

On the 14th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Aristotelous Square, then enjoy breathtaking views from White Tower of Thessaloniki, then stop by Olicatessen, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Mediterranean Cosmos Shopping Mall. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Olicatessen and then stop by Olicatessen.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Thessaloniki road trip planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Thessaloniki is an approximately 6-hour flight. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Tel Aviv in September; daily highs in Thessaloniki reach 32°C and lows reach 19°C. On the 16th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Edessa.

Edessa, is a city in northern Greece and the capital of the Pella regional unit, in the Central Macedonia region of Greece. Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): do a tasting at ALPHA ESTATE - KTIMA ALFA and then fly down the slopes at Kaimaktsalan Ski Center - Voras. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Church of the Koimisis (14th cent.) and then admire the sheer force of Edessa Waterfalls.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Edessa online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Thessaloniki to Edessa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Thessaloniki in September, Edessa is slightly colder at night with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.