5 days in Thessaloniki & Trikala Itinerary

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

Thessaloniki is known for historic sites, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, explore the ancient world of The Greek Agora and Roman Forum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rotunda, and contemplate the long history of Hagios Demetrios.

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Athens to Thessaloniki is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Athens in June, expect little chillier with lows of 21°C in Thessaloniki. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel to Trikala.

Trikala is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, and the capital of the Trikala regional unit. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): make a trip to Trikala Fort, examine the collection at Tsitsani Museum, and then wander the streets of Old City of Trikala.

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Take a train from Thessaloniki to Trikala in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, daytime highs in Trikala are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. On the 12th (Fri), you'll travel back home.