Top 12 Day Trips from Thessaloniki

1.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,243 reviews · 10 hours · from $58Our pick

Leave Thessaloniki for Pozar’s warm mountain springs, with two hours for bathing, then stop in Orma for a traditional Greek lunch. Finish at Edessa’s dramatic waterfalls before returning. English-speaking guides such as Eleni, George, and Eva are praised for clear explanations, while the $58 price covers transport, an escort, and basic insurance.

“It was a great trip our Guide Eva and our driver Elias were warm and super helpful. The baths and the Edessa waterfall experience was amazing and the Lunch place Orma had the best food. Would definitely recommend this to everyone. My two girlfriends and I had the best time. We took some fantastic pictures and made some amazing memories”

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2.Day Trip to Dion and Mount Olympus Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,046 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Travel from Thessaloniki with an English-speaking guide such as Eva, George, or Cici to ancient Dion, Mount Olympus National Park, Agia Kori waterfall, and Litochoro. Expect a gentle but sometimes steep 75-minute walk, cold swimming water, ruins without a guided site tour, and free time for lunch in a mountain village.

“Brilliant day trip, packing in a variety of activities. Evaggelia was a fantastic guide, super friendly and with gave lots of nice facts and info during the trip. The waterfall trail to the Agia Kori chapel was beautiful and getting to swim in the pool was a (very cold) bonus! Dion had a lot of interesting archaeology and ruins to look at, in a beautiful setting, although we had to go quite quickly with the time we had available. Lunch in Litichoro was delicious and gave another great chance to look at the mountain. Definitely check out the bakery on the square for sweet treats and ice cream sandwiches! Overall…”

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3.Vergina and Pella Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 673 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $58

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Thessaloniki to Pella and Vergina with an English-speaking guide such as Eva, Eleni, or Yannis. See ancient mosaics, Philip II’s golden burial treasures, Macedonian weapons, royal jewelry, and the new Aigai Museum. Bring cash for the €40 site admission and allow a full 8.5 hours.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learnt so much about the history of the Macedonians. It was good to be able to wander round the site at Pella on our own but it is vast so recommend making the most of the allocated hour. The museum at Vergina contains some amazing finds from the tomb of Philip II and others. I would definitely recommend this trip to people who enjoy history and want to understand more about the area.”

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4.Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from central Thessaloniki to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, visit two medieval monasteries, stop at panoramic viewpoints, and eat lunch in Kastraki. An English-speaking attendant handles the day while you enjoy the scenery. Guides such as Eleni, Evangelia, Eva, and Konstantina have led recent departures.

“Meteora is a place that is difficult to describe it has it's own magic and it so majestic!!! I think everyone should experience this !! Eleni is a great guide she is very knowledge she explain very good plus she is a very kind person also our driver was great !!!”

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5.Full Day Trip to Meteora

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 184 reviews · from $63

Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora by air-conditioned bus, visit two cliff-top monasteries with an English-speaking guide, and enjoy free time in Kalambaka. Guides such as Dimitra, Julia, Lily, and Konstas have been praised for clear history and religious context. Bring suitable clothing and €6 for monastery entry fees.

“A long and very satisfying experience. The guide was exellent and did her job in English and Italian perfectly. Everything worked according to schedule. Very pleasant experience”

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6.Private Day Trip to Kerkini Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Thessaloniki to Lake Kerkini with an English-speaking guide such as Nikos, Niko, or Jannis. Watch pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, and other birds, then see buffalo near a local farm. Optional boat and horse rides add cost. Lunch in Vironia is not included.

“Thanks to our driver and tour guide Nikos, it was a very interesting day well spent at Kerkini Lake. Nikos was very informative about the natural habitat of the lake. We also enjoyed the coffee spot, the boat ride and the lunch at the tavern. Well done and thank you.”

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7.Private Day Trip to Meteora with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours Top rated

Spend 10 hours traveling from Thessaloniki to Meteora in a private group of up to eight. Your English or Greek-speaking driver takes you to the Old Hermitages, monastery viewpoints, and one or two interiors, with time for lunch or coffee in Kalabaka. Guides such as Yannis, George, and Constantinos are praised for flexible routing and local insight.

“Excellent, Yannis needs a raise. We had a great time. He was very informative, very accommodating and we appreciated all the info he was able to convey. He is such a great guide and driver. Trip was amazing.”

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8.Kavala, Philippi, and Beach Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 10 hours · from $46Best value

Travel from Thessaloniki to Philippi and Kavala with an English-speaking guide such as Giorgos or Constantina. Visit Roman ruins and the museum, swim at a beach near Kavala, eat at a seaside taverna, and walk Kavala’s Panagia Old Town. The $46 price excludes Philippi’s €20 entry, lunch, drinks, and optional sunbeds.

“The trip to Philippi and Kavala was very pleasant, very interesting history and beautiful landscapes. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. The transport was comfortable, good and safe driving. Excellent value for money!”

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9.Day Trip to Dion, Litochoro &Mount Olympus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $68

Travel by luxury bus from central Thessaloniki to Ancient Dion, where temples, mosaics, baths, and museum treasures tell the story of Macedonia under Zeus and Alexander. Then walk 40 to 60 minutes in the Enipeas Gorge and visit Litochoro below Mount Olympus. English guides, including Dimitra, lead the day.

“Very interesting tour and Dimitra was absolutely a perfect guide.”

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10.Aigai Royal Tombs & Pella Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Travel from Thessaloniki in a private car or van to Vergina’s Royal Tombs and ancient Pella. Alexandros Karaperidis leads the small group, sharing stories of Philip II, Alexander the Great, Macedonian politics, and local life. Allow five to six hours, plus €20 in entrance fees, and expect walking on unpaved paths.

“It was a lot of fun The trip was for my daughter for her bday and the tour guide Alexander was very nice and answered all her questions The only thing which was a little hiccup in the morning was that he showed up a little late but he totally made up for it. We recommend the tour for everyone”

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11.Meteora Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 9 hours · from $176

Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora in a small group of up to six, with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, photo stops, Gran Meteoro Monastery, and a second monastery. Guides such as Tassos, Sotiris, Pascalis, and Anastasis lead the trip, which includes free time in Kalambaka but not monastery entrance fees or meals.

“Excellent guide, great trip. We were disappointed he could now guide us inside the monastery. Long trip but worth the effort”

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12.Pella and Vergina Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 8 hours

Travel privately from Thessaloniki to Pella and Vergina with an English- or Greek-speaking driver. See Alexander the Great’s birthplace, Pella’s mosaics, Aristotle’s School, and Philip II’s royal tombs. Entrance fees and a licensed guide are extra, so plan your budget and confirm the day’s schedule before departure.

“Timescales for different elements of the trip would have been helpful. We took a long time at Pella which meant we were rushed at Vergina. However our driver was flexible and made sure we could visit all the places. Thanks Pavos”

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