Road trips from Thessaloniki
4 road trips that start in or near Thessaloniki, from 3 to 4 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Mountains & lakes
Mount Olympus and the Vale of Tempe
Coasts & islands
Halkidiki: Kassandra, Sithonia and the Athos coast
Villages, wine & culture
Greek Macedonia: Vergina, Edessa and the Prespa lakes
Villages, wine & culture
Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olympus and the Vale of Tempe | 3 | 145 km | 2 h 00 min | 7 |
| Halkidiki: Kassandra, Sithonia and the Athos coast | 4 | 214 km | 2 h 58 min | 7 |
| Greek Macedonia: Vergina, Edessa and the Prespa lakes | 4 | 305 km | 4 h 13 min | 8 |
| Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia | 4 | 364 km | 5 h 01 min | 6 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Thessaloniki?
Popular routes starting in or near Thessaloniki: Mount Olympus and the Vale of Tempe, Halkidiki: Kassandra, Sithonia and the Athos coast, Greek Macedonia: Vergina, Edessa and the Prespa lakes and Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia.
Is there a short road trip from Thessaloniki?
The shortest is Mount Olympus and the Vale of Tempe: 3 days, about 145 km.
What is the longest road trip from Thessaloniki?
The longest is Thessaloniki to Thrace: Roman sites, Philippi, Kavala and Dadia: 4 days, about 364 km with 6 stops.