Top Thessaloniki Food & Drink

Making a day trip to the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora from Thessaloniki can be difficult without a self-drive car. This full-day tour eliminates transport stresses: taking you direct to the medieval rock-pinnacle monasteries by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or coach, and with a guide to explain the monasteries’ construction, art, and history. On arrival, tour two of the six retreats and enjoy lunch (own expense) in nearby Kalampaka before your return.

Leave Thessaloniki for a day and discover ancient Dion and Mt. Olympus without the stress of public transport or hire cars. Travel to Dion Archaeological Park, home to city ruins dating from the 6th century BC; and explore its relics and museum. Next, visit Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and walk in the Epinea Gorge to absorb the scenery surrounding the peak before returning.

Immerse yourself in the world of Alexander the Great and Greek history during this full-day, guided tour that visits archeological sites, tombs, and includes a traditional Greek lunch. Learn about regional history and culture from Ancient Greece through the Byzantie era to modern-day Greece and see the Mecedonian plain stretched out before you.

Tracing the footsteps of Alexander the Great and other historical Macedonian figures can be tiring work, so savvy travelers will often schedule some downtime in Thessaloniki to rejuvenate. Instead of spending that time in a hotel or local spa, this tour offers the chance to bathe in the waters at the Loutra Pozar. Pozar's naturally warm water attracts visitors from throughout Macedonia, and this tour makes it easy to visit and bathe in a single day.

Skip out on the resort crowds at Thessaloniki and head to the rugged coast of Chalkidiki for this day trip full of dramatic sights and photo opportunities. Cruise around the shore of Ouranoupoli and the ‘holy mountain’ of Mount Athos. See the mountainside monasteries from which Athos takes its reputation, from the colorful Monastery of Docheiariou to the grand Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras. Spend the afternoon on the water, taking in the views and the ocean air.

Get away from the mainland and spend a peaceful day cruising the waters of Toroneos Gulf. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport as you’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the boat. Spend a carefree day admiring the stunning island views. You’ll get a chance to swim, snorkel, shop, and visit an uninhabited island. No need to worry about getting hungry as a delicious light lunch aboard the ship is included.

Spare yourself the hassle of self-drive on this convenient tour of two key sites from ancient Macedonia: a must-do for fans of archaeology and ancient history. Start at Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, then explore Aigai (Vergina), once the capital of Macedonia and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander’s father. Your tour includes door-to-door transfers and guiding but excludes entrance fees.

Journey to the mythical home of the Greek gods on this full-day tour to mighty Mount Olympus. Explore the ruins of an ancient city and temple dedicated to Zeus at the Dion archaeological site, and see excavated statues and other relics at the museum. Soak up the natural beauty of Olympus and experience Greek alpine culture with a visit to the village of Litochoro and walk through beautiful Enipea Valley.

Dive deeper into Thessaloniki’s culinary scene than you could in the same time alone on this food walking tour. Join a guide and like-minded foodies to explore two open markets and trace their history, seek out culinary treasures and savor tastings, including an authentic Greek coffee. Continue to a grocery laden with organic produce before discovering additional tucked-away food and cultural hotspots that many travelers overlook. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience.

Eat and drink your way through Thessaloniki on this delicious half-day food and culture tour. An insider guide will lead you though the market, explaining Greek traditions and helping you sample regional foods along the way. Delight in watching the production of local sweets and try your hand at making some yourself. The tastings on this fun outing will add up to the equivalent of breakfast and lunch.

Eat and drink your way through Thessaloniki on this delicious food tour. An insider guide will lead you though the market, explaining Greek traditions and helping you sample regional foods along the way. Experience local food culture while sipping coffee and watching the rhythms of Thessalonian daily life. Tastings, included in the tour price, add up to the equivalent of a Greek brunch.

Experience the flavors and food culture of Thessaloniki on a 6-hour guided tour.  Follow your host to the area’s most famous market, through the heart of the city, and into hidden culinary gems.  Along the way, taste a long list of Greek dishes, including seafood, meat, and sweets. In addition to stimulating your palate, the flavorful tour offers an intimate look at local culture and customs.

Visit remote beaches, traditional villages, and uninhabited islands on a full-day cruise to the Halkidiki Blue Lagoon. It's a great way to escape the crowds and explore parts of Greece only reachable by boat. Stop to swim and snorkel among pristine beaches and crystal clear water, and get a dose of Greek hospitality onboard the ship with live music and a freshly prepared lunch.

Get way off the tourist track on this insider’s food crawl through Thessaloniki. Discover where locals shop as you sample a selection of traditional Greek delicacies in Kapani and Modiano markets, packed with fresh cheese, organic produce, and tasty pastry stalls. Tours also include stops in Louloudadika and lively Athonos Square, plus a complimentary coffee to get you started.

This a Jewish Heritage walking tour in Thessaloniki's city centre, where the main Jewish community used to live and work for centuries. Although not much of the old buildings is nowadays preserved in this neighbourhood, due to the terrible fire of 1917 and the World War II distructions, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki has tried to show and renovate the main sites related to the Jewish Heritage. This tour can be done in the mornings only, when the sites are open until 14.00 - not on Saturdays. A longer tour can also be arranged out of the city centre upon request by private transportation to see the east-side of the city with the old Jewish villas of the early 20th century, the new Jewish cemetery on the west-end and also the old railway station, known for the Holocaust deportation of 50.000 Jews by the Nazis by trains. Visits to the Jewish Museum and the synagogue request a pre-booking by your guide, with full name, passport and nationality details to be sent in advance.

Welcome to a delicious dinner in the historic center of Thessaloniki, where you'll get to sample the best traditional Greek food while admiring the view of a famous Byzantine church. • Enjoy a multi-course Greek dinner featuring mezze and traditional recipes • Discover an amazing location, right in front of the Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia of Thessaloniki • Communal dining for 2 to 8 people • Your host Georgia has been cooking and hosting for many years, both as an amateur and professionally

SCHEDULE | ROUTE Route : Nikiti – Kalogria Beach – Kelifos ( Turtle ) Island – Agios Georgios Beach - Nikiti Duration : 7 hours The memorable sailing day begins from the port of Nikiti at 11:00 on our luxurious catamaran. Our first destination is Kalogria beach where you can enjoy our water sports and games while exploring our open bar services. At noon we continue to our second destination, Kelifos Island. As soon as we reach the island, it is our time to prepare your Mediterranean lunch while you delight in sunbathing, swimming, and exploring the underwater caves of the island. The moment we finish lunch and get our energy back we head to our third and last destination, Agios Georgios beach. Fruit salad and beverages are offered while you enjoy a few more moments of relaxation before heading back to Marina Nikiti at 18:00.

Enjoy a whole week’s sailing experience within a day. Relaxing, sunbathing, meeting new people, snorkeling, partying while at the same time learning how to sail are only a few of the things this cruise offers. Our experienced skippers are more than willing to introduce you in the art of sailing, share their expert local knowledge and guide you to magnificent beaches and crystal blue waters of Halkidiki.

A tour to explore aromas and flavors of some of the most famous traditional Greek products. Start with wine tasting in a winery in the city of Naousa, continue with a traditional lunch in Agios Nikolaos, a beautiful grove near the city of Naousa, where you will also have free time to enjoy its natural beauty.

Starting from the Monastiriotes Synagogue, the only pre-war synagogue in the city, we aspire to connect places, spaces, signs, streets, buildings, squares and markets with the Jewish presence in the city. Seeking the visible and invisible traces of the human stories, customs, religious rituals, traditions, great moments but also painful losses of the Holocaust, we walk in the center of Thessaloniki and we will visit the city’s Jewish Museum.

If you’d prefer to avoid the parking hell that is downtown Thessaloniki, take it easy on this guided city tour. Stroll through the streets of the Old Town and walk along the city walls. See sights from the White Tower to the Arch of Galerius, the Rotunda, and the Church of Agios Dimitrios, and stop at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Tour includes transfers and guiding but excludes entrance fees.

Wonder around the city center of Thessaloniki and discover all the greek treasures in the local street markets. A great variety of herbs and spices will be found along the way to excite your senses, as well as a diversity of meat and cheese food to please even the most demanding tastes. The smell of fresh roasted greek coffee will often follow your path, just to lead you to one of the oldest traditional coffee houses in Greece. Are you ready to be amazed yet ? The tour will begin once the group is gathered at the meeting point and depart for the first stop for a traditional greek breakfast. 'Bougatsa' (filo pastry filled with cream) is served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon! Afterwards you will walk across the open markets placed all over the city center such as “Kapani Street” and explore famous areas like “Louloudadika”. Your final stop will be at “Solomonidis” place for the most delicious goodbye, having Gyros or Souvlaki for lunch.

We travel among Christian, Byzantine and Contemporary culture discovering monuments lying in front of us, accompanying our excursion with the ancient philosophy of viticulture, while enjoying the variety of local wines in a fine winery.

Buy your hop-on, hop-off bus tickets today and get ready to explore Thessaloniki with City Sightseeing! Once part of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, this Greek port city has a rich history which is just waiting to be discovered. Many monuments have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with some of the mosaics considered great masterpieces of Early Christian art, as we pass most of them with our open top double decker buses. Furthermore, our daily valid tickets give our customers the flixibility to explore the city sights at their leisure and with their own pace.