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A Week in Thessaloníki: Exploring History and Culture

Katerina Georgiou

17 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling journey through Thessaloníki, where we'll discover ancient treasures, iconic landmarks, and vibrant markets. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Thessaloníki

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

Atatürk Museum

Modest home & birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, offering tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Rotunda

Circular building built as a house of worship by Romans in the early 300s & known for its mosaics.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Arch of Galerius

Iconic monument dedicated in 303 CE featuring relief scenes of Galerius' victory over the Persians.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Day 2

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$25

Thessaloniki Concert Hall

Striking, expansive complex for music, theater & conferences, with sea views from a rooftop bar.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 3

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$25

Museum of Byzantine Culture

Byzantine history & culture museum with architectural relics & art, plus public art classes.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Directions

White Tower of Thessaloniki

Landmark Ottoman fortress & former prison housing an interactive exhibition of the city's history.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 4

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$13

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$ 3

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Noted archaeological museum with a massive collection of Greek art & artifacts up to late antiquity.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Holy Church of Saint Demetrius

This church is built upon the site of an ancient Roman bath house & contains Saint Demetrius' body.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5

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$13

Holy Church of Hagia Sophia

Historic, iconic orthodox church with elaborate statuary, paintings & mosaics under massive arches.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Aristotelous Square

Vast, waterfront public square, designed by Ernest Hebrard & surrounded by mansions & cafes.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

Museum on the history of Jewish people in Thessaloniki & the Holocaust's impact on the community.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 6

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$0

·

$ 3

Kapani Market

Bustling, storied covered market for fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, clothing & souvenirs.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Roman Forum of Thessaloniki

Ruins of a 2nd-century Roman forum with a restored amphitheater & excavated corridors & arches.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Trigoniou (Chain) Tower

Defensive tower overlooking the old town, part of Ottoman fortifications around the medieval city.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Day 7

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$0

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$ 3

Agora Modiano

Well-known, long-running locale with fish markets, butcher shops & other food stalls, plus tavernas.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Vlatadon Monastery

Hilltop Byzantine temple with city views, centuries-old frescoes, icons & religious treasures.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $82 In total

Activities & Food:$75

Transport:$7