In Three Days

Everyone in Thessaloniki seems to be rushing. Take advantage of being on vacation and spend some time strolling, wandering, and browsing through some of the shops and galleries along Egnatia, Tsimiski, Aristotelous, Ayias Sofias, and pedestrianized Dimitriou Gounari streets. In the evening, if you want to see young Thessalonians working at relaxing, take in some of the bars at harborside Aristotelous Square, in and just off Plateia Athonos (between Egnatia and Ermou sts.), or at the famous Mylos complex on Andreou Georgou.

When you've had your fill of city pleasures, you may want to head out of Thessaloniki to see some of the sites associated with Philip and Alexander, such as Vergina, Dion, or Pella. If you'd like to avoid a lot of driving, sign up for one of the efficient day trips that take in these sites. If you plan to see the sites by car, try to do so on your way in or out of town rather than as a day trip, in order to avoid fighting your way back and forth in Thessaloniki's fierce traffic.