Thessaloniki
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in Greece’s northern gem with this 5-day Christmas escape to Thessaloniki. The city glows with festive lights, music, and joy as Aristotelous Square transforms into a glittering Christmas village filled with laughter, carols, and the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts. Wander along the illuminated waterfront, shop along elegant Tsimiski Street, and discover charming neighborhoods like Ladadika and Ano Poli, where holiday cheer fills every corner. Taste beloved Greek Christmas sweets such as kourampiedes, melomakarona, and diples, and soak up the warmth of Thessaloniki’s people, who celebrate the season with heart and happiness. This Christmas, experience the beauty, flavor, and light of the north.
Why should you choose this package?
- Go on a festive journey through Greece’s northern capital, glowing with lights and seaside
charm.
- See Aristotelous Square transformed into a magical Christmas village filled with music and joy.
- Experience the warmth of Thessaloniki’s people celebrating together in streets, cafés, and
markets.
- Taste traditional Christmas sweets like kourampiedes, melomakarona, and diples fresh from
local bakeries.
- Stroll along the illuminated waterfront and admire the sparkling reflections on the Thermaic
Gulf.
- Shop in elegant Tsimiski Street, lively Modiano Market, and the chic boutiques of Ladadika.
- Discover the old-world beauty of Ano Poli with breathtaking city views under twinkling lights.
- Enjoy cozy dinners surrounded by festive decorations, laughter, and authentic northern Greek
flavors.
- Feel the spirit of Christmas in a city that blends history, joy, and seaside wonder effortlessly.
DAY 1
Arrive at Thessaloniki Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center. The moment you step outside, you’re greeted by a city shimmering with festive energy. Aristotelous Square glows with a sea of lights, its Christmas tree standing proudly beside a glittering ship, a beloved Greek symbol of the season. The scent of roasted chestnuts and cinnamon fills the air as laughter echoes from nearby cafés. Take an evening stroll along the waterfront promenade, watching the reflections of twinkling lights dance across the Thermaic Gulf. Enjoy a cozy dinner in a local restaurant, savoring Thessaloniki’s famous culinary warmth and festive spirit. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 2
Wake up to the sound of church bells and carols drifting through the streets. Begin your day at Aristotelous Square’s Christmas Village, alive with music, wooden stalls, and joyful crowds. Enjoy warm drinks, try festive treats like kourampiedes, melomakarona, and diples, and browse handmade gifts and ornaments. Stroll through Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki’s most elegant shopping avenue, lined with sparkling window displays and decorated boutiques. Later, wander the colorful alleys of Ladadika, where restaurants and bars shimmer under twinkling fairy lights, welcoming everyone with cheer and laughter. End the night with a relaxing seaside walk under a sky full of stars. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 3
Immerse yourself in Thessaloniki’s festive rhythm. Visit the Modiano and Kapani Markets, buzzing with life, where locals shop for holiday delicacies and exchange warm wishes. Stop at a local bakery to savor freshly made diples drizzled with honey. Continue to Agia Sofia Square, filled with decorations and joyful families enjoying the Christmas atmosphere. In the afternoon, head to Ano Poli (the Upper Town) for breathtaking panoramic views of the city blanketed in golden light, with the sea shimmering below. As night falls, the streets fill with music and laughter, carolers, street performers, and people wrapped in scarves, sharing the warmth of the season. Dine in a traditional taverna, surrounded by locals celebrating the holidays with joy. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 4
Spend your final full day exploring Thessaloniki’s coastal charm. Walk the Nea Paralia promenade, where festive installations, glowing reindeer, and light-filled trees line the waterfront. Visit The Umbrellas, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, beautifully lit for the season. Stop for a hot chocolate or sweet pastry at a café overlooking the sea. Continue shopping at Mediterranean Cosmos Mall or One Salonica Outlet, where holiday sales and decorations make shopping even more exciting. In the evening, return to the city center to enjoy a final dinner with views of the White Tower, illuminated and majestic, a timeless symbol of Thessaloniki’s beauty. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
DAY 5
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and enjoy one last stroll through Aristotelous Square, alive with lights and music. Watch children singing carols, taste one more sweet from a bakery, and take in the warmth of a city that truly shines during the holidays. Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport for your departure. Let’s Greece together this Christmas season.
Special rate per person in DBL room, from 497 Euro, which includes:
➢ 4 nights in total in Thessaloniki, in a Luxury 5* hotel on BB basis
➢ Private transfers in Thessaloniki