Greece Travel Guide
The day starts at a top of a hill in Athens slows down on the sea coast in Thessaloniki. Kavala and Alexandroupoli lay a different route in the north along the beach.
When to visit
Capital Athens, resmî language Greek, currency euro.
Fits for a spring and autumn city walk, summer coast, winter museum and dining-oriented trip. The open spaces in Athens can be more tiring in the lunch.
Places to visit
AthensAkropolis and Plate in , ThessalonikiWhite Tower and coast in , Kavala with AlexandroupoliPort and north coast in .
How many days do you need?
Thessaloniki with Athens in a week can be two bases. Thessaloniki, Kavala and Alexandroupoli is a more consistent line on a short land route.
Where to stay
Plate or Koukaki walk in Athens, the center coast and food in Thessaloniki, to combine the old city with sea in the port surroundings in Kavala.
Trip photos
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Athens and northern route
Photo credits and licences
Photos were resized for the web and previews were cropped.
- Athens view · A.Savin CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thessaloniki view · Annatsach · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kavala view · MrPanyGoff · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexandroupoli view · CeeGee · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athens, Thessaloniki?
Athens for the ancient area and large museum, Thessaloniki for a short trip with a coastal walk and dining-oriented.
Is Athens and Thessaloniki happen in a week?
Yes. A good balance to stay in two cities without syncing the passage on the trip day.
Is Kavala, Alexandroupoli?
Kavala for the old city and port view, a flater coastal walk and Alexandroupoli to continue to the east.
Is the car condition for the North route?
Easy to walk in the centers. If multiple coasts and small stops are targeted, the vehicle can provide flexibility, the park and return also enter the plan.
Can I get to Greece except summer?
Athens and Thessaloniki’s museum, walking and dining routes fit different periods of the year. The sea holiday is mainly divided into the calendar of the plan.
Is it the same day for Kavala and Alexandroupoli from Thessaloniki?
It can be possible with short stops but it stays less time on the coast. If you continue to the east, it reduces the way to spend a night on the shore.