5 days in Kalambaka, Thessaloniki & Edessa Itinerary

On the 30th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Roussanou Monastery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Meteora, and then stop by Meteora Sandals (Ekfrasi). On the 31st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastery of the Great Meteoron, then see the interesting displays at Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum, then see the interesting displays at Digital Projection Centre of Meteora’s History and Culture, and finally make a trip to Trikala Fort.

To see maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Kalambaka holiday builder site.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Kalambaka is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Thessaloniki.

On the 1st (Sat), delve into the distant past at Rotunda, take a stroll through Ladadika District, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then don't miss a visit to Aristotelous Square, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St.Sophia. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, make a trip to White Tower of Thessaloniki, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, then steep yourself in history at Hagios Demetrios, and finally pause for some photo ops at Arch of Galerius.

To see traveler tips and more tourist information, use the Thessaloniki route maker app.

You can drive from Kalambaka to Thessaloniki in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Edessa.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): don't miss a visit to Byzantine Bridge Kioupri, admire the sheer force of Edessa Waterfalls, then admire the landmark architecture of Church of the Koimisis (14th cent.), and finally make a trip to The Ancient City of Aiges.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Edessa route app.

Getting from Thessaloniki to Edessa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Thessaloniki in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Edessa, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive back home.