City break Thessaloniki & Meteora, Greece - May
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Thessaloniki (City), Greece

City break Thessaloniki & Meteora, Greece - May

Holiday package
Created: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Ref ID: 24175545
price per person From
306 €
281 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

About the destination

Thessaloniki, one of the oldest big cities in Europe and the second largest city in Greece. It stretches over twelve kilometres in a bowl formed by low hills facing a bay that opens into Thermaikos Gulf. It is a thriving city and one of the most important trade and communications centres in the Mediterranean. The great fire of 1917 destroyed a large part of the city's historic centre, and further damaged was caused by a large earthquake in 1968. Nevertheless, there are countless examples of the city's rich history and many cultures, albeit hidden among the post-1917 development. This patchwork of building has produced an incredible blend of styles that are very unique to Thessaloniki. Roman monuments abut modern university campuses, modernist buildings face mediaeval churches and Ottoman structures will soon cap the tunnels of Thessaloniki's newest addition, the subway. The city authorities have done much to preserve the condition of the cultural heritage and one can only imagine that more will be done to ensure that it is not only a permanent part of the city's landscape but also that it is well explained and accessible to locals and visitors alike. Thessaloniki's greatness, however, is not just in its standing structure. This city is truly alive and not just in the sense of massive traffic or lots of construction. The people here like to express themselves out in the open and it is hard to spend time here without seeing some of the authentic and indigenous culture of the city. Plateia Aristotelou has some open air concerts during the summer, but there are also spontaneous gatherings that give visitors insight into the lives of ordinary Salonicans. Students spend time in front of the Rotunda strumming their guitars at night and the Roman Agora is sometimes the site of plays or shows organized by various groups in the city. Every two years this cultural flourishing takes the form of the biennale of contemporary art, the highlight of the city's artistic community's calendar. Byzantine churches, Roman constructions, Muslim buildings, modern architecture, intensive nightlife and stunning beaches are the essence of Thessaloniki. Being the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki combines more than 2,300 years of history with every facility and excitement that a modern European city can offer a visitor.
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22 May
Transport from Bucharest to Thessaloniki (City)
Departure
Ryanair
Ryanair Ryanair - FR7688
12:40 - Bucharest, Henri Coanda (OTP)
14:00 - Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
0 PC Nonstop
Transport:  FR7688
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare: Basic
22 May
Transfer
Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG) to Hotel El Greco

Private

Standard (Sedan Suzuki Dzire 2021) Sedan
  • Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes
  • Journey time: 30 minutes
22 May
Accommodation
3 Nights
Hotel El Greco
8.3
Very good
4686
Thessaloniki - At 0.5 km from the centreROOM ONLY23 Egnatia Str., Thessaloniki 54630
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)
With a stay at Hotel El Greco, you'll be centrally located in Thessaloniki, within a 10-minute walk of Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and Tsimiski Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Thessaloniki Port and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Aristotelous Square.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
24 May
Tickets
Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide
Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide
2 Entrances ( Adulţi de la 13 la 99 ani: 2 )
09:00 Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide
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25 May
Transfer
Transfer from Hotel El Greco to Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)

Private

Standard (Sedan Suzuki Dzire 2021) Sedan
  • Maximum waiting time: 15 minutes
  • Journey time: 30 minutes
25 May
Transport from Thessaloniki (City) to Bucharest
Return
Ryanair
Ryanair Ryanair - FR7669
06:25 - Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
07:40 - Bucharest, Henri Coanda (OTP)
0 PC Nonstop
Transport:  FR7669
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare: Basic
price per person From
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281 €
Based on 2 adults
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