Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Travel Guide
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A land shaped by gods, warriors, and ghosts, northern Greece sparkles with the sights, sounds, scents, and colors of its melting-pot history and epic geography. The area called northern Greece in this guide borders Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)—often spelled Makedonia—Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Hotels
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Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Restaurants
The cosmopolitan, multiracial character of Thessaloniki—building on its historic Byzantine and Ottoman influences—has created a multifaceted...read more
Things To Do in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia
- $2859 -- 11-Night Greek Isles Trip w/Air and Taxes, $300 Off Friendly Planet Travel
- $499 -- 7-Night Adriatic Cruise w/Hotel Stay, 66% Off Priceline.com
- Albania, Macedonia & Beyond IExplore
- $2859 -- 11-Night Greek Isles Trip w/Air from NYC, $300 Off — $2,859 Friendly Planet Travel
Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia Experiences
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Mt. Olympus: Bask in a gods'-eye view from the top of Greece's highest peak, often covered in clouds and lighting as if to prove Zeus still holds... Read more
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Dolphin Hellas leads organized five-day tours of northern Greece that begin in Athens and take in the ancient archaeological sites; these are... Read more
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In the 7th century BC the Dorian Makednoi (Macedonian) tribe moved out of the Pindos mountains (between Epirus and Macedonia), settled in the... Read more
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Spilios Agapitos. Mt. Olympus has some of the most beautiful nature trails in Europe. Hundreds of species of wildflowers and herbs bloom in spring... Read more
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Hotels, Deals & Discoveries
The "pop-up" phenomenon is finally catching on in the hotel sphere. ... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
With the dollar now at a multi-week high against a sinking euro, European travel is looking evermore affordable.... Read more
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Hotels, News
Aman Resorts, known for its exquisite collection of intimate, luxury resorts, all with a strong sense... Read more
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Five weeks left until our summer 2012 trip to Europe (as of May 25). Read more
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My film "I Follow Apollo” presents the highlights of Greece, including Athens, Olympia, Meteora, Sparta, the Byzantine Empire, and a cruise to the islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, & Rhodes, Read more
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