Together with our DMC partner in Greece, GreeceontheGo Business Travel Lufthansa City Center, we invited Swiss travel content creator Nawal Laktir on a 5-day journey through the Greek mainland. From the cultural richness of Thessaloniki to the mythical peaks of Mount Olympus and the serene shores of Halkidiki, this curated itinerary highlighted the historic, gastronomic, and natural wonders of Central Macedonia - all documented for the social media channels.
Day 1 – Arrival in Thessaloniki & Introduction to the City
Arrival at Thessaloniki Airport
Choice of Welcome Experience:
Seafront Tavern with seafood feast
Wine tour with vineyard lunch
Sailing adventure to Thessaloniki with gourmet onboard meal
Sunset Cruise on Thermaikos Gulf
Dinner with wine pairing at the world’s first Feta Bar
Cocktail workshop and Upper Ladadika nightlife tour
Overnight in Thessaloniki
Day 2 – Mount Olympus: Myths and Mountains
Breakfast with a view
Off-road safari tour on Mount Olympus
Lunch (choose one):
Seafront lunch at Olympus' foot
Winery visit with tasting and meal
Return to Thessaloniki
Dinner with panoramic city view
Overnight in Thessaloniki
Day 3 – Sea & Spirit: Halkidiki and Ancient Echoes
Morning transfer to Halkidiki
Mount Athos coastal cruise with lunch at Ammouliani Island
Visit to Petralona Cave (prehistoric site)
Return to Thessaloniki
Traditional Greek dinner with live music in Ladadika
Overnight in Thessaloniki
Day 4 – Macedonian Heritage and Local Flavours
Transfer to Vergina (ancient Aige) and guided visit to royal tombs
Lunch and walking tour in Veria
Afternoon experience (choose one):
Relaxing soak at Pozar Thermal Baths with dinner
Vineyard festival in Naousa with live music and BBQ
Return to Thessaloniki for overnight
Day 5 – Farewell Thessaloniki
Breakfast and check-out
Thessaloniki city and food tour: White Tower, Rotunda, local street food
Transfer to the airport for departure
