Arriving and departing in Thessaloniki. I asked AI to recommend an itinerary. Any recommended changes or must sees not listed?
Days 1–4: Thessaloniki & Surrounds (Northern Greece Base)
Start in your arrival city.
* Day 1: Arrive, settle in. Walk the waterfront promenade, visit the White Tower, Aristotelous Square. Enjoy local food (bougatsa, seafood) in Ladadika.
* Day 2: Byzantine and Roman sites — Rotonda, Arch of Galerius, Church of Saint Demetrius, Archaeological Museum.
* Day 3–4: Day trips (rent a car or tours): Vergina (Philip II tombs) and Pella (Alexander the Great's birthplace), or beaches in Halkidiki (Sithonia for clear waters).
Stay: Thessaloniki (central, e.g., near waterfront).
Days 5–7: Meteora & Central Greece
Head south for dramatic landscapes.
* Day 5: Travel to Meteora (~3 hours drive or bus/train). Sunset views of the rock monasteries.
* Day 6: Explore monasteries (Great Meteoron, Varlaam), hike trails, visit Kastraki.
* Day 7: Morning in Meteora, then to Delphi (~3–4 hours). Ancient oracle site, theater, museum.
Stay: Kalambaka/Kastraki, then Delphi area.
Days 8–11: Athens & Classics
Continue south to the heart of ancient Greece.
* Day 8: To Athens (~2–3 hours). Afternoon: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.
* Day 9: Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka stroll.
* Day 10: National Archaeological Museum, Syntagma, Monastiraki market.
* Day 11: Day trip to Cape Sounion (Poseidon temple) or relax in Athens.
Stay: Athens (Plaka/Monastiraki).
Days 12–15: Cyclades — Mykonos & Naxos
Fly or ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to islands (May ferries/flights are frequent).
* Day 12: To Mykonos (short flight or ferry). Windmills, Little Venice, beaches.
* Day 13: Beach time (Paradise, quieter options), explore Mykonos Town.
* Day 14: Ferry to Naxos (~1–2 hours). Portara gate, villages, beaches (Agios Prokopios).
* Day 15: Naxos hiking, temples, cheese/wine tasting — relaxed vibe.
Stay: Mykonos (2 nights), Naxos (2 nights).
Days 16–20: Santorini
* Day 16: Ferry to Santorini (~2 hours). Caldera views, settle in.
* Day 17: Oia (sunset), Fira, ancient Akrotiri ruins.
* Day 18: Red Beach, black-sand beaches, volcano boat tour/hot springs.
* Day 19: Wine tasting (volcanic soils = unique Assyrtiko), relax or Pyrgos village.
* Day 20: Free day — beaches, shopping, or more caldera views.
Stay: Santorini (Fira/Oia for views; quieter spots for calm).
Day 21: Return to Thessaloniki & Departure
* Morning/afternoon flight from Santorini (JTR) to Thessaloniki (SKG). These direct flights exist seasonally (check Aegean or Sky Express; book early for best prices).
* Arrive Thessaloniki with time to relax, shop for souvenirs, or have a final meal before your international departure.
Stay: Thessaloniki if your flight is very early the next day; otherwise, head straight to the airport.