36 days in Greece & Republic of North Macedonia Itinerary
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Start: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Rhodes Town, Greece
— 4 nights
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Rethymnon, Greece
— 5 nights
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Chania Town, Greece
— 5 nights
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Athens, Greece
— 6 nights
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Thessaloniki, Greece
— 4 nights
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Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
— 1 night
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Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
— 4 nights
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Mavrovo, Republic of North Macedonia
— 1 night
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Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
— 5 nights
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End: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Rhodes Town, Greece — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Rhodes Town: Ancient Kamiros (in Kalavarda), Valley of the Butterflies (in Petaloudes) and Lindos (Village of Lindos, Acropolis of Lindos, &more). On the 24th (Wed), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Faliraki Beach. The adventure continues: make a trip to Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, get to know the fascinating history of Medieval City, stop by Petra Kamara, and get engrossed in the history at Rodos Nature - Folklore Museum.
To see ratings and other tourist information, use the Rhodes Town trip site.
Manchester, UK to Rhodes Town is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in May, with highs in Rhodes Town at 27°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Rethymnon.
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To see ratings and other tourist information, use the Rhodes Town trip site.
Manchester, UK to Rhodes Town is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Manchester in May, with highs in Rhodes Town at 27°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon, Greece — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Rethymnon: The Palace of Knossos (in Knosos), Aegeo Spas (in Istron) and Heraklion (Castello del Molo (Koules), Inspira, &more). The adventure continues: visit Rethymnon Old Town, meet the residents at CRETAquarium, see Off-Road Tours, and don't miss a visit to Archeologikos Choros Tilissos.
For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Rethymnon online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Rhodes Town to Rethymnon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. May in Rethymnon sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Chania Town.
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For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Rethymnon online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Rhodes Town to Rethymnon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. May in Rethymnon sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Chania Town.
Side Trips
Heraklion, Tylissos, The Palace of Knossos, CRETAquarium, Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
Find places to stay May 26 — 31:
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Chania Town, Greece — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Chania Town side-trips: Elafonissi Beach (in Elafonissi), Afrata Beach (in Platanias) and To Pantopolion (in Kissamos). Spend the 3rd (Sat) exploring nature at Samaria Gorge National Park. There's still lots to do: go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor, learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of Crete, don't miss a visit to Etz Hayyim Synagogue, and delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Chania Town online itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Rethymnon to Chania Town takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Chania Town, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Athens.
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For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Chania Town online itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Rethymnon to Chania Town takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Chania Town, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 6 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, wander the streets of Plaka, and stroll through Mount Lycabettus.
For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Athens vacation builder website.
You can fly from Chania Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Thessaloniki.
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For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Athens vacation builder website.
You can fly from Chania Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Thessaloniki.
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Thessaloniki, Greece — 4 nights
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Mother of Israel
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Thessaloniki: Daysailing (in Afitos) and Fort Roupel (in Sidirokastro). The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at White Tower of Thessaloniki, steep yourself in history at Hagios Demetrios, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, and pause for some photo ops at Arch of Galerius.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Thessaloniki online journey builder.
You can fly from Athens to Thessaloniki in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Thessaloniki when traveling from Athens in June, with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bitola.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Thessaloniki online journey builder.
You can fly from Athens to Thessaloniki in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Thessaloniki when traveling from Athens in June, with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bitola.
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Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia — 1 night
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On the 16th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Demetrius, walk around National Park Pelister, then delve into the distant past at Heraclea Lyncestis, and finally stroll the grounds of Memorial d'Orient.
For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Bitola road trip app.
Traveling by car from Thessaloniki to Bitola takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Thessaloniki to Bitola is minus 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Thessaloniki in June, with highs in Bitola at 30°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ohrid.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Bitola road trip app.
Traveling by car from Thessaloniki to Bitola takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Thessaloniki to Bitola is minus 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Thessaloniki in June, with highs in Bitola at 30°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ohrid.
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Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia — 4 nights
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Jerusalem of the Balkans
Change things up with a short trip to Holy Mother of God in Kalista (about 38 minutes away). Spend the 17th (Sat) exploring at Lake Ohrid. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Jovan Kaneo, stop by Original Ohrid Pearls by Dr. Pavel Filev, take in the spiritual surroundings of Plaoshnik, and steep yourself in history at Monastery Saint Naum.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Ohrid trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Bitola to Ohrid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June in Ohrid, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Mavrovo.
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To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Ohrid trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Bitola to Ohrid by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June in Ohrid, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Mavrovo.
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Mavrovo, Republic of North Macedonia — 1 night
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On the 21st (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mavrovo National Park.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Mavrovo trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Ohrid to Mavrovo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Skopje.
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For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Mavrovo trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Ohrid to Mavrovo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Skopje.
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Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia — 5 nights
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Spend the 24th (Sat) wandering through the wild on Explore Macedonia Daily Tours. And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mountain of Vodno, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, wander the streets of Old Bazaar, Skopje, and take in the history at Memorial House of Mother Teresa.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Skopje online trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Mavrovo to Skopje in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Mavrovo in June, expect nights in Skopje to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Skopje online trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Mavrovo to Skopje in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Mavrovo in June, expect nights in Skopje to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Greece travel guide
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient sites. One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the country draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on foot and discover the islands on a guided boat or ferry tour.
Republic of North Macedonia travel guide
Despite its rich culture and outstanding natural beauty, the Republic of Macedonia remains relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists. Life continues at a slower pace in this natural setting of mountains, lakes, and rivers. Tradition and local customs rule the country's idyllic villages, tiny pockets of hospitality scattered across a rugged region. Start your Macedonian adventure at the capital city of Skopje, an easygoing urban center offering good dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The city also serves as a convenient base for hiking and biking trips through the surrounding countryside, which is noted for its ancient monasteries, mosques, and archaeological sites.
