# Thessaloniki

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/thessaloniki

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## Overview

Photo: Berthold Werner · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tessaloniki_BW_2017-10-05_18-22-47.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: With a more relaxed atmosphere than Athens, the seafront promenade and narrow-lane bars and tavernas define the city. Early Christian basilicas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are scattered throughout the city, making it appealing to watch everyday life unfold among the ruins. The White Tower is within walking distance of the port.
- Port name: Thessaloniki
- English name: Thessaloniki
- Country: Greece
- Latitude / longitude: 40.63, 22.93

Greece's second city and an old port town open to the northern Aegean Sea. Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman remains blend into the modern city, which is also a lively university town with many young people.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 320,000 people in the city proper and about 1 million in the metropolitan area
- Climate: Mediterranean climate with some continental influence. Summers are hot and dry, while winters feel chilly even during the day, and some years bring strong morning cold. Most precipitation falls from autumn to spring, and summer is almost rainless.
- Language: Greek. English is widely understood, especially among younger people.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted, but cash is convenient at small restaurants and markets.
- Best time to visit: May to June and September to October. These months avoid the midsummer heat and are ideal for outdoor dining and exploring ruins on foot.

### Local food

Bougatsa (cream-filled pie), souvlaki, mussel dishes, and spice-forward dishes of Asia Minor origin. The culture of pairing ouzo or tsipouro with small plates is well established.

### Sights

- White Tower and the seafront promenade
- Rotunda and the Arch of Galerius
- World Heritage churches such as the Church of Agios Dimitrios
- Ano Poli (old town) and the Byzantine walls
- Archaeological Museum and Modiano Market

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 10 °C / 49 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F |
| Feb | 11 °C / 52 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F |
| Mar | 15 °C / 59 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F |
| Apr | 19 °C / 67 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F |
| May | 25 °C / 77 °F | 13 °C / 56 °F |
| Jun | 30 °C / 86 °F | 18 °C / 65 °F |
| Jul | 32 °C / 90 °F | 21 °C / 69 °F |
| Aug | 32 °C / 90 °F | 21 °C / 69 °F |
| Sep | 27 °C / 81 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F |
| Oct | 22 °C / 71 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F |
| Nov | 16 °C / 60 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F |
| Dec | 11 °C / 51 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MAKEDONIA · about 13 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 94 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €2.70 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €7.80 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €3.20 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €4.90 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Thessaloniki. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: SKG
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 13 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11
- Ship: Viking Mira
- Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Athens (Piraeus) › Volos › +7 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: From $8,399.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tessaloniki_BW_2017-10-05_18-22-47.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- Unverified (no source recorded for this information)