Thessaly

Home to the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora and the villages of Mount Pelion, plus the Sporades islands, with both mountain and sea scenery.

Thessaly lies in central mainland Greece, centered on the broad Thessalian Plain and ringed by mountains. In the northwest, several monasteries perch atop the rock pillars of Meteora, a World Heritage Site; in the east, the port city of Volos backs onto Mount Pelion, where slate-roofed villages, forests and beaches complement each other; and the Sporades islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos are known for their greenery and bays. Spring and autumn are good for visiting Meteora and hiking, summer for the islands, and Pelion offers skiing in winter. You can take the train from Athens to Kalambaka, and Skiathos has an airport.

Destinations

• Meteora
• Mount Pelion
• Skiathos

Itineraries

• Classical Greece Mainland Loop – A classic heritage route from Athens looping through Argolis, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora.
• Greece: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Meteora – The classic combination for first-time visitors: Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, plus Delphi and Meteora.
• Northern Greece: Cities, Monasteries & Mountains – A one-way route heading west from Thessaloniki through Vergina, Meteora, and Ioannina to Zagori.