Greece itinerary. Thessaloniki to Athens train.

I stayed in a private place in Sykies a not very touristic part, but to walk up there from the white tower at the seaside through Ano Poli, the old city, is really nice because you cross the old city wall, the streets are very steep, and you find many beautiful stairs on your way. 

At the very top part of the wall, you have a beautiful view of the city for sunset, and you can hang out there with a beer. Down by the white tower you will find many restaurants like the traditional Tavernas and at the promenade pricier bars. 

In Thessaloniki are many young people in the city mostly studying at one of the biggest universities in Greece, so it has a lively nightlife with bars and clubs and restaurants, where students hang out. Also, you find nice hikes in the surrounding mountains of Thessaloniki, where you can spot the seaside and look above the city. I hiked once on the hillside in the forest of the city and once along the beach on the outskirts of the city.

From Thessaloniki I took the train for five hours to Athens, which was really comfortable. I stayed there for an extended weekend, close to the train station to visit a friend. I did a walk on a hill close to Exarchia where you have a beautiful view over the city during sunset. Exarchia is very interesting to go to and you can find lots of street art and graffiti on the walls. Also, to visit Acropolis is worth the money and the old parts of the temples of ancient Greek times are really impressive. You can catch a Metro to get closer to Acropolis and then walk up to the entrance and take another way down. From the Acropolis, you also have a nice view above the five hills of Athens. Furthermore, there are possibilities for hiking a bit more northeast of the city. You have to take the metro until the last stop and then catch a bus further.