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Nature & Adventure

  1. 1

    Walk the lighthouse and seafront promenade, then the old town café streets.

    Learn more: Nature & Adventure, day 1
  2. 2

    Full day in the Evros Delta, with a guided boat tour through the reed channels.

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  3. 3

    Beach day at the quieter coves east of the city.

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  4. 4

    Day trip to Samothraki for the waterfalls and natural rock pools.

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  5. 5

    Day trip to Dadia Forest — the only forest in Europe with all four vulture species.

    Learn more: Nature & Adventure, day 5
  6. 6

    The Cyclops Cave above Makri beach, on the trail of Homer's Odyssey.

    Learn more: Nature & Adventure, day 6
  7. 7

    Free morning before your ferry or flight home.

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Relaxation & Beaches

  1. 1

    Settle in with a sunset walk along the promenade.

    Learn more: Relaxation & Beaches, day 1
  2. 2

    City beach day — calm water, an easy walk from the centre.

    Learn more: Relaxation & Beaches, day 2
  3. 3

    Slow morning café-hopping behind the promenade.

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  4. 4

    A quieter beach cove east of town.

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  5. 5

    Optional half-day ferry trip to Samothraki's beaches.

    Learn more: Relaxation & Beaches, day 5
  6. 6

    A long, unhurried seafront dinner.

    Learn more: Relaxation & Beaches, day 6
  7. 7

    Farewell coffee by the lighthouse.

    Learn more: Relaxation & Beaches, day 7
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History & Culture

  1. 1

    Old town & lighthouse walking tour, then the Ethnological Museum of Thrace.

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  2. 2

    Day trip to Samothraki's Sanctuary of the Great Gods, home to the Nike of Samothrace.

    Learn more: History & Culture, day 2
  3. 3

    The Byzantine monastery of Panagia Kosmosoteira in Feres, on the edge of the delta.

    Learn more: History & Culture, day 3
  4. 4

    Ancient Maroneia — 2,600 years of history and a beach beside the ruins.

    Learn more: History & Culture, day 4
  5. 5

    The Roman baths of Traianoupolis, a 2,000-year-old spa town.

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  6. 6

    A guided Thracian food & wine tasting tour.

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  7. 7

    Market morning before departure.

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Family-Friendly

  1. 1

    An easy walk along the promenade, ice cream by the lighthouse.

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  2. 2

    City beach — calm, shallow water, easy for younger kids.

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  3. 3

    Evros Delta observation towers — short walks, big payoff.

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  4. 4
  5. 5

    Day trip to Samothraki — plan the ~2 hour crossing around nap times.

    Learn more: Family-Friendly, day 5
  6. 6

    Market morning, then back to the beach.

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Where to stay: Hotel

Seafront hotels put you in walking distance of everything on this itinerary.

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Where to stay: Apartment

More space and a kitchen — a good fit for the longer itineraries.

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Where to stay: Camping

Coastal campsites sit closest to the quieter beaches and the delta.

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Practical essentials

Trip logistics, sorted

Direct flights, daily island ferries, and year-round coastal weather — everything you need before arriving.

AXD Airport • Port • Highway

Getting here

Fly directly into Alexandroupolis Airport (AXD, 10 min from centre), catch the daily Samothraki ferry, or arrive via Egnatia Odos highway.

Arrivals & transport
May – Oct beaches • All year

When to go

Warm Aegean summers for Makri beaches, prime birdwatching during spring & autumn migrations in the Delta, and mild winters for coastal dining.

Best time to visit
Promenade • Ferries • Parking

Good to know

Evening seafront promenade pedestrian hours, central parking insights, and essential tips for booking the Samothraki ferry in advance.

Frequently asked questions