Ktima Deda · Thessaloniki, Greece
Dinner & party to follow
A few practicalities
The Details
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When & where
Saturday 10 October 2026, 16:30. Chapel of St Constantine & Eleni, at Ktima Deda. Dinner and party to follow (same venue)!
The shape of the day
Religious ceremony at 16:30, followed by an aperitif, lots of food, an attempt at a first dance, some embarrassing speeches, and mandatory dancing.
What to wear
Whatever makes you feel pretty pretty and dancy. October in Thessaloniki is usually mild (around 20°C in the day, dropping to the low teens after dark), so it's worth bringing a light layer for the evening.
Getting there
From the airport (SKG), a cab into the city takes about half an hour and takes card, so you won't need cash — there's an airport bus too.
The venue is close: about a 15-minute cab from the city centre, and even less from the airport, so you can also go straight there from your flight. Cabs run all night for the trip back — book one on FreeNow or Uber, or ask the staff there to help.
Do I need to rent a car?
No. Thessaloniki's centre is entirely walkable, and the new (tiny) metro line can get you to the areas around it. A car only really makes sense if you're planning to see more of Greece beyond the city.
Will the service be in Greek?
Yes — the religious (Christian Orthodox) ceremony will begin at 16:30 in the Chapel of the venue (outdoors), and we expect it to last about 40 minutes.
Plus ones, children, gifts
Plus ones and kids are welcome. Just let us know who's joining you when you reply.
No wedding gifts are expected, especially if you're travelling from afar. We're really grateful for your presence. If you're set on buying us a drink for the honeymoon, here's where:
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Our Suggestions
Personal picks — the places we'd take you to if we had a free afternoon. Tap a category to open it.
01 Where to stay
The centre of Thessaloniki is the best base for getting to know the city, and it's full of hotels and Airbnbs in every style and budget. The venue is only a short car ride away, so anywhere central works well. If you'd like somewhere to start your search, a few corners we love are Romaiki Agora, Agias Sofias, Ano Poli, and Svolou. For something more budget-friendly, look just around or slightly west of Plateia Mavili — though you might end up in an Airbnb in one of the area's older, rougher-around-the-edges buildings.
02 Where to eat
One of our favourite places in the city. Tucked into the Kapani market, it's bright and lively, with traditionally inspired small plates (small by Greek standards). Map
One of the old mezedopoleia (meze places) up in Ano Poli, the Upper Town. Simple food, budget-friendly, and a lovely atmosphere. Map
Traditional mageireftó — the home-style food Greeks cook in their own kitchens. Reasonably priced, and good for traditional vegetarian and vegan options too. It's where students and workers stop for lunch, and where parents grab takeaway on the days they haven't had time to cook. Go by 1pm, though — the best dishes sell out fast. Map
Traditionally inspired Modern Greek cooking. A little fancier (and pricier), it's considered one of the best restaurants in the city. Map
A lovely spot for wine and sharing plates. Less fancy than Mourga (but a touch fancier than Modigliani), and always a safe bet. Map
Your trusted souvlaki spot for a late-night snack. Budget-friendly, and a real staple. Map
A newer discovery — wraps, falafel, and the like. Another budget-friendly, late-night bite. Map
Nice pizza and sandwiches. Map
03 Breakfast, coffee and local delicacies
Bougatsa is the most typical Thessaloniki (and Northern Greece) breakfast: warm filo, either sweet (cream) or savoury (cheese, minced meat, and more). There are dozens of bougatsa places around the city; two of our favourites are Bantis, up in Ano Poli, and Bougatsa To Neon, on Fragkon Street.
Koulouri — aka simit, samid, or gevrek — is another classic breakfast across Greece and the wider region (Balkan, Turkish, Middle Eastern). You'll find it warm from street carts and local bakeries all over town — classically from the carts on Aristotelous Square.
For local filo pies, sweet and savoury, try Kyra Sofi.
A newer place with really nice coffee, good for a sandwich or something sweet, too. Map
Nice coffee and a light London vibe. Map
An old mansion turned café-bar and coworking space. One of the city's staples for coffee, brunch or a drink. Map
A relaxing café next to an old Ottoman hamam, in a lively part of town. Map
04 What to do
See the real Thessaloniki landmarks
The Arch of Galerius — Kamara to everyone, and the city's classic meeting point — stands at the top of Navarinou. Just behind it rises the Rotunda, a huge Roman round-house that's been temple, church and mosque over the centuries.
Walk the waterfront
From the White Tower follow the sea along Nea Paralia, the long modern promenade, past the Umbrellas sculpture.
Visit the Kapani market
The Kapani is the city's oldest market, a covered tangle of stalls, fish, spices and little tavernes, on the side of Aristotelous Square, the grand main square that opens onto the sea. Nearby, the Roman Forum is an open-air archaeological site, lovely to wander around.
Visit the Byzantine churches
Some of the finest anywhere, most an easy walk apart. Start with Agia Sofia and the Acheiropoietos, then the Holy Apostles, and the tiny Osios David up in Ano Poli.
Trace the city's three cultures
For much of its history, Thessaloniki was home to three communities — Jewish, Ottoman and Greek. You can trace them, and the perspectives they left behind, at the Jewish Museum, the Atatürk Museum (the house where the founder of modern Turkey was born), and the Archaeological Museum.
Walk the walls up to Ano Poli
Climb the old Byzantine walls for the best view over the city and the gulf, and step into Vlatadon Monastery near the top. Then go back to Ano Poli for a stroll and dinner, that's one of our favourite neighbourhoods, with narrow lanes and cats wandering around.
Go out for drinks
Thessaloniki is a university town, and the nightlife shows it: it's busy and late. A few of our spots: tap rooms, meze places and bars around Mavili Square and the Roman Forum; Ypsilon; La Doze for cocktails; Berlin for when everything else has closed, or to see where we both danced (but never met) some 15 years ago. If you're up for a little time travel, and don't mind some dust, head down to the basement of El Paso for old arcade games that still run on drachmas, cheap beer, pool, and a proper cult atmosphere.
05 Day trips
Greece's highest mountain, around 1.5 hours south and easy to reach by train. Base yourself in Palaios Panteleimonas or Litochoro for a quick hike, or nice views of the mountain and a long traditional lunch.
The three-pronged peninsula southeast of the city, known for its beaches. Accessible by car. The nearest beaches are about an hour away, but we'd suggest going the extra mile and choosing one in the second leg of Halkidiki, Sithonia. Honourable mentions include Kavourotrypes, Vourvourou and Nikiti.
About an hour from the city, the underground tombs of ancient Aigai, among them the tomb of Philip II, Alexander the Great's father. A UNESCO site, and well worth the trip.
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Will you come?
See you in October.