Thessaloniki, Greece in $540s-$640s RT

To most tourists, Greece is just a capital city, a temple or two, maybe a few islands... 

...but we know better :-)

The seaside, oft-overlooked, and fun-to-say city of Thessaloniki is here to help you streeeeetch yourself outside the obvious Greek choices. Far from the hordes at Athens, you'll find a much more relaxed and local vibe up here. There's still a buzzing nightlife and thousands-year-old ruins to explore, but minus the flocks of selfie sticks. Score.

But perhaps the BIGGEST selling point of this town is the superior food and wine scene, often considered the best in the country. Grab a piping hot souvlaki from the numerous street food stalls, snack on fresh and creamy feta, or relax at a dreamy beach with a glass of local wine.

Athens who?