PDF Button Greek food is synonymous with delicious flavours and healthy living. Greeks are some of the oldest people in the world due to their diet and their penchant for lots of homegrown vegetables and not much meat. Learning about Greek food is not just fun but...
Family accommodation is a lot more plentiful in Greece than many people realise, and certainly more common and more affordable than many European countries. These are 14 of the best Athens family hotels and apartments that we recommened based on their locations,...
PDF Button Catching a Ferry in Greece is part of the whole Greek Island experience and can be very memorable. They are efficient, chaotic and fun all at the same time but they can also be overwhelming, especially Piraeus, which is the largest port in Europe....
Athens Santorini and Paros are some of the most popular destinations in Greece. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most photographed places in the world. This Athens, Santorini and Paros itinerary ensures you make the absolute most out of...
Savvy operators forged ahead during the pandemic to complete a number of extraordinary new properties across the country. In 2021/2022 over 50 new hotels in Greece are set to open with most already welcoming new guests. Many of these are in the busy tourist...
PRE-BOOK YOUR PORT OR AIRPORT TRANSFERS Arrive on your dream trip to Greece knowing that someone will always be waiting for you at the airport or port with a friendly smile, a personalised sign and a late-model, airconditioned car. QUALIFIED, ENGLISH SPEAKING...
PDF Button The Saronic Islands are the closest group to Athens and are home to some of the most beautiful and fascinating destinations in Greece. Located along the Saronic Gulf west of the Capital the islands can be reached in under an hour and are often a great...
Despite the pandemic savvy operators have taken the time to open a number of new hotels in Athens and other parts of Greece as well. Most are located in the best neighbourhoods for visitors and offer style, convenience and often great views and amenities. After a...
Hiking in Greece is a popular activity and is it any wonder why! The entire country is a giant museum, with ancient archeological sites, medieval villages, modern monuments and stunning landscapes at every turn. Greece is also very mountainous which means it is full...
Athens Santorini Crete are three of the most popular destinations in Greece for good reason. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most photographed places in the world. This itinerary ensures you make the absolute most out of your visit to...
Athens Santorini Mykonos are the most popular destinations in Greece for good reason. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most photographed places in the world. This itinerary ensures you make the absolute most out of your visit to these...
PDF Button Athens airport is almost an hour from the city centre and around 90 minutes from Piraeus Port by car. It is always a good idea to be back near the airport the night before your flight home but it is often easier and quicker to stay somewhere closer. These...
PLANNING A TRIP TO GREECE? Whether you’ve been before or it’s your first time it can be hard to process all the information out there. Be sure to check out our complete Planning Guide as well as our FREE 13-page downloadable itinerary. And come join our...
Though a little more subtle and less public than places like Mykonos, the gay scene is still very much alive and well in Athens and we’ve put together this Gay Athens Guide to help you make the most of your visit. The movement towards widespread social...
Known for their distinctive uniform, Greece’s mysterious and flamboyant elite Greek Presidential Guard, the Evzones, may initially appear to be a novelty designed to attract tourists but there is a lot more to them than that. The Evzones are an elite military unit and...
Athens is one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in the world. The birthplace of Democracy, Medicine, Theatre and Philosophy offers a lot to see and do. Ideally you would have at least 3 days in Athens to really do it justice but for people who are transiting...
When you arrive in Athens after a long flight, there is nothing like seeing a friendly face behind a sign with your name on it waiting at Arrivals. And when you are ready to discover the many wonderful things to see and do in Athens then why not get that guy or one of...
Once you’ve arrived in Athens, possibly after a very long flight you will likely be keen to get to your Athens hotel. You will want to rest and freshen up or get straight into discovering the many wonderful things to see and do that the city offers. But what are...
PDF Button There are several options for travel to Athens. As the capital of Greece, it is home to the countries main airport and with so much coastline there are multiple options to arrive by sea and land as well. Once you arrive you may be met by your private...
PDF Button Athens is truly one of the great cities in the world and one of the most significant cradles of civilization. There is a LOT to see and do in Athens and we usually recommend 3 days as a minimum stay to make the most of this incredible city. If, however, you...
I’m Sandy, a tragic Grecophile married to a Greek and hoping to help you have the best trip to Greece you possibly can. We want you to experience the famous Greek ‘Filotimo’ before you even get there.
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