Many travelers want to experience both the culturally rich capital of Athens and interesting islands. Santorini is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece and many choose it for the incredible sunsets and volcano views.
Summary
There are two options for getting between Athens and Santorini: by plane or by ferry. Although the plane takes you there faster, you need to consider getting to/from the airports, as well. Plus, unless you book the ticket well in

The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best example of an ancient Greek agora. It is located northwest of the Acropolis and within easy reach from Monastiraki square (and metro station).
Opening hours and tickets
The Ancient Agora is open, during winter, every day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the summer, you can visit it daily (except on Mondays) from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please note
Prior to visiting Athens and during my stay in Athens I’ve read quite a lot of travel guides – both online and printed – and looked for various ideas and tips for visiting the most important archeological sites in Greece’s capital.
I would start by saying that although it’s possible to visit most of the important sites during a single day, if you want to dig a bit deeper and actually spend time among the ruins, I’d suggest planning at

The Lesvos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post.
Many have been intrigued when the residents of Lesvos (Lesbos) didn’t want to be associated with the word “lesbian” and its well known definition and , as it often happens, such a controversy is quite enough to make you want to visit the island of Lesvos . But if you are also interested in spending time on the beautiful beaches, visiting the museums, checking out

The Naxos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post.
Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades and one of the most popular travel destinations in the area. There are plenty of ruins within easy reach and the island is proud of its beaches as well. The old walled city offers some of the most picturesque alleys on the entire island.
Port of Piraeus
The port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and

The Aegina to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.
Aegina is located very close to Athens and is one of the most popular islands to take a day trip from Athens . Whether you want to buy pistachio directly from where it’s grown, or want to experience the island life without having to go to Mykonos or Rhodes, Aegina is a great vacation destination close to the capital.
The ferries are the only way to