Getting from Athens to Istanbul [updated 2025]

If you want to visit both Greece and Turkey, read about the travel options between Athens and Istanbul.

Hotels in Athens for Your Christmas Holiday [updated 2024]

While Christmas is not the most important Greek Orthodox holiday, it’s a lovely time to spend a vacation in Greece, particularly if you are interested in exploring the cultural part of the country.

Best romantic places to fall in love on the Greek mainland

If you want to spend a romantic vacation in Greece during the cold season, here are some ideas and places to check out.

Greece Itineraries: First Time Explorer

I’m often asked what I recommend for someone’s first vacation in Greece: places, landmarks, hotels, etc. After having to say the same thing over and over again, I started to think about writing a short guide with such tips and ideas. By no means, this is a “perfect” guide and I’m sure you’ll probably don’t…

The Ancient Agora of Athens

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…

Sightseeing in Athens: Most Important Places to Visit

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 archaeological sites in Greece’s capital.

Itinerary: 5 Days in Athens

Athens is not only the capital of Greece but also the birthplace of the Western civilization. Well known for the Acropolis and the gateway to the Greek islands, Athens is also a scenic city. Within the capital, there are 12 hills but only 7 of them are of historical importance. And out of them only…

Tips for having a great first trip to Greece

Planning your first trip to any country is very exciting, isn’t it? Between making a list of things to do, where to head first, where to stay, what islands to visit and many other interesting and exciting things, it’s easy to just ignore some of the things that can make or break your first vacation…

How to Save Money on Your Trip to Athens

One of the most common questions travelers to Athens ask is “how expensive is Athens?” It’s true that the city is not as expensive as Rome, Paris or London, but the cost of your trips depends on a lot of factors, such as: what time of the year you plan to travel, your travel style,…

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