Getting to Greece by train – using the rail passes

One of the cheapest ways to get around Europe is by train. Read more about how you can get to Greece by train and why rail passes are a good option.

Things You Should Know About Athens

You are planning a vacation in Athens and by now you probably have read everything you could get your hands on. Or you’ve book a flight to Athens (most likely because it was affordable) and plan to figure out what to do once you get to Greece. No matter which type of traveler you are,…

Getting from Athens to Patras (and return)

Patras is the third largest city in Greece. It is the western gateway into the country as it receives plenty of ferry connections from Italy. It is well known for the wine industry –and while you are here make sure to visit the Achaia Clauss wine factory. Although it has its own airport, there aren’t…

Getting from Athens to Skiathos (and return)

Skiathos is part of the Sporades Islands, which have a totally different atmosphere than the popular Cycaldes . The islands in this group are fertile, with pine forests on the sides of the mountains all the way down to some of the best beaches in Greece. Skiathos is the best known of this group of…

Getting from Athens to Ios (and return)

Ios is part of the Cyclades and has been emerging as one of the most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations in Greece. It also rivals Mykonos when it comes to the partying scene. Ios is not served by an airport , so the only option if you want to travel without any stopover from Athens…

Getting from Athens to Delphi (and return)

Visiting Delphi is one of the popular day trips from Athens . In ancient times Delphi was considered the center of the world, where the heaven and earth met. The sanctuary at Delphi is dedicated to the God Apollo and is one of the most popular tourist destinations on mainland Greece. Quick Summary Delphi is…

7 Days Itinerary: Tasting the Wines of Greece

Wine has been part of the Greek lifestyle for over 4,000 years. There are seven wine making regions in the country, which produce over 300 indigenous varieties. Fall is definitely the best time to plan to visit these parts of Greece as you may get the chance to see the entire wine picking and wine…

Discount Cards in Athens

Those who travel quite a bit in Europe are used to the discount cards (or passes) available within a city, which combine the public transport with free entrance or discount at major sites. In Athens , there is no such thing as Athens Pass. So you cannot get a combined pass to save both on…

Day trips from Santorini

With so many free things to do in Santorini , who would want to plan a day trip away from the island? I surely would and there are plenty more tourists who think like me. No matter how beautiful a place is or how many things you can do there, you’ll want to explore the…

Getting from Santorini to Turkey (and return)

Visiting Greece and Turkey during the same vacation is very common among travelers. The main reason is that the countries are located quite close and traveling between them is not very expensive either. When you plan to travel from Santorini to Turkey, the only options are: flights and ferries, or a combination of those. Once…

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