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…

Day trips from Mykonos

Mykonos is one of the most popular Greek islands. Every year, tourists come here for the nightlife , history, beaches, scenery and food. But it’s also very true that Mykonos is not a cheap island. Flights to Mykonos are not very hard to find, but they are not very cheap although low-cost carriers fly here.…