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…

Winter in Greece

A while ago, WhyGo Greece debated the Top 5 Reasons to Visit Greece during Winter . Now it’s time to discuss a bit more about what to actually do and where to go during the off-season.

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.

Getting from Athens to Istanbul [updated 2023]

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

Getting from Athens to Santorini: a flight or a ferry ride away? [updated 2023]

What’s the best way to get from Athens to Santorini? Learn more from this post.

Getting from Athens to Kefalonia (and return) [updated 2023]

Kefalonia is best known for being the setting of “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” and is also the largest of the Ionian Islands.

Spring in Greece

The beautiful wildflowers are in bloom, the weather is pleasant and there are plenty of things to do now in Greece. Spring is considered shoulder season, hence the prices are affordable and the crowds have not yet arrived.

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…

Getting from Athens to Thessaloniki

Many travelers need to get from Athens to Thessaloniki (or the other way around) at some point during their vacation in Greece. Both cities have incredible sights to see and offer excellent night life and shopping opportunities.

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