Roman Agora of Athens

The Roman Agora (Market of Caesar and Augustus) is located to the east of the original Classic Greek Agora and to the north of the Acropolis . The easiest way to get to the site is by metro. Get off at Monastiraki station, exit to the square and you’ll be able to see the entrance…

Things to do in Mykonos

Mykonos is well known as a party island, but it’s also a romantic destination in Greece. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Mykonos is not exactly the cheapest of the Greek islands. You can find affordable accommodation, but you’ll have to sacrifice the views and some of the facilities. Likewise, there are excellent tavernas…

Top Attractions in Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular one among travelers, filled with historical sites and beaches, where the Greek food is amazing and the scenery invites you to never leave. Crete is 260 km long and only 60 km wide but surely can win a beauty contest, if it were…

Festivals in Athens

Many travelers plan their vacations around various festivals and events in the cities they visit. If Athens is on your must visit list and you want to know what’s going on in the city, then here is a list of festivals taking place each month. January Theofania (Epiphany) : takes place on January 6th. It…

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…

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…

Things to Do in Rhodes

Rhodes , also known as they “sun island” is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece. It is located just 18 km from the coast of Turkey and offers tourists the possibility to explore the nature, visit historical sites and sample the excellent Greek food and wines. Although it’s not the most romantic…

Things to Do in Corfu

Corfu is one of the most popular Greek islands among travelers. While July and August always bring many tourists, you can plan to visit the island during the shoulder season (May, September – October) when the weather is still nice but the prices are lower. Many airlines (including low-cost) offer direct flights into Corfu from…

Top 10 Things to Do in Athens

Trying to write a list of the things to do in Athens will definitely take a long time and soon enough you’ll be faced with a lot of sights to see and not enough time to do everything you want. That’s why, we’ve put together a list of the top attractions in Athens , sights…

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