Athens is a city that has been built, conquered, built and conquered throughout history. The conquering culture would build the city up in its own image only to have part of it torn down when the city fell once again. This ebb and flow of building and ruining have left a unique multicultural tapestry behind…. Continue Reading
4 Days in Greece: Classical Greece Tour from Athens
This four-day tour of classical Greece is a great way to make history come alive. You’ll visit sites such as Mycenae, Corinth Canal, Olympia, Delphi and mountain-top monasteries, with time to explore on your own after a guided introduction. The tour begins in Athens and includes coach transportation, accommodations, and breakfast and lunch daily. Highlights… Continue Reading
8 Charming Islands Near Athens
If you are lucky enough to be visiting Greece, you should make it a point to see some of the Greek islands. There are quite a few islands that are close to Athens. This makes it easy to do some island-hopping. You can often find ferries that will take you from Athens to a Greek… Continue Reading
11 Most Amazing Hotels in Greece
There are many reasons to stay in Greece. The country is the birthplace of democracy, the Olympics, and a host of beautiful myths of gods, goddesses, and heroes. It has a plethora of spectacular ruins and art pieces in every corner of the country to explore, many of which are thousands of years old. People… Continue Reading
10 Best Athens Hotel Deals
8 Best Day Trips from Athens
From the Acropolis that still dominates the city’s skyline to the ancient Agoura where Socrates and Plato once strolled, Athens is a place where the past is always present. Despite the economic challenges that Greece has faced in recent years, the cradle of Western civilization has plenty of contemporary attractions to offer. As the primary… Continue Reading
22 Top Tourist Attractions in Athens
Athens is a sprawling city established among seven historic hills and surrounded by remarkable mountains. Inhabited for more than 3,000 years, Athens is widely known as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Consisting of a large city center, an urban district and metropolitan area, Athens presents a confusing blend of historical… Continue Reading