Top 5 Marinas Near Athens & Things You Need to Know

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You’re chartering a yacht in Greece and looking for the best marinas near Athens to dock for a few days. There are nine marinas in the area, and choosing between them isn’t easy. Each offers unique experiences and attractions. Athens Marina A sailing holiday is a perfect way to see the sights and skip the […]

Yacht charter guide to Greece and the Greek islands

Greece is a country surrounded by three different beautiful seas. It has some of the most gorgeous islands in the world, friendly locals and warm holiday whether that would be a dream for any sailing enthusiast. One great way to discover the exciting islands and get a taste of the local culture is by sea. […]

Top 10 places to visit in Athens, Greece

Greece is one of the hottest vacation destinations but a lot of people are not aware because the country’s numerous tourist attractions are often under reported. After going through some of the tourist destinations in Athens, capital of Greece, you may likely change your next vacation destination to the city. 1.Open air cinemas Have you […]

Athens Top 10 Attractions

Greece is literally a vast archaeological site, an open museum if you may.  The country was inhabited from prehistoric times so almost anywhere you dig in the Greece you may possibly come across traces of human civilization.  Construction projects are often delayed as once something is found the job must stop and the proper authorities […]

The Athens Stop Over

Parthenon in Greece

Would you travel to France and not visit the Eiffel Tower?  So why would someone come to Greece and not visit the Parthenon?  The main reason that most visitors site is that they do not want to waste time in Athens so that they have more time to spend on the Greek Islands.  I must […]

Ride the Athens Metro back to Ancient Greece

Taking a ride on the Athens Metro will surely make you feel like you are taking a ride back to Ancient Greece.  It is almost as if you do not have to visit a museum in Athens to get a flavor of the Ancient world.  Train stations along the Athens Metro line give you sneak […]

Delos Vacations Top Greece Archeological Sites

Delphi, Knossos, the Acropolis of Athens and Olympia are among the archeological sites that left the most lasting impression on those who visited them according the Greek National Tourism Office in Fall of 2010.     Delphi Is one of the most impressive archeological sites anywhere, and the ancient Greeks believed that it was the […]

Explore the Athens Riviera

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You don’t need to get on a ferry to escape the bustle of the Greek capital: Just 10 miles south of the city –typically a 30-40 minute drive– you will find a place where urban sprawl gives way to an idyllic palm fringed setting.  Swim, relax at a waterfront café, walk the picture-perfect pedestrian streets […]

Free Things to do while in Athens

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Who says it takes a lot of Euros to explore Athens.  Once upon a time Greece was marketed as a cheap holiday with many guide books touting “Athens for $5.00 a day”.  Those days are long gone, but thankfully there are still some things that you can do for free when visiting the capital of […]

Athens, Sightseeing at Night

Athens By Night Sightseeing Tour is a Great way to take in the Ancient City with little fuss.   This Tour of Athens will bring you a spectacular view of the Ancient Acropolis illuminated in a way that even the Ancient Gods would have approved. This fantastic Sightseeing trip of Athens will also offer a a […]

Athens Greece, Live as if on a Greek Island

What if want to stay in Athens, but want to feel like you are on a Cosmopolitan Greek Island?  Below Sofia LaBoheme gives her suggestions for the Athens Riviera.   Question:  Where to stay? Answer:  The Margi versus Astir Palace.  Both are situated in the most exclusive area of the so-called Athenian Riviera, Vouliagmeni and […]

Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Greece

If you plan on visiting Greece and will only have a short time in Athens we recommend visiting the fully renovated National Archeological Museum which is one of the biggest and most remarkable archeological museums in the world.   With its numerous and outstanding exhibits the visit will give you the opportunity to travel back in […]

Cape Sounion Half Day Sighstseeing Tour

Cape Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The ruins bear the deeply engraved name of English Romantic poet Lord Byron (1788–1824) Cape sounion greece […]

Athens, Not Just the Acropolis

You don’t need to catch the first ferry out of Athens to find beach, nightclubs, water sports and bikinis.   Only 10 miles south of the capital city of Athens you will find palm trees and endless miles of golden coast and beautiful sea.  Swim, relax at a waterfront cafe, walk the marinas, indulge in water […]

Sightseeing Greece: Athens Sites & Classical Tours

If you do nothing else while in Athens, visit the Acropolis, or ‘High City’, a testament to the Golden Age of Greece. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, it dominates the modern city and is Greece’s most famous symbol.  There are also an array of tours you can take departing from Athens via a luxury motor […]

Athens Best Views: from High above the City

Athens has many wonderful sites where you can find the Best view the City.   Feel Free to visit during Sunset or any other time of the day that you choose.  Here is a list of locations to get you the best View of Athens: Lycabettus Hill The panoramic view from this vantage point will offer […]