Where to store luggage in Athens — self-service lockers and staffed left-luggage at the airport, Monastiraki, Syntagma and around the centre. Free your hands alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Storing bags smooths the practical side of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where to store luggage, the airport … Read more
This guide to public holidays in Athens covers the national holiday dates, the movable Orthodox Easter holidays, what closes and how they affect your trip. Plan around them alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Knowing the holidays helps you use the Athens travel guide smoothly. The sections below cover the national … Read more
These essential Athens travel tips cover when to go, getting around, booking the Acropolis, staying safe and local etiquette for a smooth first visit. Plan your trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. A little know-how makes the most of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the best time … Read more
Athens is increasingly easy for gluten-free and celiac travellers, with dedicated gluten-free restaurants, bakeries and many naturally safe Greek dishes. Plan where to eat alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Eating gluten-free is a practical thread through the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover how gluten-free friendly Athens is, the … Read more
The laiki agora is the weekly open-air farmers market that visits every Athens neighbourhood, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and flowers. Experience it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The laiki is a vivid slice of local life in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover what the laiki is, … Read more
Athens has great-value hostels for budget travellers and backpackers, many with rooftop bars and Acropolis views, close to the sights. Plan a budget stay alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Hostels open up the Athens travel guide to budget travellers. The sections below cover whether Athens is good for hostels, the … Read more
Syros, the elegant capital of the Cyclades, is a ferry from Piraeus near Athens, famous for the grand neoclassical port town of Ermoupoli. Plan the trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Syros is a sophisticated island escape in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover how to get there, … Read more
Tinos, the Cycladic island of pilgrimage and marble villages, is a ferry from Rafina near Athens, famed for its great church and craft traditions. Plan the trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Tinos is a soulful island escape in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover how to get … Read more
Athens is increasingly dog-friendly, with designated dog parks, pet-welcoming cafés, walkable green spaces and some dog beaches nearby. Plan a trip with your dog alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Travelling with a dog adds a new angle to the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover how dog-friendly Athens is, … Read more
Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, making spring and autumn the sweet spots for a visit. Plan your timing alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Weather shapes every trip in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the climate overview, the seasons in … Read more