Getting from Athens airport to Piraeus port, the gateway to the islands, is easy by direct metro, the 24-hour X96 express bus or a taxi. Plan your ferry connection alongside island tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a smooth journey from plane to boat. This practical transfer guide complements the wider Athens travel … Read more
A Mystras day trip from Athens reaches a spectacular Byzantine ghost city of frescoed churches, palaces and a castle cascading down a mountainside near Sparta. Make the long journey to this UNESCO wonder effortless with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours, often paired with ancient Sparta. This Byzantine marvel is a rewarding … Read more
A Monemvasia day trip from Athens reaches a spectacular medieval fortress town built into a giant rock rising from the sea in the southern Peloponnese, with car-free cobbled lanes, Byzantine churches and breathtaking castle views. Make the long journey easier with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours. This dramatic fortress town is … Read more
An Ancient Olympia day trip from Athens reaches the sacred sanctuary where the Olympic Games were born, with the Temple of Zeus, the original stadium and a superb archaeological museum. Make the long journey effortless with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours, the cradle of the Olympics. This bucket-list excursion is a … Read more
An Athens bike tour, usually on an easy electric bike, is a fun and efficient way to glide past the Acropolis, ancient sites, neighbourhoods and even the coast at a relaxed pace, covering far more than on foot. Book one alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for an active way to … Read more
This Athens taxi guide covers taxi fares, the fixed airport flat rate, and how Uber and Bolt work in Greece, where they dispatch the official yellow taxis. Plan smooth, fair-priced rides alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a hassle-free trip. This practical transport guide complements the wider Athens travel guide. … Read more
Voula is a relaxed, cosmopolitan beachside suburb on the Athenian Riviera, between glitzy Glyfada and upscale Vouliagmeni, with sandy organised beaches, a lively square, good restaurants and a scenic coastal walk. Combine a beach day with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This Riviera gem is a seaside corner of the Athens … Read more
Chalandri is a leafy, upscale northern suburb of Athens with a lively café-filled square, buzzing nightlife, boutique shopping, the open-air Rematia festival theatre and easy access to Mount Penteli. Discover this stylish local district alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This sophisticated suburb is a local-life corner of the Athens travel … Read more
The Maria Callas Museum near Syntagma is the first museum anywhere devoted to the legendary soprano, a moving collection of costumes, letters, photographs and recordings across an elegant neoclassical building. Discover this cultural gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This museum to a legend is a cultural highlight of the … Read more
Plato’s Academy is the green archaeological park where the philosopher Plato founded his famous school around 387 BC, regarded as the first university of the Western world. Explore this profound, peaceful site alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours, the cradle of Western learning. This birthplace of the university is a thoughtful … Read more