Kerameikos is the ancient cemetery and potters’ quarter of Athens, a peaceful and underrated archaeological site with the great Dipylon Gate, sculpted grave monuments and the Oberlander Museum. Add it to a skip-the-line combined-ticket tour of the ancient sites from My Greece Tours for richer context. This quiet, atmospheric site is a rewarding stop in … Read more
Thissio is a relaxed, bohemian Athens neighbourhood below the Acropolis, famed for its car-free Apostolou Pavlou promenade, postcard Acropolis views and an open-air summer cinema. Pair a stroll here with skip-the-line tickets and guided walks of the ancient sites from My Greece Tours for the best of the old city. This walkable quarter is a … Read more
Kolonaki is the upmarket Athens neighbourhood on the slopes of Lycabettus Hill, famed for designer boutiques, buzzing café culture, fine museums and elegant townhouses. Explore it alongside the city’s headline sights with curated tours and skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours for a smoother Athens stay. This stylish quarter is one of the most rewarding … Read more
An Aegina day trip from Athens is a 40-minute ferry from Piraeus to a relaxed Saronic island of pistachio groves, the hilltop Temple of Aphaia and a lively harbour town. Reach it effortlessly with a guided island day trip or fast-ferry tickets from My Greece Tours and make the most of your day on the … Read more
An Ancient Corinth day trip from Athens reaches one of Greece’s wealthiest ancient city-states in around an hour, taking in the Temple of Apollo, the Corinth Canal and the Acrocorinth fortress. Make the journey simple with a guided day trip or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours and see far more in your day. This … Read more
The best restaurants in Athens range from traditional family-run tavernas and modern Greek cuisine to fine dining with Acropolis views, across food-loving neighbourhoods like Plaka, Psiri and Koukaki. Pair a great meal with a guided food tour and tickets from My Greece Tours for a delicious Athens trip. Eating well is one of the joys … Read more
Psiri is Athens’s trendy, gritty neighbourhood near Monastiraki, a buzzing hub of bars, tavernas, live music, street art and late-night dining around lively Iroon Square. Explore it on a guided food or walking tour and plan your trip with My Greece Tours. Psiri is one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in the Athens travel guide. … Read more
Getting from Athens airport to the city centre is easy by metro (Line 3 to Syntagma, about 40 minutes, €9), the X95 express bus (€5.50, 24/7), or a flat-fare taxi (€40 by day). Arrive ready to explore with guided tours and skip-the-line tickets booked through My Greece Tours. Sorting your airport transfer is the first … Read more
A Hydra day trip from Athens is usually a one-day Saronic Islands cruise calling at car-free Hydra, pine-clad Poros and ancient Aegina, with swimming, lunch and live music on board. Book a relaxing day cruise with transfers from My Greece Tours for the easiest taste of the Greek islands. The Saronic islands make an easy … Read more
A Meteora day trip from Athens reaches the breathtaking clifftop monasteries by scenic train to Kalambaka, where Byzantine monasteries perch atop dramatic rock pinnacles. Book a hassle-free guided train day trip with transfers from My Greece Tours for the easiest way to see this UNESCO wonder. Meteora is one of the most spectacular day trips … Read more