Athens has among the world’s great museums, from the Acropolis Museum and the great National Archaeological Museum to the Cycladic and Benaki collections. Plan your visits alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The museums are the cultural backbone of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the must-see Acropolis Museum, … Read more
Athens blends ancient bath culture with modern wellness, from traditional hammams near the Acropolis to luxurious hotel spas and the thermal lake of the nearby Riviera. Unwind alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Relaxation is a restorative side of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the best hammams, what … Read more
Athens is a rewarding treasure-hunt for antiques, centred on the Monastiraki flea market, its Sunday market in Avissinia Square and a handful of long-established antique shops. Browse between skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Antiques shopping is a characterful pursuit in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where to shop, … Read more
Athens is one of Europe’s best-value cities for remote work, combining affordable rent, reliable internet, a thriving café and coworking culture and a dedicated digital nomad visa. Settle in alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The remote-work angle is a practical chapter of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover … Read more
Beyond the Acropolis, Athens hides quiet island-like neighbourhoods, secret viewpoints, small specialist museums and green escapes that most visitors miss. Uncover them alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The off-the-beaten-path side is a rewarding layer of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the hidden neighbourhoods, the quieter viewpoints, the … Read more
Athens is an easy and rewarding city for vegetarians, thanks to a tradition of vegetable-based Greek dishes, a growing scene of dedicated vegetarian restaurants and even Michelin-starred meat-free menus. Plan where to eat alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Eating meat-free is a delicious thread through the Athens travel guide. The … Read more
The Presidential Mansion is the official home of the Greek President, standing on Herodou Attikou Street beside the National Garden and guarded by kilted Evzones. Discover it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This stately landmark is a fine stop in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover what the … Read more
Vari is a coastal suburb on the southern Athens Riviera, known for its sandy beach, lively beach clubs and a long tradition of grilled-meat tavernas. Explore the Riviera alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This seaside suburb is a relaxed corner of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where … Read more
Getting from Athens to Naxos means a ferry from the port of Piraeus — a high-speed boat in around three hours and a quarter, or a conventional ferry in five to six hours. Plan the crossing alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The journey to Naxos is a classic next step … Read more
The closest islands to Athens are the Saronic Gulf islands — Aegina, Hydra, Poros, Agistri and Spetses — all reachable by ferry from Piraeus in well under two hours. Plan the boats and island days alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Island escapes are one of the great pleasures of the … Read more