The Pythian Games were one of the great pan-Hellenic festivals of the ancient Greek world, staged high on the slopes of Mount Parnassus at the sanctuary of Delphi in honour of the god Apollo. Held once every four years, they ranked second only to the Olympic Games in prestige, drawing athletes, musicians, poets and spectators … Read more
The Acropolis history runs from a Mycenaean fortress and Archaic temples through the Persian destruction of 480 BC to Pericles’ Golden Age masterpieces like the Parthenon, then Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and modern eras. Explore this sacred rock with expert skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours to bring its 3,000-year story to life. … Read more
A Delos tour from Mykonos is a short boat trip to the sacred, uninhabited island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, where guided walks reveal one of Greece’s greatest archaeological sites. This guide covers the boats, the tours, what to see, the museum and practical tips. … Read more
Guide to ancient Greek ruins: how to plan smarter, beat heat and crowds, and read sites fast. Must-sees from Athens, Acropolis, Delphi & Olympia to Delos & Knossos. Powered by GetYourGuide Every summer we end up doing the same thing in Greece: we say, “This year we’ll relax,” and then, somehow, we’re hiking up to … Read more