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
Andros, the lush northern Cyclades island, is a short ferry from Rafina near Athens — green, mountainous and famous for hiking trails, beaches and a handsome Chora. Plan the trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Andros is one of the more rewarding island escapes in the Athens travel guide. The … 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
Getting from Athens to Paros is easy by ferry from Piraeus, with high-speed and conventional vessels reaching the lovely central Cycladic island in 2.5 to 5 hours. Plan your island trip alongside skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a smooth journey to one of the best hubs of the Cyclades. This island-transfer … Read more
Rafina port is the second ferry port of Athens and the closest to the airport, serving fast, often quicker ferries to Mykonos, Tinos, Andros and the northern Cyclades. Plan island-hopping and transfers alongside tours and tickets from My Greece Tours for a smooth start to your island adventure. This practical transport guide complements the wider … Read more
A Kea (Tzia) day trip from Athens reaches the closest Cycladic island, just an hour by ferry from Lavrio, with superb hiking trails, the ancient Lion of Kea, the lovely hilltop capital Ioulida and quiet, clear-water beaches. Plan this elegant, uncrowded escape with tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. This refined island escape is … Read more
Mykonos island hopping reaches a wealth of nearby Cyclades islands by frequent ferries, from quick hops to Tinos, Syros, Naxos and Paros to longer runs to Ios and Santorini, making Mykonos a superb hub for exploring the Greek islands. This guide covers the best nearby islands, ferry times, day trips, sample routes and tips. Mykonos … Read more
Naxos from Mykonos is an easy ferry hop of 35 minutes to 1.5 hours across the Cyclades, with frequent summer sailings making it a great day trip or longer stay to see the largest Cycladic island’s beaches, ancient Portara and mountain villages. This guide covers the ferry options, times, costs, what to see and tips … Read more
Mykonos scuba diving reveals reefs, walls, caves and the Anna II shipwreck in the clear Aegean, with PADI and SSI dive centres on the south beaches offering try dives for beginners, courses and guided dives. This guide covers the best dive sites, the marine life, the centres and courses, the costs and tips for diving … Read more
Mykonos vs Crete weighs a small, glamorous party island against Greece’s vast, varied largest island. Mykonos is for beach clubs, nightlife and a short, iconic trip, while Crete offers ancient sites, diverse stunning beaches, mountains, world-class food and far better value over a longer stay. This guide compares them on beaches, history, food, cost, time … Read more