Nestled in the north-east of Greece, Serres is a captivating destination for a day trip from Thessaloniki. Approximately ninety-five kilometres away, the town is a blend of Byzantine and Ottoman history with its churches and the Mehmet Bey Mosque. The Koula, a Byzantine acropolis tower, stands on a wooded hill offering panoramic views. Visitors can … Read more
Mount Athos is the monastic republic that fills the third and easternmost finger of Halkidiki, a self-governed peninsula of twenty ruling monasteries closed to the wider world by an ancient rule. The cruise from Thessaloniki carries travellers along its west coast, close enough to read the walls, towers, and domes of the monasteries from the … Read more
Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, sits in the north, roughly 230 km northeast of the Meteora rock pillars above Kalabaka. The drive covers 2.5 to 3 hours on the A2 Egnatia motorway before you turn south toward Grevena and Kalabaka. Rail and intercity bus both link the two, and organised tours run direct. This transport node … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Agios Nikolaos means heading west along the coast toward Heraklion, an easy day out by tour or hire car. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete is within reach of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit, organized tours, driving … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Rethymno means a moderate drive east along the north coast, best done as an organized tour or a self-drive. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Rethymno sits along the coast from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit, organized tours, driving and the bus, … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Chania means a long trip across Crete, best done as an organized day tour or a self-drive with an early start. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Chania lies far to the west of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether it is worth the trip, organized … Read more
Milos and Kimolos are close neighbours linked by a short ferry, easy to combine as a day trip or a two-island stay. Plan ferries and tours through My Greece Tours. Pairing the two is a natural plan in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover why they pair so well, visiting Kimolos as a … Read more
A Milos day trip from Santorini is possible by fast ferry in around two hours, with a few hours to explore. Plan ferries and tours through My Greece Tours. A day trip from Santorini is a popular question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover whether it works, getting there, what you can … Read more
A Milos day trip from Athens is possible by flight or fast ferry, but tight, as travel eats most of the day. Plan transfers and tours through My Greece Tours. Reaching Milos in a day from Athens is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover whether a day trip works, … Read more
Kimolos, the quiet island just off Milos, makes an easy day trip — a ten to fifteen minute ferry from Pollonia to Psathi. Plan it with tours, boat trips and tickets from My Greece Tours. This nearby island is a rewarding excursion in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover how to get to … Read more