A Galaxidi day trip from Athens reaches a beautiful, island-like seaside town of grand captains’ mansions, twin harbours, bougainvillea lanes and seafood tavernas on the Gulf of Corinth, just below Delphi. Make it effortless with a guided tour or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours, perfectly paired with Delphi. This charming maritime town is a … Read more
Kaisariani Monastery on Mount Hymettus is a peaceful 11th-century Byzantine monastery wrapped in a beautiful pine forest just minutes from central Athens, with frescoes, a sacred spring and hiking trails. Add a green, historic escape to your trip with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This tranquil Byzantine retreat is a … Read more
A Hosios Loukas (Osios Loukas) day trip from Athens reaches a UNESCO-listed Byzantine monastery of dazzling 11th-century golden mosaics, set in a peaceful valley of olive and almond trees near Delphi. Make it effortless with a guided tour or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours, often paired with Delphi and Arachova. Plan the whole trip … Read more
A Thermopylae day trip from Athens reaches the legendary “Hot Gates”, where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their heroic stand against Persia in 480 BC, with the Leonidas monument, Kolonos hill and a battle museum. Make it effortless with a guided tour or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours, often paired with Delphi. … Read more
A Nemea wine day trip from Athens reaches Greece’s premier red-wine region in about 90 minutes, with rolling Agiorgitiko vineyards, family-run winery tastings and the ancient Temple of Zeus nearby. Make it effortless with a guided wine tour or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours for the perfect blend of wine and history. This rewarding … Read more
A Vravrona (Brauron) day trip from Athens reaches a quiet, uncrowded ancient sanctuary of Artemis in a green coastal valley east of the city, with a 5th-century BC temple, the Bear maidens’ stoa and a fine museum. Pair it with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a peaceful slice of … Read more
An Agistri day trip from Athens is a short ferry from Piraeus to a small, pine-covered Saronic island of turquoise water, quiet beaches and an unspoilt, crowd-free feel. Make it effortless with ferry tickets or a guided cruise from My Greece Tours and enjoy more of your day on this hidden island. Plan the whole … Read more
An Arachova day trip from Athens reaches a chic stone-built mountain town on Mount Parnassus, famed for its winter glamour, skiing, traditional weaving and its closeness to ancient Delphi. Pair it with Delphi on a guided day trip or skip-the-line tour from My Greece Tours for the perfect mountain-and-history day. This stylish mountain escape is … Read more
A Spetses day trip from Athens reaches an elegant, car-light Saronic island of grand neoclassical mansions, horse-drawn carriages and pretty pine-backed beaches by ferry from Piraeus. Make it effortless with ferry tickets or a guided cruise from My Greece Tours and enjoy more of your day on the island. This refined island escape is a … Read more
A Marathon day trip from Athens reaches the famous plain where an outnumbered Athenian army defeated Persia in 490 BC, the burial mound of the fallen, a museum and the pine-backed Schinias beach, just 42 kilometres from the city. Make it simple with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours for the full … Read more
An Eleusis (Elefsina) day trip from Athens reaches the ancient sanctuary of the Eleusinian Mysteries, sacred to the goddess Demeter, just 23 kilometres west of the city. Pair this off-the-beaten-path site with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for the full mythological story. This fascinating, lesser-known excursion is a hidden gem … Read more
Getting from Athens to Meteora takes you to the spectacular monasteries perched atop towering rock pinnacles in central Greece, by train, organised tour, car or bus. Make it effortless with a guided trip or tickets from My Greece Tours and focus on the views rather than the logistics. This unforgettable journey is among the greatest … Read more