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
A Methana day trip from Athens reaches a dramatic volcanic peninsula in the Saronic Gulf, with a hikeable volcano crater, healing thermal springs, scenic trails and a pretty neoclassical harbour town. Plan this offbeat nature escape with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours. This volcanic adventure is an unusual option in the … 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
Mount Hymettus rises on the eastern edge of Athens, a forested mountain of hiking trails, Byzantine monasteries, wild herbs and famous honey, with stunning sunset views over the city and the sea. Add a green, scenic escape to your trip with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This mountain on the … Read more
Mount Parnitha is the highest mountain and national park near Athens, with forest hiking trails, rich wildlife, a free cable car, the Mont Parnes casino and cool mountain air just 30 kilometres from the city. Combine a mountain escape with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for the best of Athens … Read more
Santorini hiking is led by the spectacular Fira-to-Oia caldera trail, with shorter walks to Skaros Rock, the Profitis Ilias monastery and the craters of the Nea Kameni volcano. The clifftop paths offer some of the finest views in Greece. This guide covers the best trails, the difficulty, the timing and tips for hiking. Walking is … Read more
Skaros Rock is a dramatic volcanic headland jutting into the caldera below Imerovigli, once the site of Santorini’s medieval capital and great fortress. A short, scenic hike reaches it for some of the island’s finest 360-degree views. This guide covers the history, the hike, the chapel below and how to visit. Skaros is one of … Read more
Santorini’s finest walk, the Fira to Oia trail, is a roughly 10.5-kilometre caldera-edge trail from the capital to Oia, taking two and a half to five hours past Firostefani, Imerovigli and Skaros Rock with non-stop views. This guide covers the route, the distance, the difficulty and the tips you need to walk it. The cliff-top … Read more
Running the length of the island from the far south to the north, the Corfu Trail is a 180-kilometre waymarked long-distance walking route that takes 10 to 15 days to complete. It reveals a green, traditional Corfu far from the resorts. This guide covers the route, the day walks, the difficulty and the best time … Read more
Mount Pantokrator Corfu is the island’s highest peak, rising to 906 metres above the north-east coast and crowned by a monastery. Its summit gives a 360-degree view over all of Corfu, the Ionian Sea, the Albanian mountains and, on a clear day, the heel of Italy. This guide covers how to reach the top, the … Read more