Although Athens is one of the most significant destinations in Greece, it is not the end-all-be-all. Even if you only have a few days to spare, there is plenty of time to indulge in a day-trip from Athens, getting to know the Greek countryside and its beauty. Here, we suggest the best day-trips from Athens we can think of for you to enjoy.
If you're visiting Athens and you want to venture out on a day-trip that will take you away from the Greek capital and help you explore the country a little bit better, a day trip to Meteora is what you're after! Here is everything you need to know about how to spend one day in Meteora and avoid any mishaps so you can enjoy your time in Greece as much as possible!
Continuing our quest for the best island destinations just an hour away from Athens, we introduce to you the island of Aegina, ideal for escaping the rising temperatures of Athens and getting a taste of an authentic Greek island experience!
Planning to spend some time in Athens this summer? Here are some island destinations for you less than an hour away from the city!
Are you planning on spending time at Delphi? Here are the top 10 things to do in Delphi for you to experience your trip to the maximum!
The sanctuary of Delphi, the seat of the oracle of Apollo, is located at the foot of Mount Parnassus in central Greece. Who was Apollo and how did Delphi come to be one of the most important sanctuaries of the ancient world?
Let us welcome you to Argolis, one of the most beautiful locations on the Peloponnesian peninsula. This region offers a unique combination of mountains and sea, art and history, and picturesque villages infiltrated with olive trees. Argolis' capital, Nafplio, is one of the most important and picturesque cities in Greece; a seaport city which was the first official capital of newly-liberated Greece in 1829. The regional unit of Argolis also includes the magnificent city of Epidaurus, where the exceptional Theatre of Epidaurus is located, and Mycenae, one of the major centers of Greek civilization from about 1600 BC to 1100 BC. Last but not least, the beautiful seafront city of Ermioni. If you are not already intrigued, let us delve a bit more into how you can spend a day in Argolis and how the many historical and cultural gems there satisfy any and every taste.
An enigmatic and elusive beauty, the island of Kea is but a stone’s throw from the metropolis of vibrant Athens. Undiscovered and picturesque with its colorful streets, pristine beaches and archaeological sites of mighty empires past, Kea is an island that deserves your attention.
