Anyone visiting the Greek capital is guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Who wouldn’t enjoy visiting ancient ruins and eating delicious Mediterranean cuisine with a view of the Acropolis? Extended ...

Like other major cities in Europe, Athens has its share of bus tours. Options include hop-on, hop-off bus tours with open air seating on an upper deck and inside seating below, but you can also book ...

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Greece has plenty to offer travelers from the ancient remains in Athens to the picturesque beaches on Crete to the iconic white buildings that dot Mykonos. With more than 200 islands to explore, ...

The birthplace of Western civilization is surely where all Greek island-hopping should begin—Athens. Where the rambling streets of the Plaka rub shoulders with the sprawling squares of Sytagma. Before ...

For the Athens-bound, the well-known mix of Greek sun, sea and classical antiquity may feel like an obvious draw, but do not be distracted by the clichés; there are riches aplenty far beyond these in ...