Underground Art and Archaeology
Have you found yourself in Athens on a holiday, and the sites are closed? Or perhaps it’s a rare rainy day and you’d like to find a way to stay under cover, yet still see some sites? How about an … Read More
Archeology
Athens Discount Card
Special tourist & visitor discounts at select Athens businesses Groupon and other coupon programs are all the rage these days. So much so that no one expects to pay full price for anything anymore (trust me, I know this from … Read More
Beyond Athens: Exploring Ramnous
As you plan your trip to Athens you’ll quickly learn about the popular Athens day trips: a half day to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Posiedon, a full day trip to explore the Argoloid peninsula with a stop in … Read More
Athens Daytrips: A scared spring & an oracle
It may sound like Delphi, but its not. In fact if you aren’t keen on a 2.5 – 3 hour drive (each way) to reach the site where the famous Oracle of Delphi held court, perhaps you’ll be intrigued to … Read More
Athens Museums offering several specials in May 2012
May 19, 2012 is the Night of the European Museum and several Athens museums will be open until midnight in honor of this day. The Museum of Cycladic Art will host guided tours through both its special exhibits and its permanent collection … Read More
A surprising stroll in Athens
Athens has lots of popular walks, but most visitors would never consider taking a walk to Athens’ “most excellent suburb”, thinking, of course, it way to far to attempt on foot. But to the surprise of most people who venture … Read More
Wow, look at THAT building!
I spend alot of my time in Athens walking. I find the city center to be a very “walkable” area, (ok, I concede, some streets are lacking when it comes to nicely paved sidewalks, but as far as distances are … Read More
Marathon is more than a race
First published in 2010 – Reposted for the upcoming Athens Marathon in November 2011 With this year being the 2500th anniversary of the first Marathon, I’ve finally decided to make the rounds of that historic area 40 km from my … Read More
Extended Archaeological Site Hours around Greece
Archaeological Sites and Museums operating on extended hours Note that these hours are subject to change and are valid as of June 2011 1. Acropolis of Athens (8.00-19.00) 2. Museum of Byzantine Culture – Thessaloniki (8.00-20.00, Monday 13.30-20.00) 3. Thessaloniki … Read More
Free Museum & Acropolis Entrance in May!!!
Are you in Athens this coming week? If so, plan accordingly because in honor of International Museum Day – the Acropolis & other sites are FREE on May 18, 2001.