columns at the Delphi archaeological site

Visit Delphi: the site and its museum

If you’re in Athens, a visit to Delphi is a must. It’s one of those easy and [...]
The most beautiful sites around Athens - archeological sites athens - ancient sites athens - excursion athens

The most beautiful archaeological sites around Athens

During your stay in Athens, you have already seen the Acropolis and Athens’ main [...]
Sounion at sunset

How to get to Cape Sounion from Athens?

Cape Sounion is a magical place! It’s only 65 kilometers from Athens, so you can easily make [...]
Dafni monastery in Greece

Dafni monastery (Daphni)

The Dafni monastery is a must-see for those who appreciate Byzantine art. Richly decorated in the [...]
Visit the archaeological site of Eleusis Elefsina

The mysteries of the archaeological site of Eleusis (Elefsina)

Located some 20 km west of Athens, the archaeological site of Elefsina (Eleusis in Greek) was an [...]
The Oropos amphiareion: an archaeological site near Athens

Amphiareion of Oropos: an archaeological site near Athens

The Amphiaraio (or Amphiareion, depending on the spelling) of Oropos is an archaeological site near [...]
Ancient Theatre of Thorikos - Archaeological Site of Thorikos

Visit to the archaeological site of Thorikos and the surrounding area

The archaeological site of Thorikos (Greek: Θορικό) lies on the seafront in southeastern [...]
visit the corinth canal with a cruise, in Greece

The Corinth Canal by boat, a cruise like no other

The Corinth Canal is a must-see in Greece! Just 1 hour’s drive from Athens and on the way to [...]
Acrocorinth, a beautiful excursion around Athens - around athenes - day trip around athenes - corinth and acrocorinth - peloponnese

The Acrocorinth: Ancient citadel an hour from Athens

A strategic point between the Peloponnese and Attica for centuries, Corinth boasted one of the most [...]
Archaeological Site of Ramnous in Greece, beautiful site near the sea

Rhamnous: an archaeological site with a breathtaking view!

The archaeological site of Rhamnous is about 1 hour from Athens and a 20-minute drive from [...]
Lake Vouliagmeni and the ancient site of the Perachora Heraion

Around Athens - Ancient sites and turquoise waters: the Perachora Heraion and Vouliagmeni Lake

We’re often looking for ideas for day trips or weekend getaways around Athens. And we [...]
Cape Sounion near Athens

Cape Sounion: a wonderful day trip around Athens

Ah, Cape Sounion, what a wonder! If you want to get away from Athens for a day, this is a perfect [...]

What to do around Athens? Here are plenty of ideas for spending a day around Athens: beaches, archaeological sites, island hopping. We have lots of ideas and good plans to share