Tourism
Tourism
Explore Greece With Joanna Kalafatis’ Greek Travel Guide
Many Greek travel guides have been written over the years to help tourists navigate the wonderful country of Greece. However, some areas of the country are way more popular with tourists than others. If you want to experience something...
Greek News
Greece to Raise Entrance Fees for Museums, Ancient Sites
Greece's Central Archaeological Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new entrance fees to ancient sites and museums that raise prices, abolish unified tickets for multiple sites, and reduce ticket categories to five levels.
Greece is a treasure trove of ancient sites...
Greek News
Greek Island of Paros to Implement Digital Parking System
The Greek island of Paros, world-renowned for its idyllic scenery and a popular tourist destination, is subject to one major problem every summer—lack of parking availability. In the summer months, tourists swarm the island and since they either rent...
Ancient Greece
Cleopatra’s Ancient Pools: The Thermal Springs Built for the Queen
Once believed to have hosted the Ptolemaic queen of Egypt herself, the Cleopatra Pools - also known as the Pamukkale Antique Pool - is a popular tourist attraction in modern-day Turkey.
The Cleopatra Pools are located in what was once...
Greece
Odontotos: Greece’s Amazing Cog Railway of the Peloponnese
The "Odontotos" railway in Greece, one of the few surviving cog railways in Europe, travels across the country and over and through its spectacular mountains.
People in many mountainous countries in Europe and beyond are used to cog, or "rack,"...
Greece
Lefkada Island in the Ionian Sea: A Touch of the Caribbean in Greece
Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and is easily accessed by car.
With hospitable locals and many activities to offer, the island prides...
Archaeology
Ten Ancient Sites You Must See While in Athens
The city of Athens has seen a dramatic transformation towards modernity over the last several years. It has now turned into one of the most trendy cities of Europe, offering endless cultural events, exhibitions, and concerts every single day...
Economy
Greece’s Tourism Figures Skyrocket in 2023
Greece's tourism figures have soared in the first 10 months of the year, as the air and road arrivals data published by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) show.
Specifically in the January-October 2023 period, 23 million international air arrivals were...
Tourism
The 25 Stops of Jesus and the Holy Family in Egypt
Twenty-five locations in Egypt make up the trail that Joseph, Mary and infant Jesus followed as they fled King Herod's soldiers.
Archaeology
Ten of the Acropolis Museum’s Most Beautiful Exhibits
The Acropolis Museum located only 330 meters (1,000 feet) from the famed hill of the same name hosts some of the world's most important antiquities
Greece
Ten Reasons to Take a Winter Trip to Greece
Winter in Greece can be magical! Although Greece is most often thought of as a summer travel destination, the country is incredibly beautiful during the winter, and very few tourists know of its winter charms.
The weather
Greece enjoys up to...
Greece
Greece’s Top Winter Destinations
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Greece is known around the world for its sunny summers, white sand beaches, and crystal- clear waters, but there is another equally magical and exciting side to the country. There are many winter destinations that will make anyone drop...
Europe
Best Greek Travel Destinations 2023 Awarded by UK Travelers
The favorite holiday destinations of British travelers for 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Greek Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Six Park Place London, organized by the office of the Greek National Tourism Organization in...
Greek News
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels Shines at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels has won several awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 which was held recently in Athens.
The chain has some of the most luxurious line-up of beautiful hotels in the Aegean, including the islands...
Greek News
The Washington Post Includes Sifnos in Top 10 Fall Destinations
The Washington Post has included the Greek island of Sifnos on its list of top ten off-season beach destinations for fall.
The newspaper emphasized Sifnos' allure as an off-the-beaten-path gem nestled within the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in...