There’s so much to see in Athens, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This 3-day itinerary will take you through the best sites of the ancient city.
This is MY Athens
Some locals in Athens love their city so much they give free tours to visitors. Not only do you get to meet a resident – you get to see some special places.
Under the blue sky of Athens
I had forgotten about that sky. So blue, so clear. And the neverending azure blanket that lit up the city but also brought an oppressive heat.
Restoring the faith
The Byzantine monasteries of Greece have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The easiest to visit is the Daphni Monastery in outer Athens.
Acropolis wow!
One of the highlights of a visit to Athens is seeing the Acropolis and Parthenon for yourself. It’s stunning from a distance and incredible up close.
Greek tavernas come of age
Where are the best bars in Athens? Well, in Kolonaki, the Greek tavernas have come of age and the hipsters and young people are changing the culture.
The empire that launched a thousand ships
The Greek archaeological site at Mycenae was once the centre of power for the Mycenaeans, who in legend set sail a thousands ships to attack Troy.
How to sail without lifting a finger
There are lots of ways to sail the Greek islands. But this tour was the ultimate combination of independence, comfort and relaxation.
Jackie’s island
It was on Greece’s Skorpios island that Jackie Onassis was famously photographed naked by a paparazzo. Tight security today makes it difficult to visit.