One of the most popular questions I am asked, is how to get from Piraeus to Athens. This is because the Piraeus ferry port is a major transport hub. People arrive by cruise ship to Athens here, and most Greek island hopping adventures also start and end at Piraeus. This guide lays out all the options to get from Piraeus port to Athens, using taxi, bus, and train. Arriving at … [Read more...]
Day Trips From Athens Greece | Athens Day Trips to Delphi, Sounion and more
These day trips from Athens are all great suggestions if you find yourself with extra time in the Greek capital. Take your pick from visiting beaches, UNESCO sites, Greek islands and seeing a memorable sunset. Read on to find out more about the best Athens day trips to other parts of Greece.The Best Day Trips From Athens Are you looking for some interesting day trips from Athens, because … [Read more...]
2 Day Bike Tour Around Athens – Cycling Athens to Sounion and back
I recently completed a 2 day bike tour around Athens, cycling to Sounion and back. If you are thinking of cycling in Athens or want to follow the same 2 day Athens bike tour, you'll hopefully find this information of some help. I've included videos I made on the bike tour around Athens, thoughts on cycling in the city, and even news of a cycling path!Athens Bike Tour in February At the … [Read more...]
Athens War Museum – An Athens Museum Guide by Dave’s Travel Pages
The Athens War Museum is housed in one of the more unusual looking buildings in Athens. Spread out over four floors, it exhibits weapons and memorabilia connected with the Greek Armed Forces. Here's a quick guide to visiting.Athens War Museum Few countries have known so much conflict and instability since their creation than Greece. The Greek War of Independence, The Balkans War, World War … [Read more...]
Athens day trip to Hydra | Day cruise from Athens
Combining cosmopolitan chic and quaint laid-back elegance, Hydra island in Greece is located close to Athens. Just two hours away, an Athens day trip to Hydra is the perfect way to experience this charming and unique island.Hydra Island in Greece Hydra is one of the Saronic islands located in the Aegean sea. Due to its reasonably close location with Athens, it has long been a weekend … [Read more...]