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The Acropolis Museum in Athens The Acropolis Museum, located in the historical area of Makriyianni, southeast of the Acropolis in Athens, offers a captivating experience for all ages. Just 300 meters from the Acropolis itself, the museum showcases finds from sanctuaries on the Acropolis slopes and everyday objects used by Athenians throughout history. Its unique architectural design, with abundant windows, gives visitors the impression that the museum floats above the archaeological excavation. Don’t miss the marble Parthenon sculptures, including the iconic Caryatids, which once functioned as columns at the Erechtheion temple. Recently, the museum opened an ancient Athenian neighborhood for…

The Peloponnese region recently released a promotional video highlighting the beauty and tourism offerings of the area, titled: “Peloponnese: Greece Beyond the Obvious”. The video is part of the region’s tourism campaign aimed at establishing the Peloponnese as a destination to experience genuine Greece and traditional Greek hospitality. The video will motivate last-minute visitors and highlights the easy access to the Peloponnese. Have a look at the video and read on to find our favorite things to do in the Peloponnese for families. The Peloponnese for families Over the years, we have been visiting and reviewing many destinations and hotels in…

Greece with family is a great vacation idea. We believe that Greece is one of the best countries in the world to take the kids on vacation. Beautiful coastlines, calm seas, golden sandy beaches, and lots of ice cream. In this article, we have listed the reasons why we believe that is a great destination for family vacations! Family Vacations in Greece Greece is a fantastic country for family vacations. Part of this comes down to the natural warmth that Greek’s show towards kids. Greeks love kids and kids are welcome everywhere. Part is the fact that Greece is an…

Athens is a perfect departure point for day trips in the Peloponnese, mainland Greece and the beautiful islands near Athens. If you need a break from the ‘chaos’ of Athens, look no further. In this post, we will start to collect our favorite day tours from Athens. They will help you plan your Athens stay and your Greek family adventure itinerary. Whether you’re looking for art, culture, adventure, or ruins, we’ve got something for you! So let’s get to it. Here are the best family-friendly day trips from Athens. Day Trips from Athens: Aegina Island Aegina island is one of the Argo-Saronic gulf…

The National Art Gallery of Greece has finally opened its doors again. After eight years of renovation, the nation’s most important art museum is back, showing its visitors an impressive exhibition of iconic artworks. You will find more information about visiting Athens with kids and the National Art Gallery. The National Art Gallery in the New York Times A feature published recently in the online edition of The New York Times (NYT) highlights Athens‘  impressive art venues, restaurants and hotels that have been developed in the Greek capital during the last two years. The NYT article also refers to new and old cultural venues worth exploring in…

Post in Greek about Summer Camp Athens Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Summer Camp Athens Museum 2021 Το Μουσείο Κοτσανά «βγαίνει έξω» ξανά και προσκαλεί τους μικρούς του «εφευρέτες»σε μια συναρπαστική κατασκήνωση γεμάτηπαιχνίδι, τεχνολογία, γνώση και μοναδικές εκπλήξεις! Το Μουσείο Κοτσανά ανοίγει και πάλι για το κοινό και πιστό στο ραντεβού του, προσκαλεί και φέτος τους μικρούς του «εφευρέτες» στην πιο δροσερή καλοκαιρινή κατασκήνωση της πόλης, διοργανώνοντας από τις 28 Ιουνίου έως τις 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 ένα πλούσιο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα που έχει στόχο να προσφέρει στα παιδιά ξέγνοιαστες στιγμές ψυχαγωγίας, με πρώτιστη μέριμνα την υγεία και την ασφάλειά τους. Αποσκευές μας…

Message for the official opening of the tourism season in Paros Setting sail in Paros! As of today, tourism restarts throughout Greece following the lifting of restrictive measures for covid-19; and Paros island is as ready as it gets to welcome the new season: – About 25% of the adult population has already been vaccinated. Vaccination will have been completed on the island within June, as part of the government’s “Liberty in Blue” initiative. – Restaurants, bars, cafés, beach bars are now open under strict protocols for staff – Museums and cultural sites are also open (find them all here)…

Verita International School is open for admissions, registering new students for the school year 2021/2022. Let’s take a look at this south Athens-based, English-speaking, international school focused on inquiry-based learning and emotional intelligence. Verita International School Athens Verita International School was founded in 2008 […] and is located in Glyfada, an international suburb in South Athens on the Athens Riviera. The school is an English-speaking, international-based educational institution that follows the National Curriculum of England from Nursery to Secondary (secondary school opening soon). Although international, the program does include daily Greek language lessons. Verita is family-owned and operated. Mr. Michael Wolpner…

The idea of this post started when over the years we were approached by other parents – friends, colleagues, and relatives who live abroad – asking questions like ‘We’d like to go on a family vacation to Crete but where exactly should we go?’ Or ‘Do you know any nice hotels in Crete which are kid-friendly?’ Because we know the island really very well and have visited many Cretan resorts and hotels over the years, we collected our favorites in our list of the Best Family Hotels in Crete! Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning we earn a small…

The best cruising destinations including Greece! A lot of people that head out on a vacation aren’t big fans of the “down time”, which basically has you sitting in a hotel somewhere until you have something else to do. If you’re one of these people, heading out on a cruise is the perfect vacation. There’s no down time here – you’re enjoying and having fun 24/7 from the moment you embark on a cruise, up until the moment that cruise is over. If you’re contemplating heading out on a cruise, private charters are the way to go. You get a…

Over the past 12 years, we reviewed many family hotels and resorts in Greece. A good family hotel should offer that perfect blend of relaxation opportunities, a safe beach, and kid-friendly activities. Families and family time are an important part of Greek culture, and when combined with a luxury resort, you can’t go wrong! We’ve brought together the best family resorts in Greece, guaranteeing the perfect family vacation. We focus on the beachside hotels and resorts as well as those in Athens. Get ready to book your summer vacation with this list of the best family hotels in Greece! In…

Greece is the ultimate holiday destination for millions of people around the world including families. It is easy to understand why; the warm climate, the safe sandy beaches, and the kid-friendly nature of the Greeks have all come together to make Greece an ideal place. The country has a vast variety of different family destinations, but the most popular are the Greek islands. And Greece has no shortage of islands to choose from – there’s over 6000 of them! Choosing one can be difficult, especially for those with babies and toddlers. To get you out of trouble, we’ve done the hard…