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Greek Carnival Dates in 2025 In 2025, IApokries is from Sunday February 9th to Sunday March 2nd. Tsiknopempti (Burnt Thursday) is Feb 20th. Preparing for Lent Greek Carnival or Apokries is a family celebration with street parties, parades, and masquerades. Carnival ( from Latin: carne and vale = goodbye to meat) marks the days before the fasting begins. The word Apokries in Greek comes from the words apochi and kreas (abstinence + meat) so, it means avoiding meat. The Greek Carnival is divided into 3 weeks, all preparing for the fasting. The first week opens the carnival and starts with a specific church celebration. The…

Self-Guided Audio Tours Experience Self-guided audio tours are a great tool to enhance your travel experience. It combines both the digital and nondigital within the physical presence of art, nature, neighbourhoods or buildings. Imagine walking around the National Garden in Athens while listing to a local’s insider story about its history, its hidden corners or special plants. Today’s many worthwhile self-guided tours are more akin to conversations than dry textbook excerpts, full of insider tips and personal narratives that take you off the main square and down streets where only a local would know to go. Benefits of a Self-Guided Audio Tour…

If you appreciate the Arts as much as we do, there are several activities that you or your children can participate in. From crafty museum programs to wine & art evenings, in this post, we collect hands-on activities for art with kids in Athens. Updated 26/1/2023 B&E Goulandris Foundation New creative workshops for children aged 5 to 10 at the B&E Goulandris Foundation! A new series of educational programs takes place every weekend At the workshop “Games in the air!” 5 and 6-year-olds draw their inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky to create their own moving sculpture, while at “A different take…

The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas is a relatively new museum bringing technology and Ancient Greece together. The museum is located in the centre of Athens at 6 Pindarou Street in Kolonaki, and hosts two exhibitions: the permanent exhibition of the Ancient Greek Technology: The Origins of Technology and the periodic exhibition of the Ancient Greek Musical instruments.  The museum is housed in a beautiful historic Art Nouveau building that once belonged to the family of Queen Aspasia Manou, wife of Alexander I and is only a few minutes away…

A cooking workshop for kids can be a great way to involve children in the kitchen and introduce them to recipes and food concepts. Read on and find out more about the benefits of cooking with children. Cooking for kids There are many ways to get kids involved in cooking. They can help prepare food and cook. Cooking with kids provides practical experience with many essential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. Getting involved in cooking helps your child to develop fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and even early concepts of math and science. And there are more…

1 Climb up the Acropolis On top of the list and a definite must see when visiting Athens with children is the Acropolis. Travel back to ancient Athens and show your kids the birthplace of democracy. If you enter the Acropolis archaeological site from the main entrance on Dionysou Areopagitou street, you will see not only the world-famous Parthenon but also the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes. The Acropolis is suitable for children starting from 3-4 years old; it is not allowed to use strollers inside the Acropolis. Have a look at my suggested walking tour up to…

If you are only one day in Athens with kids, where should you go? All parents know that travelling and exploring with young children has its limitations. It is not possible to visit the ‘Top 5 Athens favourites’ in one day. Instead, opt for my self-guided walking tour that gives you a general taste of the ancient vibe in Athens. One day in Athens with Kids Walking Tour Here is a route that I have often followed myself with my young children. It is a realistic and real itinerary that is flexible and suitable for the whole family. You can…

Travel Bloggers Greece Travel Bloggers Greece Members: Family Experiences Blog is a member of Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) since 2015, is the first blogger networking group established in Greece. Its members are Greeks and ex-pats who live in Greece and cover Greece as a travel destination in various languages. The group abides by ethical and professional standards. We encourage positive cooperation, education, and collaboration among our diverse membership. TBG works with Greece-based businesses to help promote authentic travel and increased awareness of Greek travel destinations. – More than 623,000 viewers per month and more than 222,000 social media followers– Different…

Greece is not just about golden beaches, blue seas, and picturesque sun-drenched islands. Greece is a 365-day-per-year destination and winter in Greece is wonderful. Ideal for winter sports, hiking, romantic mountain getaways, and more. Finally, the word is out and Greece as a winter destination is getting more and more popular. Due to its soft climate, its safety, and its kid-friendly atmosphere, the Greek cities are perfect for a winter break. And there are some great ski and snow places too. In this article, I have listed some of my best winter destinations for families in Greece. Winter destinations for…

The holidays in Greece are celebrated with lots of food, symbols and tradition. In this post, I have listed the most important New Year traditions in Greece. The name day of Agios Vassilis The most important of all New Year Traditions in Greece is Saint Basil or Agios Vassilis, the Greek Santa. Saint Basil arrives a week after Christmas and brings presents for the children on New Year’s Eve. Basil the Great was born 330 AD and is one of the forefathers of the Greek Orthodox Church. There are many similarities with Saint Nicholas (the first Santa). They were both…

Related blog post about the most important family Christmas traditions and customs: Christmas-holidays-in-greece-with-kids In order to get the most out of Christmas in Athens with your kids, plan ahead to buy tickets, make reservations, and ensure you’re not shut out of any of the activities that make the city a magical place to visit at Christmastime. Thinking about an Athens Christmas break? This list of my favourite tried & tested Christmas activities in Athens will get you started. Free family activities in Athens This Christmas, the City of Athens prepared an events program dedicated to “Love with our Angels as…

Christmas dinner in Athens and the bliss of the holidays. The sheer, serene joy of not having to plan several weeks in advance a meal that will take about an hour to demolish. Not having to order a turkey or free-range goose before it’s too late. Enjoy a relaxing festive family meal together without the fuss and clean-up! Christmas dinner in Athens Are you traveling to Athens for the Christmas period, and looking for a place to celebrate the holidays? Or do you live in Athens and are looking to have Christmas dinner in a restaurant or hotel instead of…