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Over the years, we have reviewed many kid-friendly tours in Athens. Isabella was as young as three years old when we first joined a family tour to the Acropolis. A few amazing family tours that come to my mind are a Family Food Tour, a Mythology Tour, a Mythological Athens Tour, a Pottery Tour, a Harry Potter Experience, and even a combined Mythology & Food Tour. There were also activities at the Ancient Agora, inside the Acropolis Museum, and, recently again in November 2022, inside the Acropolis with Athenian Tours (pictured below). Kid-Friendly Tours in Athens You can read our…

With a downtown area that is compact, safe, and boasts several parks, playgrounds, and many kid-friendly activities, Athens can be a fun excursion for families with toddlers. My kids spent their young years in Athens and we always love to be in the center, since they were babies. Are you wondering what toddlers can do in the city? Here are the top things to do in Athens with toddlers! Top Things To Do in Athens with Toddlers 1 Historical center of Athens stroll around The historical center is great for a stroll with toddlers. The cobblestone roads are not difficult…

The Athens War Museum is a distinctive spot in the center of Athens. The museum is a short walk away from Syntagma Square. You really cannot miss it because outside of the museum is some very impressive historic planes. Read on about visiting the War Museum with the kids! Athens War Museum The large Athens War Museum (Greek: Πολεμικό Μουσείο) exhibits planes, weapons, and memorabilia connected with the Greek Armed Forces. The museum is one of the largest in Athens. You don’t need to be a war enthusiast to visit the War Museum in Athens. Above all, it will give you…

The Byzantine Museum in Athens Greece is an interesting collection of Byzantine and Christian art. History-loving families will enjoy a visit. Here’s what you can expect at the Byzantine Museum Athens. Byzantine and Christian Museum Everyone knows the Acropolis Museum or the Archaeological Museum in Athens. But there are many other lesser-known museums that are worth your visit. Having tried nearly every museum in Athens, we could not skip the Byzantine Museum. So we spent an afternoon in the museum with the kids (between 9 and 12 years old) admiring religious treasures, artifacts and murals. We also had lunch in…

Lesvos is the third largest Greek island and is situated in the Aegean sea close to Chios, Samos and Lemnos. It’s one of the best Greek islands to visit as a family as there’s so much to see and do! In this blog, we’re going to run you through the 10 best things to do on Lesvos with your children. Discover Lesvos’ History There are amazing castles and historical sites on Lesvos,  those in Molyvos and Mytilini are amazing. You can really imagine that you’ve stepped back in time as you explore the ramparts and take in the gorgeous views.…

Prepare, Plan, Practice Gentle Parenting, don’t overpack, take care of yourself and chill! Traveling with kids can be a lot of fun with the right preparation! Here are my 10 best tips to travel with baby. Tips to Travel with Baby To celebrate the book launch of Dream Big Baby Book this week, I was invited to speak about my blog and traveling with babies. I remembered how anxious I was with my first international trip with my newborn and how careful I was researching and planning. Did you know I created Excel sheets of travel strollers?! I contacted every…

Luxury Family Resorts in Greece. Family holiday resorts Greece, top family resorts Greece, Greece family resorts 5-star. Here are five of the family-friendly luxurious resorts in Greece that live up to the name. And I don’t think that after seeing them, anyone will be inclined to argue. We have personally visited these resorts and wholeheartedly recommend them for families with (young) children. Luxury Family Resorts in Greece Dreaming of a perfect vacation in Greece? This guide to the best Luxury Family Resorts in Greece will help you pick the most exclusive place to stay. I have described the 3 key…

Here, we’ll look at the 3 benefits of Teaching Kids To Sail. One of the best ways to see Greece is to see it by boat. When you are out at sea, you get a much different perspective on the country. Hiring a boat is the essential way to get out to the Greek islands, as well. When you hire a boat, you are able to find those hidden beaches and off the beaten path destinations. Click here for a list of the Best islands in Greece for families The 3 Benefits Of Teaching Kids To Sail You can take…

Do you want to start reading about Greek myths and are you looking for the very best Greek Mythology Books of all time? This list contains amazing works of Greek tales and stories that you need to add to your bookshelf! Best Greek Mythology Books of all time I don’t go anywhere without a book. I love to read, especially about Greece and Greek Mythology. Greek Mythology has so much to offer and it is so much worth exploring, especially if you are traveling to Greece. When my daughter started studying The Odyssey and The Iliad as part of her…

Carnival is a children’s holiday and the Municipality of Athens invites children from 4 years old with their families to live for 15 days their own carnival story, to create, play and have fun, observing all the necessary protection measures for COVID19. Apokries Carnival in Athens 2022 for Kids The Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA), opens from February 16 to March 5 , all its cultural spaces, Museums, Art Gallery, Creative Learning Centers, Libraries, the Arts Center and the “Melina” Cultural Center, offering a variety of carnival creative programs and activities . Workshops of visual arts, music kinetics, storytelling, theatrical play, museum-educational programs, guided…

Although Greece is famous for its clear blue waters and endless beaches, most children love spending time in a water park. To keep everyone happy, we listed the best water parks in Greece for kids. Because a day out at a water park is guaranteed fun for the whole family! As a general rule, keep in mind that most water parks in Greece open at the beginning of May Aquapolis Athens Athens features several swimming pools, but the only real water park is Aquapolis Athens next to the Athens Zoo. Aquapolis opened in the summer of 2021, and we have…

Do you like waterslides? We really do, and over the past years, we’ve had the chance to test many hotels with water parks in Greece. Many of these water parks are part of an all-inclusive hotel program, making them ideal for families with (young) kids. Here is our list of tried & tested family aqua park hotels (in random order!) The Best Hotels with Water Parks in Greece Keep in mind that most water parks in Greece open at the beginning of May. To make sure the water park in your favorite hotel is open, contact the hotel directly by…