While travelling to Greece, you cannot miss the opportunity to visit Athens and the world-renowned monuments and museums. Athens is my home, and I am always in awe of her beauty, vibe and child-friendly atmosphere. Join me to explore the most ancient city of Europe!
Are you a museum and an art-loving family? We certainly are! Lucky for us, several museums in Athens have decided to deal with the coronavirus emergency by offering visitors the possibility of going on virtual tours in their museums. Here are the most important museums in Athens, Greece that you can visit on virtual tours from…
“I miss our travels,” said my daughter a few days ago. Exploring Greece and visiting museums or ancient monuments are not possible right now. Since the corona crisis has kept us home in our Athenian suburb, history and culture seem far away. That is why we started exploring virtual tours in Greece. Virtual Tours,…
The Athens Coast with kids is guaranteed to be a fun day out because there are many places of interest. Do you like mythology and history, don’t miss Cape Sounio with its stunning Poseidon Temple! Fancy nature, then go jump in the therapeutic hot spring in Lake Vouliagmeni, in the mood for sand and water…
Pottery and Athens are closely connected. Did you know that Goddess Athene, invented the potters’ wheel? Recently my girls and I had a chance to try an interactive Kids Love Greece private tour about myths and pottery in Athens. The 3-hour activity included a walking tour from Kerameikos through car-free streets of Athens to Plaka,…
We recently joined a unique activity; a Mythology Food Tour in Athens with Kids. A private family tour focussed on Ancient Greece full of fun, learning and tasting. Here’s our review! Short Description of the private Mythology Food Tour in Athens with kids “Embark on a mythological journey into Greek gastronomy with the whole family!…
Are you are looking for the top things to do in Athens with children? Search no more! Athens with kids is amazing. There are so many things to do in Athens with kids. It is an ancient city, but Athens for kids is renewing and transforming constantly. This is a rather complete and constantly updated…
The latest addition in educational activities in Athens is XPLORE Entertainment Center, the largest theme and educational park in Greece. Kids can experience science and discover the world around them through interactive installations and play. We spent an afternoon at the Science and Adventure theme, and we visited Oceans on a separate visit on a…
I am a huge Harry Potter fan and have read the books many years ago. My 10-year-old daughter is also an enthusiast and together with her little sister, she has also been watching most of the Harry Potter movies. We especially like that many characters, beasts and other elements of the Harry Potter books are…
The holidays are over and a brand New Year lies ahead of us. Many of us made New Year Resolutions and these often include to spend more time with the people that we love. While weekdays are usually busy with work and school, weekends are ideal for reconnecting and spending quality time. If you love…
Are you in Athens this Christmas and do you need inspiration for your Christmas family outings? Here are some of my favourite things to do in Athens this Christmas with kids, all tried and tested by me and my little travellers. Stay tuned to the blog because this list will be constantly updated! Enjoy Athens…
In 2014, I participated for the first time in the Athens Marathon, also called “the Authentic”. Together with my coach and a training buddy, I ran the 10K race through the beautiful heart of Athens, my adopted home city for 20 plus years. It was an unforgettable experience. I will never forget the feeling when…
Yes, you can explore Athens with your baby! Athens is a hospitable city and young children are welcome everywhere. I have done it and you can do it too! Here are some suggestions for experiencing Athens with baby. Happy Exploring! To do in Athens with baby Syntagma Square and the Evzones My favourite place to…
Greece is once again second in the world on the Blue Flag 2019 quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). Blue Flag 2019 The country ranked second on the Blue Flag 2019 quality award list among 47 countries with 515 beaches, 15 Greek marinas and four sustainable…
Are you looking for an exciting way to engage your (young) kids in the Athens Acropolis Museum and teach them more about ancient Greece? Are you visiting the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum and you are looking for an educator expert specially dedicated to kids and their imagination? My kids joined a creative workshop in…
Greece is less crowded During the hot summer season, popular Greek destinations can get very busy. The queues for the Acropolis are longer and the alleyways of the islands are filled with people. In May, the Greek islands will be a relaxing oasis with no crowds to spoil your stay. May is also the best…
Athens is full of ancient monuments that are interesting for kids. The ancient Agora is such a place. This archaeological site with its many ruins of buildings, temples and more can bring Athens ancient world to live. Kids will recognize the market place and its functions and will be captivated by its history and mythology…
Athens is steeped in mythology and rich in history but has also become a hip and happening city. With lots of outdoor activities, fun entertainment and endless shopping opportunities, Athens is a great place to go on a family vacation with teens. Here are my top teen-pleaser experiences in Athens, no matter what mood you’re…
If you want to be an artist, if you like painting and wine, if you are looking for art with kids in Athens, then read on about Like Picasso Events. Like Picasso Events & Entertainment provides event planning services focused in Art. This Athens based company organizes kids-friendly artistic gatherings in picturesque Athenian bars. During…
The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas 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…
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…
One day in Athens with young kids 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. And ‘24-hours’ usually means from ’6am – 8pm’ with a lot of breaks and maybe a nap or two. If your…
Hi, Welcome to my blog! I am Celeste, mom of two girls who loves to travel. I have spent 28 years exploring beautiful Greece.
When my kids were born, it became my passion to find unique destinations and quality activities for families. I created this blog to share my experiences with other parents.
If you need inspiration for planning your family vacation in Greece, I am here to help! As a passionate insider parent, I review hotels, places to visit and activities for kids. Join me as I explore Greece with my family!
February 27, 2020
May 7, 2020
April 27, 2020
April 22, 2020
April 21, 2020
