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…
*Updated blog post* Athens with children Athens with children is great! I am very passionate about Athens. It is such a historic place and there is lots to do for families. With perfect weather, good family hotels and easy to visit activities for children, Athens is a great destination for family vacation or city break….
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…
The bliss of this. 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. Enjoying a relaxing festive family meal together without the fuss and clean up! St. George…
It had been a while since our last family meal at the Byzantino Restaurant. And thus we ventured out to the Athens Hilton Hotel in the city center on a rainy Sunday in November. The hotel’s celebrated Byzantino Restaurant prides itself on being a ‘family-friendly haven’ during Sundays. This, and the fact it’s a bright, spacious…
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and a very long to-do list. For those looking to avoid the fuss, relax and let a chef take care of the cooking! There are several international hotels, restaurants, and organizations in Athens organizing Thanksgiving dinner. I have selected some of my favorite places suitable for celebrating Thanksgiving with…
*updated post from February 2018* Running around and staying dry? Visit a shopping mall I am not a huge fan of malls, but ever since I had kids, I am more than grateful for them. Although we prefer the outdoors, sometimes you need a different place to go, especially when the weather isn’t ideal. Athens…
July and August are the months that most people come to Greece. These are also the hottest months of the year, with July being the hottest. For a family vacation with babies and young children, it is, therefore, best to visit Greece in May/June or in September/October. Not only are the temperatures child friendlier, it…
The tour company promised us a walking tour in English language and ‘Using activities, games, storytelling, and art, this tour offers a glimpse of life in a bustling metropolis of the ancient world: From competitions between gods to monumental architecture, early medicine, and theater festivals, it brings the Acropolis to life and is the perfect…
