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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Explore the treasures

During your stay in Greece explore the treasures made by man and nature over the centuries. Discover 18 unique monuments and sites. Read more...

Covid-19
Easing Measures

Due to the Coronavirus spread worldwide, Greece has taken measures which are now lifted in stages, in order to return to normality. Welcome back dear friends. Read more…

Top 10 Greece
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Here is a collection of our TOP 10 leaflets to assist your travel journey. Hold on to our travel tips and don't miss a thing while in Greece! Download here...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you've had time to dream of the places you desire to visit in Greece, we've gathered all the answers to questions you might have; to make your trip a memorable one. Take a look...

Home-made Spoon Sweet
Authentically Greek!

These heavenly sweet treats go back in time. For the older it’s a kind reminder of fond memories; for the young it’s a great way to get in touch with Greek tradition. Come along and get acquainted with the genuine Greek sweet. Let’s go…

Monuments and Museums
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Are you planning on visiting the Acropolis, Knossos, Ancient Messene or any other archaeological site or museum in Greece? Book your tickets...

Upcoming events

  • Meeting with Mozart at the Acropolis Museum

    The Acropolis Museum and the Athens State Orchestra presents a concert with works by Mozart in the Acropolis Museum courtyard on Friday 28 August 2020, at 8:30 p.m.

  • Τhe Bacchae

    The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation presents “The Bacchae” by Euripides, directed by Constantinos Chatzis at several archaeological sites.

  • 26th Kalamata Dance Festival

    With 21 Greek and foreign productions, adapted to the current situation and therefore held only in open spaces, the Kalamata Dance Festival will take place this year on 21-30 August.

  • 8th Syros International Film Festival

    Due to the special circumstances caused by COVID-19, SIFF presents a program of four days. All screenings and events will take place outdoors and will draw on, as every year, the cultural heritage and history of Syros in unexpected ways.

  • Ancient sounds Today’s melodies

    In Chrysea Formix ensemble’s performance Ancient sounds - Today’s music, ancient lyre will be revived through the magical sounds of its chords.

  • Dance solos

    A series of dance solos which will be presented in interior spaces of Archaeological Museums, with the participation of GNO Ballet dancers and celebrated Giorgos Kotsifakis.

  • My mother's sin

    Georgios Vizyenos’ short story My Mother’s Sin (1883) is presented in English in order to bring this masterpiece of modern Greek literature to a wider audience.

  • Naxos Festival 2020

    Artists had been summoned to this year’s 20th anniversary edition of the Naxos Festival to create new works in an atmosphere of familiarity, friendship and festiveness.

  • Constitution of the Athenians

    Constitution of the Athenians is presented for the first time in theatrical form at major archaeological sites and museums, the most ideal theatrical setting for their performance.

  • Animasyros13 International Animation Festival

    Animasyros International Animation Festival will be held for the 13th consecutive year, presenting a rich artistic programming as well as international collaborations, from 23 to 27 September 2020, on the island of Syros.

  • Greece’s first underwater museum on Alonnisos

    Take your next trip to the island where the lush green of the mountain meets the blue seawaters and explore its remarkable underwater world.

  • The Persians

    Τhe Persians by Aeschylus, directed by Dimitris Lignadis, is on summer tour!

  • 7th Nafplio Marathon

    The Nafplio Marathon, one of the most popular and largest sport events in Greece, will be held for the seventh consecutive year on Sunday November 29, 2020.

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