Greece combines ancient history with island-hopping adventures, from the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens to the remote archaeological wonders of Delos accessed by ferry from Mykonos, from the medieval walls of Rhodes that cruise passengers can explore independently to practical details about navigating Greece’s most famous destinations. Whether you’re spending 24 hours in Athens before your cruise departs, exploring the mini-museums hidden inside Athens Metro stations, or trying to visit the Parthenon at night (spoiler: you can’t, but the views from below are spectacular), these guides help you experience Greece beyond the tourist-trap tavernas.
Athens serves as the natural starting point — with guides covering everything from hotel recommendations to the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympics took place, from the Theatre of Dionysus (birthplace of drama) to the surprisingly pleasant National Garden. Beyond the capital, discover why Rhodes works brilliantly for independent cruise visitors, how to navigate the city walls walk with opening times and ticket prices, or plan your Delos day trip with honest answers to questions like whether you need a guided tour, where the original Lions of Delos actually are, and the surprising fact that no, there’s absolutely no accommodation on Delos despite what your romantic notions about sleeping among ancient ruins might suggest.
Athens travel articles
- Athens hotel recommendations.
- A first-time visitor’s guide to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
- How to spend 24 hours in Athens before your cruise.
- A practical guide to the National Garden of Athens.
- Review of the Acropolis Museum in Athens.
- How to get to the Theatre of Dionysus, Athens.
- Can you visit the Parthenon at night?
- The mini-museums of the Athens Metro system.
- Personal recommendations for a short break in Athens.
- How much does it cost to see the Temple of Olympian Zeus?
Rhodes travel articles
- Why Rhodes is a great cruise destination to explore independently.
- Opening times and ticket prices for the Rhodes city walls walk.
Mykonos and Delos travel articles
- The Mykonos to Delos ferry: Times, prices and departure point.
- How close is Mykonos Town to the cruise terminal?
- Where are the original Lions of Delos?
- Is it possible to visit Delos in the winter?
- Is there any accommodation on Delos?
- Do you need a guided tour for Delos?
- The cisterns of Delos.
