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World renowned Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will lead the magnificent Johann Strauss Orchestra in Athens, in a unique evening of music as part of his 2024 world tour. In a repertoire that ranges from classical masterpieces, to waltzes, melodies and movie scores, audiences will be enchanted by Rieu’s high-energy, romantic and joyful performances....
British comedian, actor, musician and presenter Bill Bailey returns to Athens for one night only with his new show “Thoughtifier”. At a point in our evolution when it seems as if we’re sleepwalking into a world where humans might be redundant and much of what we do can be done better and more efficiently by...
The Acropolis Museum has counted more than 15 million people through its doors since opening in 2009. Visitors can expect a full programme of exhibitions, lectures, musical interludes along with the fascinating excavation area beneath the museum that was once an ancient Athenian neighbourhood. Skip the line e-tickets are available to purchase here in advance...
Each year on the 25th March, Athens comes to a standstill for Greek Independence Day, which commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. It is also the religious holiday of The Annunciation that is observed on this day by Eastern Orthodoxy. This grand military parade commences from 11:00am sharp and makes its...
Our Athens travel guide provides you with essential information to assist you with your travel plans to Athens. From public holidays in Greece, to moving around the city, we've outlined all the things any visitor to Athens should be aware of. The national holiday that falls smack bang in the middle of summer and that often get tourists into a pickle, is Assumption day, the most important celebration of the Virgin Mary in the Greek Orthodox calendar, held every year on the 15th August.