Travel guide to Thrace
Your trip starts right away

A complete tourist guide to Thrace with everything you need to know before getting to a breathtaking destination, a hidden gem of Northern Greece. Click on the link below to find it available in seven languages. Download it…

Agrotourism
A peaceful eco-holiday

Traditional guesthouses amidst vineyards or olive groves, small eco-touristic villages, biological farms give you the chance to return to nature & cozily enjoy rural life. Leave the stress behind & unwind taking part in traditional activities. Live the experience…

Lakes
Autumn magic

Natural or artificial, the beautiful lakes of Greece float in the arms of nature to reflect the uniqueness of this corner of the world. What is more, they offer themselves as wetlands of high ecological value and hospital shelters for the wildlife. Discover them…

Epirus
Mountain biking

Nature in Epirus constitutes the ideal backdrop for days full of the thrill of biking. The mountainous mass of Tymfi, as well as the forests, the mountainous lakes and the slopes will satisfy even the most demanding mountain bikers and nature lovers. What an experience…

Kozani Crocus
The red gold

At the crocus villages of Kozani autumn means a purple sea stretching over the fields. It’s the crocus bulbs which blossom to offer the locals one of the most precious spices, a world top quality saffron. Treat yourself to the best of Greek nature and… Taste it...

Nafpaktos & Galaxidi
The best duo

A great many travellers think of Nafpaktos and Galaxidi as some of the most picturesque and romantic destinations of the mainland. Consider their important historical tradition too and you’ll have an odds-on favourite for an unforgettable autumn escape. Let’s go…

Upcoming events

Morcheeba return to Athens

Morcheeba will be in Athens for a single concert on December 14, 2013 at Gagarin 205 club offering their audience the chance to enjoy the amazing voice of Skye Edwards accompanied by the Godfrey brothers’ music.
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The Christmas of Sherlock Holmes at the Athens Concert Hall

The Athens Concert Hall presents a unique spectacle for the whole family from December 20, 2013 until December 22, 2013 and from December 25, 2013 until December 29, 2013 as part of this year’s events of Christmas at the Concert Hall.
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Birds and aircraft in parallel flights at the Athens International Airport

Passengers and visitors of the Athens International Airport can visit the photography exhibition on environmental and artistic awareness titled Birds and aircraft in parallel flights which will be running until the end of 2013.
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Exhibition for Pyrrhus at the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina

The 12th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities will be hosting at the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina the temporary exhibition “Pyrrhus Leader King. Epirus of the Mediterranean and the Universe”. An exhibition in progress, which will be running until the end of December 2013.
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Christmas with Sylvie at the Athens Concert Hall

Sylvie Guillem, the world’s greatest dancer alive, will give 19 performances together with Akram Khan and his troupe at the Athens Concert Hall, accompanied by the Tokyo Ballet.
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Archaeology behind battle lines in Thessaloniki

If you visit Thessaloniki, the charming city of Macedonia, make a stop at the Archaeological Museum hosting the exhibition Archaeology behind battle lines. In Thessaloniki of the turbulent years 1912-1922 until the end of 2013.
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Two original exhibitions dedicated to Ancient Greece

Two particularly interesting exhibitions about Ancient Greece, titled The most important inventions of the Ancient Greeks and Gods and Heroes of Greek Mythology, by contemporary Greek artists, are hosted until the end of 2013 at the Equestrian Centre of Goudi Olympic Complex.
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Afresh, A new generation of Greek artists at EMST

The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST) presents the group exhibition titled Afresh, A new generation of Greek artists until the end of the year.
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Greek Seas at the Benaki Museum

Voyage to insular Greece through the exhibition Greek Seas: A photographic journey in time held at the Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe) until January 5, 2014.
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The Christmas Factory in Athens

This Christmas a special toy factory will be set up downtown in Technopolis of the City of Athens (Gazi), holding joy and magic in store for children and adults, from December 6, 2013 until January 6, 2014.
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The Nutcracker returns to the Greek National Opera

After last year’s success, Tchaikovsky’s legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, is being restaged at the GNO for a run of 15 performances from November 23, 2013 until January 5, 2014.
Read more...
Seeking the ancient kallos at the National Archaeological Museum

Make a point of visiting the photography exhibition by Joshua Garrick titled ‘Seeking the ancient kallos’ which will be hosted at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens until January 8, 2014.
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The Antikythera Shipwreck exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens launched on April 6, a temporary exhibition entitled The Antikythera Shipwreck: The ship - the Treasures - the Mechanism, to run until January 12, 2014.
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Eyes by Christian Boltanski

The Onassis Cultural Centre will be hosting Christian Boltanski’s new installation which focuses on the eyes of the Athenians, until January 12, 2014.
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Exhibition at the Museum of Byzantine Culture

Visit the exhibition titled The veneration of Saint Mamas in the Mediterranean: A traveller, border defender Saint, to be held until January 19, 2014 at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki.
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Martin Kippenberger Exhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art

Visit the contemporary art exhibition titled A Cry For Freedom by the prolific German artist Martin Kippenberger which takes place at the Museum of Cycladic Art until January 26, 2014.
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Everywhere but Now at the 4th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art

Make a point of visiting the principal exhibition in the 4th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, titled Everywhere but Now, which will be running from September 18, 2013 until January 31, 2014.
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Exhibition The Costakis Collection and the Russian Avant Garde

Celebrating the centenary year of the birth of Greek born collector George Costakis, the State Museum of Contemporary Art (Moni Lazariston) in Thessaloniki holds a large exhibition on the collector’s work, which will be running until the end of this year.
Read more...
Beware The Prince is Messy at the Greek National Opera

Nikos Kypourgos’s original comic opera, addressed to young and old alike, is titled Beware! The Prince is Messy. It is directed by Thomas Moschopoulos who also penned the libretto, and it will be performed at Olympia Theatre from November 2013 until March 2014.
Read more...
Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography

Make sure you visit Part I (1910-1940) of the exhibition Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography which will be held until July 27, 2014 at the Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe).
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Morcheeba return to Athens

Morcheeba will be in Athens for a single concert on December 14, 2013 at Gagarin 205 club offering their audience the chance to enjoy the amazing voice of Skye Edwards accompanied by the Godfrey brothers’ music.

The Christmas of Sherlock Holmes at the Athens Concert Hall

The Athens Concert Hall presents a unique spectacle for the whole family from December 20, 2013 until December 22, 2013 and from December 25, 2013 until December 29, 2013 as part of this year’s events of Christmas at the Concert Hall.

Birds and aircraft in parallel flights at the Athens International Airport

Passengers and visitors of the Athens International Airport can visit the photography exhibition on environmental and artistic awareness titled Birds and aircraft in parallel flights which will be running until the end of 2013.

Exhibition for Pyrrhus at the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina

The 12th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities will be hosting at the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina the temporary exhibition “Pyrrhus Leader King. Epirus of the Mediterranean and the Universe”. An exhibition in progress, which will be running until the end of December 2013.

Christmas with Sylvie at the Athens Concert Hall

Sylvie Guillem, the world’s greatest dancer alive, will give 19 performances together with Akram Khan and his troupe at the Athens Concert Hall, accompanied by the Tokyo Ballet.

Archaeology behind battle lines in Thessaloniki

If you visit Thessaloniki, the charming city of Macedonia, make a stop at the Archaeological Museum hosting the exhibition Archaeology behind battle lines. In Thessaloniki of the turbulent years 1912-1922 until the end of 2013.

Two original exhibitions dedicated to Ancient Greece

Two particularly interesting exhibitions about Ancient Greece, titled The most important inventions of the Ancient Greeks and Gods and Heroes of Greek Mythology, by contemporary Greek artists, are hosted until the end of 2013 at the Equestrian Centre of Goudi Olympic Complex.

Afresh, A new generation of Greek artists at EMST

The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST) presents the group exhibition titled Afresh, A new generation of Greek artists until the end of the year.

Greek Seas at the Benaki Museum

Voyage to insular Greece through the exhibition Greek Seas: A photographic journey in time held at the Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe) until January 5, 2014.

The Christmas Factory in Athens

This Christmas a special toy factory will be set up downtown in Technopolis of the City of Athens (Gazi), holding joy and magic in store for children and adults, from December 6, 2013 until January 6, 2014.

The Nutcracker returns to the Greek National Opera

After last year’s success, Tchaikovsky’s legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, is being restaged at the GNO for a run of 15 performances from November 23, 2013 until January 5, 2014.

Seeking the ancient kallos at the National Archaeological Museum

Make a point of visiting the photography exhibition by Joshua Garrick titled ‘Seeking the ancient kallos’ which will be hosted at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens until January 8, 2014.

The Antikythera Shipwreck exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens launched on April 6, a temporary exhibition entitled The Antikythera Shipwreck: The ship - the Treasures - the Mechanism, to run until January 12, 2014.

Eyes by Christian Boltanski

The Onassis Cultural Centre will be hosting Christian Boltanski’s new installation which focuses on the eyes of the Athenians, until January 12, 2014.

Exhibition at the Museum of Byzantine Culture

Visit the exhibition titled The veneration of Saint Mamas in the Mediterranean: A traveller, border defender Saint, to be held until January 19, 2014 at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki.

Martin Kippenberger Exhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art

Visit the contemporary art exhibition titled A Cry For Freedom by the prolific German artist Martin Kippenberger which takes place at the Museum of Cycladic Art until January 26, 2014.

Everywhere but Now at the 4th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art

Make a point of visiting the principal exhibition in the 4th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, titled Everywhere but Now, which will be running from September 18, 2013 until January 31, 2014.

Exhibition The Costakis Collection and the Russian Avant Garde

Celebrating the centenary year of the birth of Greek born collector George Costakis, the State Museum of Contemporary Art (Moni Lazariston) in Thessaloniki holds a large exhibition on the collector’s work, which will be running until the end of this year.

Beware The Prince is Messy at the Greek National Opera

Nikos Kypourgos’s original comic opera, addressed to young and old alike, is titled Beware! The Prince is Messy. It is directed by Thomas Moschopoulos who also penned the libretto, and it will be performed at Olympia Theatre from November 2013 until March 2014.

Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography

Make sure you visit Part I (1910-1940) of the exhibition Yannis Tsarouchis: Illustrating an autobiography which will be held until July 27, 2014 at the Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe).

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