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A marble head that belongs to one of Sphinxes guarding the entrance of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, was discovered on 21 October during excavations in the …

The large increase of international arrivals at Athens International Airport began in June 2013 and will continue with a strong growth pace this year, analysts have said in a recent …

“Tourism in Crete is a key area of wealth,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at a conference held to explore possibilities of developing special interest tourism types to create …

The online edition of the New York Times hosts a video that introduces the changed face of Athens, Greece’s capital city that was reborn through the economic turmoil and now …

The mosaic floor, recently discovered during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, has been revealed in its entirety. “It is obvious that this is the …

Yes! Hotels Group, that runs units located in prime locations in Athens, Greece, has launched an initiative that supports cultural and social events in the city that aim to enhance …

The Municipality of Kalambaka, in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece, is expected to be known soon as the “Municipality of Meteora.” The name change is expected …

A large section of an impressive mosaic floor was revealed on 12 October during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece.

“Visiting Crete in autumn can turn into a special holiday experience,” Visit Greece, the official tourism web site for Greece, informs travelers through its #fallforcrete campaign.

The “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic” event will attract record-breaking numbers of participants this year and provide a major economic boost for the Greek capital.

Athens is getting ready to welcome hundreds of travel bloggers and travel industry professionals, from some 50 countries, as it is the host city for the Travel Blog Exchange European …

The regional governor of Eastern Macedonia–Thrace, Georgios Pavlidis, has requested from the Greek ministries of Foreign Affairs, Public Order and Tourism to consider the establishment of a visa facilitation scheme …

The 7 Most Endangered Rescue Mission to the neighborhoods of Dolcho and Apozari in Kastoria, Greece, kicked off on 4 October with the arrival of both local and international experts.

The Caryatids of the burial mound at Kasta hill in Amphipolis, Greece, are standing on pedestals that are 1.40 m high and 1.36 m wide. The statues along with their …

Visitors in the Greek capital are invited to “become” Athenians through a new international tourism promotion campaign named “I’m An Aθenian Too.”

American actress Kirsten Dunst enjoyed shooting the movie “Two Faces of January” in Greece, because it gave her a chance to experience a working vacation.

Halkidiki, a Greek holiday hotspot located in Northern Greece, was put under the microscope during a recent workshop held by the region’s hotel association on the occasion of World Tourism …

The UK edition of the National Geographic Traveller magazine applauds the grandeur of the Parthenon and the Oracle of Delphi in Greece in a recently published feature entitled “Lost cities: …

Millions of television viewers will soon have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Athens and a range of unique, high quality experiences available to luxury-minded travelers.

Messinia, the Region of Peloponnese, will host the 2015 Travel Convention of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). The convention is considered a top tourism event and is expected …