Loukoumades Ktistakis

Αθήνα … The eye of the Ελλάδα, mother of arts and eloquence, native to famous wits.’ 💙 Athens is a city where history and the present blend in the most fascinating way. As you wander through its streets, it’s like stepping into a living story, with ancient ruins casually appearing around modern cafes. The Acropolis isn’t just a relic; it’s a place where you can almost feel the ancient world still buzzing, even in the middle of a lively city. The food here is like a conversation with the past. A simple souvlaki from a street vendor feels like a bite of something timeless, and those cozy little tavernas? They’re where you really feel the heart of Athens—warm, welcoming, and full of life. But it’s the people who truly make Athens special. There’s a genuine warmth that makes you feel instantly at home, as if the city itself is inviting you to be part of its story. Athens isn’t just a place you visit; it’s an experience that stays with you, lingering in your thoughts long after you’ve gone.

This is a guide to an Island hopping itinerary of: Athens-Andros-Syros-Naxos-Paros This guide will cover how to island hop through 4 incredible Greek Islands. It will cover things to do, places to eat, how to get around, and where to stay in each place. I have personally been to every single place included in this guide (except one! you'll see). These islands are a bit more off the beaten path than the usual tourist trail of Mykonos and Santorini. They are WELL worth visiting and should be on every travelers list! I believe you will find this guide extremely helpful and it will make your island hopping trip a breeze! I have listed personal descriptions about every single thing listed to give you a clearer idea of what to expect. If you're interested in other islands I have also been to Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos and would be happy to explore those with you as well! I can also help with my planning process for any island adventure you may want.. believe me I've researched a ton of them! Please also feel free to reach out to me through email: planformedani@gmail.com or at planforme.dani on instagram with any questions! I really am happy to help!

This is a guide for Athens and Alimos Greece. If you are not familiar with Alimos (I wasn't either), it is a seaside town on the coast and is very close to Athens. It makes for a great city break from the heat of Athens. If you are heading to the Greek Islands for the summer it's very likely you'll pass through Athens. There is a wealth of things to do here. We've been a few times now and I still have things on my list that I'd like to see and do in future trips. This guide will cover all of the things that I have personally done, seen, and eaten in Athens. *Including a mini street food our that we personally created and did! It will also cover things I have researched that sound amazing and that I wish to do on future trips. Why Athens? Personally I find Athens to be an incredible city. Not everyone wants to spend time in Athens, but we really enjoyed Athens and found it had a lot to offer. There are lots of great things to do and see here and so much history. We have visited twice so this guide for Athens will include quite a bit. You can pick and choose what you would find most enjoyable for a day or two here at the beginning and possibly also the end of your trip. I am going to divide this Athens portion into 2 sections. The first will be for more of the heart of Athens and first timers or people who love all of the main and major things in the city. We also created our own mini street food tour here and that is included as well.   The second section is with a base in Alimos. This is likely for people who have already been to Athens and have seen all of the history and main sites. Or for people who just don't care and would rather beach and chill during their day or two in Athens.