A day trip from Athens combines swimming at a saltwater lagoon with a visit to the ancient Sanctuary of Hera and Melagavi Lighthouse for World Lighthouse Day

A guided 90-minute experience in Kapandriti combines four wines from Costa Lazaridi with Greek cheeses and handmade breadsticks.

At The Breeder in Athens, the artist transforms familiar logos, lyrics and sounds into unsettling reflections on violence, consumerism, collective memory and the unequal experience of the future

In Japan, broken ceramics are mended back together with the use of a gold paste and given new life

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center launches a seven-date sunset music series blending live performances and DJ sets by the Canal from July through September

Visitors can explore the history of Greek astronomy, tour the Geoastrophysics Museum and enjoy nighttime sky observation during English-language evening visits throughout August

Inspired by Homer's epic, The Odyssey Quest invites participants to solve riddles, overcome mythical challenges, and work together in a technology-free adventure through teamwork and creativity

Currently on view at Melas Martinos, the series of scratch pastel pieces created by Swiss artist David Weiss features rarely seen early drawings, revealing the creative foundations that would later shape his celebrated collaboration with Peter Fischli

Visitors can enjoy free evening access, cultural performances, and guided tours at 126 archaeological sites and museums nationwide

Visitors can enjoy a three-hour outdoor picnic surrounded by vineyards, featuring estate wines, gourmet food and optional vineyard tours in an experience designed for couples, families and small groups

Hidden among pine trees above a stream in northern Athens, this beloved taverna offers authentic Greek flavors, a welcoming atmosphere, and the rare feeling of escaping the city without ever leaving it

Weekend visitors can explore the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center from the water during free introductory kayaking sessions open to adults and children ages 10 and older

A hands-on pottery painting workshop at The Creative Loft invites participants to recreate the colors and waves of the Mediterranean on ceramic pieces while learning a simple brush technique in a relaxed, creative setting

Athens visitors can discover grape varieties, winemaking traditions and food pairings through a guided tasting experience near the Acropolis, led by a professional wine expert in an intimate and accessible setting

From museum courtyards to secret urban gardens, these leafy cafés offer a different side of Athens—where a morning coffee can feel like the start of a summer holiday

SNFCC celebrates Buck Moon with movies, kayaking, silent disco, and lots of fun and games until sunrise

An open-air English-language production beneath the Acropolis combines ancient Greek theatre with an interactive exhibition of handcrafted theatrical masks at the Athens University History Museum

Nolan's ambitious retelling of Homer's epic arrives in Greek theaters today, reigniting debate over its creative choices while earning praise from local critics as a definitive cinematic adaptation

The three-day intercultural festival will bring together communities from 16 countries through workshops, performances and activities for all ages at Stavros Niarchos Park

From historic garden cinemas in leafy neighborhoods to seaside screens along the Athenian Riviera, these 12 open-air cinemas offer some of the city's most atmospheric summer movie experiences