ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece shut more ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heatwave of the summer persisted for a ...

Old and expensive, the Acropolis in Athens now costs €30 to see, up from €20. It's not the only Greek landmark getting pricier. Andrea Warnecke/dpa Since April 1, tickets for many historical sites in ...

Greece is a country that has always loomed large in the American imagination. With its beautiful Mediterranean landscape, towering mountains and over 6,000 islands, it is a nation where magical ...

The idea of "authenticity" gets tossed around a lot when considering vacation destinations. How "authentic" or "real" is a city, district, or tourist attraction? Does tourism define a destination to ...

The Peloponnese peninsula is a popular travel destination in Greece. Visitors here are likely drawn to Monemvasia. The medieval town in the southeast of the peninsula impresses with its wild landscape ...

The cradle of Western civilization birthed democracy, philosophy, theatre, and the Olympic Games. It’s a place that has captured the imagination of travelers for millennia. And yet for all that ...

From ancient ruins to stunning island getaways, Greece offers a perfect blend of history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. Whether your dream trip involves basking on Crete's tranquil shorelines ...

A fifth tourist has died due to high temperatures in Greece this month. The country is acting quickly to close down popular attractions. But this is only the start of the summer, and Southern European ...