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June Tour News

Hi from Rick: Surrendering to the Greek Way of Living

Whenever I'm in Greece, I don't let a sun go down without enjoying a nice glass of ouzo. It's funny, because on this side of the Atlantic, I don't even really like the taste of that licorice-flavored firewater. But you can't experience Greece without really experiencing Greece — and that means embracing it, from olives at breakfast to ouzo after dark.

When my waiter brings my glass, I give him a melodramatic little show — artfully trickling some water into my glass to magically make my ouzo go cloudy…and suddenly, to him, I'm not just another tourist. I'm a cultural chameleon, mastering a little slice of the Greek life — indicating I'm ready and rarin' for more… Read more

In this issue


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Slideshow: Athens & the Heart of Greece, Day by Day

The Rick Steves Athens & the Heart of Greece tour is an odyssey of time-travel thrills, from Athens' majestic Acropolis to the must-see ancient sites of Delphi, Olympia, Epidavros, and Mycenae… Read more


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Magic Moments from Greece

Greece will surprise you at every turn with its ancient monuments, incomparable sites, delicious food, and laid-back lifestyle — it's truly magical. But don't take our word for it… Read more


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Meet Greece Guide Danae Kousouri

Born and raised in Athens, Danae knew she wanted to be a tour guide since studying history and archaeology in college. While training, she tacked on additional schooling — like museum studies… Read more


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Video of the Month: Hydra’s Traffic-Free Tranquility

Only a 90-minute hydrofoil ride from bustling Athens, Hydra is the prettiest of the Greek isles. Join Rick on a video tour through the easygoing community of workaday commerce… Watch


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2025 Tours on Sale

Tempted to hop over to Europe this summer? Rick Steves tours are always a great value, and once in a while it gets even better! Get extra savings on select summer departures, while they last!… Browse


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Next Up on Monday Night Travel

On June 23, resident east-of-the-Rhine expert Ben Green shares the wonders of Helsinki and Tallinn. Then on June 30, we step up to the plate for a tour through America's ballpark history… Register