What to see in Greece with children? 14 essentials for a trip to Greece in 10 or 15 days

Are you looking for what to see in Greece with children based on someone with their own experience recommending unique corners and places? This is your post, keep reading!

As you know, we love to show you our family and motorhome trips around the world. Traveling for us is not just a hobby, it has become a passion, our lifestyle, our way of being.

Road trips have given us unique experiences for which we'll always be grateful, and which have evoked feelings we want to share with you. That's why we wholeheartedly recommend taking road trips in a campervan, motorhome, or your own car. Getting to Greece with your own vehicle isn't difficult; you can see how to travel to Greece by motorhome, campervan, or your own car in our post that compares access by road, ferry, or even by plane and renting a vehicle at your destination.

TIP: If you don't have a motorhome or campervan but want to rent one and try this type of travel, remember that the cheapest option with the best experiences is to rent from private individuals through a platform like Airbnb, but for motorhomes and campers.

That's why today we're bringing you something magical: 14 must-see places in Greece for a 10-day trip, or 15 days if you prefer a more relaxed pace . After all, what could be better than discovering unique spots recommended by a family who traveled all over Greece for an intense month?

Throughout this post you will find incredible places, unforgettable experiences, activities and plans that will surprise you and landscapes you never expected to see for your trip to Greece and we recommend and explain them from our travel experience which you can see in the post of our travel experience to Greece in a motorhome.

Join us on this tour of Greece and experience the magic that we feel and that, of course, you cannot miss on your trip.

1 Know the history of the first Olympic Games in the world in Olympia

One of the most famous archaeological areas of all time and which has become a place of worship for lovers of the Olympic Games, also has a story behind it that will leave you wanting more.

Visiting the stadium where the traditional competitions we know today as the "Olympic Games" were first held, which originated 3 years ago, is priceless, and it's one of our must-see attractions in Greece if you only have 10 to 15 days to travel.

2 Tour the Mani peninsula between bathing and bathing through crystal clear waters and uninhabited villages

Considered one of the best kept secrets in the Peloponnese. To cross the peninsula of Mani is to know the authentic tranquility through its towns and spectacular coves.

On the other hand, in Mani we also recommend visiting the Cueva de Diros, located a few meters from a beautiful pebble beach where you can take the opportunity to take a swim before entering. In this cave you will see impressive stalactites and stalagmites and you will also go by boat through a large underground lake.

Also, for the most gourmets, the route through the micro town of Gerolimenas and the town of Vathio will be a delicacy for the palate. You must try the orange and feta salad and the fried calamari, yes or yes!

If you like the beach, windsurfing and resting comfortably in a quiet family campsite, this is your place. We invite you to go to Mavrovouni beach and settle in one of its many windsurfing campsites and enjoy!

And one last plan in Mani: Swim around the Dimitrios sunken ship and visit the lighthouse on the island of Cranae in Gythio.

Being able to bathe on the Greek coast seeing the famous Dimitrios ghost ship and then visit the small local museum inside the island of Cranae, where you can find an incredible lighthouse, is one of the pleasures to enjoy on this trip without a doubt. In addition, sea turtles nest on the beach of the Dimitrios ship, a show, watch them hatch and go into the water if you have the opportunity.

3 Play at being a corsair pirate through the medieval streets of Monemvasia, the Greek Gibraltar and one of the most beautiful villages in Greece with children

As children, we have all imagined being an evil pirate at some point, now, in Nomenvasia it is possible. Considered as the Greek Gibraltar, as it is located hidden on a rock, this beautiful town will leave you speechless. One of the few totally pedestrian medieval towns in Greece surrounded by walls and surprising at every step.

4 Snorkel in Pounta to discover the ancient city under the sea of ​​Pavlopetri, an essential thing to see in Greece with children

Who has not ever dreamed of visiting an old historical city? But what if we tell you it's underwater? This Neolithic city consists of intact buildings and rock-cut tombs that you can see while snorkeling from one of the most beautiful coastlines in Greece.

From our list of what to see in Greece in 10 days, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and historic. The beach is idyllic, paradisiacal, and secluded, facing the island of Elafonisios, where you can catch a ferry that will take you to the island in less than 15 minutes.

5 Impress the ancient men of Sparta by discovering their ancient city

Visiting and discovering one of the most important cities in Greece with children and all its history is something that we did not expect.

No matter how many movies we see, we will never get to know the history of those great men of ancient Sparta perfectly if you don't go there. Impressive in every way.

In any case, if you must avoid a destination on your route, we must tell you that few ruins fit well in the archaeological site, so if you must remove a destination, remove Sparta.

6 Discover the impressive Byzantine city of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, essential what to see in Greece with children

To enter the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the concept of natural conservation must be linked to the preservation of cultural sites.

And it is that, we could not agree more with seeing the Byzantine city of Mystras and recognize, breathless by the impressive views, that it should enter that list without hesitation.

History, culture, unique landscapes and an experience that you will take with you forever is what awaits you if you make this stop, which, of course, also made it onto our list. A place that exceeded our expectations without a doubt.

7 Discover the ancient city of Mycenae

This place is a work of art in itself, an essential, without a doubt, what to see in Greece. This ancient bronze fortified city is a homogeneous and beautiful collection of power, influence and art in one place.

Lovers of history, art and Greece will feel right at home upon entering this landmark situated between two hills in the Argolis in the Peloponnese.

8 Visit Corinth. See the ancient city of Corinth with its temple of Apollo, the most important Roman city in Greece, acrocorinth the medieval Fortress of Corinth 4 km from the Ancient City on top of the mountain and see the ships pass through the Corinth Canal

If what you want is a place to spend the whole day and not stop touring and learning about history, this section is for you.

Being able to see the temple of Apollo located in the most important Roman city in Greece and seeing in person every little detail with which all the monuments and statues were made is something that will leave you speechless.

On the other hand, seeing the ships pass from the Corinth Canal and being in the medieval fortress with the most history in Greece is something magical.

9 What to see in Greece? Of course, Athens and its impressive Acropolis

Although it seems obvious, we wanted to include it on our list, as we consider it an absolute must-see. And in fact, we've included our complete guide to visiting Athens with children here , where you'll find tips, maps, two walking itineraries, and everything you need to know to visit Athens with the little ones.

The Acropolis museum, the Parthenon, the ancient Agora and the temple of Zeus are some of the many visits that you must do there.

A TIP : Book your Acropolis ticket and guided tour well in advance to avoid endless queues or the disappointment of not being able to get in – they sell out quickly!

10 Discover the ancient Oracle of Delphi, an essential thing to see in Greece with children

Both the archaeological site of Delphi and the museum are essential if you want to learn about the incredible story of the great women of the Oracle who were said to have inherited the powers of the god Apollo. The Pythia revealed the future and provided answers to the questions of the city-states and their citizens.

Discover how to visit Delphi with children in this comprehensive guide based on our first-hand experience.

The most sacred place on Earth and the navel of the world for the ancient Greeks that was filled with pilgrims for us today is one of the most impressive archaeological sites to see in Greece.

11 Marvel at a sunset at one of the Meteora viewpoints with our children

If you're looking for a picture-perfect sunset, any of Meteora 's viewpoints are the perfect spot. To find out how to visit Meteora with children and which viewpoint is the best, read our post—don't miss it!

The only thing is that you must arrive very early to get a seat, since it is one of the most requested places by couples.

Meteora is an amazing place. Its mountains are already incredible, but if they also have beautiful Byzantine monasteries suspended from their peaks, imagine!

Today only 6 monasteries remain open of the 24 that existed and all of them can be visited. An essential World Heritage Site on a route through Greece.

12 Go up to one of the viewpoints of the famous Vikos gorge, the world's largest gorge, after swimming and rafting on the Voidomatis River in Papingo and bathing in the incredible Papingo Rock Pools

I don't think we've left anything out in this headline, and that is that, from the viewpoints and the gorge to the incredible pools and the easy rafting descent of the Voidomatis River, which children as young as 5 can do, it's something that makes coming to Greece with children worthwhile.

You can see our full experience in this beautiful natural park in our post about Pindos and Vikos Gorge National Park with children.

Passionate experiences, adrenaline, romantic sunsets and baths in spectacular places. This is one of our favorite must-haves.

13 Visit the old town with Ottoman vestiges such as the Mosque-Museum of the City today in Ioannina and take a ferry in Ioannina to enter Nissi Island in the middle of Lake Pamvotida

Finally, we couldn't finish our list of must-sees on a 10-day trip to Greece without mentioning our visit to the Mosque, the ferry trip to Nissi Island, and the magical feeling that washes over you. If you'd like to read more about Ioannina with children, you can find our full experience in an article about what to see in Ioannina.

14 Enjoy visiting a Greek island. Our choice: the island of Kefalonia. Where we will visit the Drogarati Cave, the Melissani lake by boat and the Odysseus theme park

One of the oldest islands belonging to Greece is also the most visited. Its incredible natural landscapes make Kefalonia a magical place full of activities for children and adults alike.

Although we cannot say that something has magic without mentioning the Drogarati Cave and the Mesissani lake. One of the places of interest that you cannot miss when you arrive on the island.

You can hire tours that take you by boat from €40 or access on your own, but we recommend that you never go alone. Its waters are so crystal clear and the landscape is so beautiful that you will fall totally in love and you will never want to return to your real life.

Descending 200 feet (60 meters) underground to an underground cave and finding the famous “room of apotheosis” is beyond words.