versity that satisfy the most demanding
tourist. As a place where drama was born, democracy and western philosophy, Greece
has a wealth of historic sites. The most impressive is Acropolis in the city
of
Athens. Perfect columns of the
Parthenon illuminated
by sunlight and the marble's brilliance inspire admiration and respect to visitors,
like hundreds of years ago. A trip to the Peloponnese will carry you in a world
of nymphs, satirical and disguised gods. Visit the stadium of Olympia, the tomb
of Agamemnon of Mycenae and watch a classic play in the amphitheater of Epidaurus.
Other archaeological sites include the Oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, the
reconstruction of the minoan palace in Knosos or the stone city Akrotiri in Santorini.
Greek islands are traditionally a must for those who love the sun and the seaside.
Once you leave Athens and go towards the islands, your skin becomes copper like
and inhibitions will vanish. At the Aegean Sea, the Santorini's black sand absorbs
all the heat from the sun and maintain it long after sunset. Here you can swim
in underwater caves and spoil on the long beaches. In the wild Mykonos a nudist
beach is waiting for you. Corfu is surrounded on all sides by fabulous beaches
and in islands of Ios and Naxos various sports awaits for you.When you decide
that the sun and beach fun is enough, take your time and discover the wild nature
where you can recharge your batteries. On foot or driving a car, do not hesitate
to cross the olive trees hills, isolated villages and mountain passes. Ithaka
Island is a paradise for hiking. Discover the Cave Lakes or cave of the Nymphs
- near Kalavryta, Odysseus's hideout. Alonissos island is largely uninhabited,
but is crossed by paths. To the delight of climbers, 80% of Greek territory consists
of mountains - Mount Olympus with a height of 2.900m and Mount Parnasius.
More tourist attractions
- Explore Athens. Start with the Acropolis, where lies the
Parthenon from the fifth century BC, then stroll to the Agora, the former
civic center and commercial of Athens. Do not miss the Archaeological Museum,
full of ancient marble statues, jewelry and pottery. Read honest Athens,
Greece hotel reviews from multiple travel sites and compare hotel rates.
Find the cheapest rates on anything from budget
hotels in Athens to luxury Athens accommodation or take
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reviewed hotels of Athens.
- Discover Delphi, which the ancients believed that was the center of the
world. This religious complex situated in a charming landscape, includs classical
temples, a theater and a stadium. The Archaeological Museum of Delphi shelters
many interesting artifacts.
- Discover the landscape of Meteora with its monasteries built on six strange
rock formations. The total number of monasteries was 24 and they were reached
using a pulley system. Now, there are stairs carved in rock.
- Do not miss Thessaloniki,
Greece's second city, where you'll find Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum and
the exhibit of ancient statues of marble and gold jewelry in the region of
Macedonia. Byzantine churches is on the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage.
- Explore the ruins of Knossos, a Minoan palace 3,000 years old, the home
of one of the first civilizations in Europe. Discoveries of this site is
in the Museum of Archeology in Iralkio port in Crete.
- Visit the white houses on the island of Santorini,
built on a rock that overlooks the Caldera, a large circular depression created
by a volcanic eruption that has shattered the center of the island around
1600 BC.
- Do not miss Mykonos, famous for its vivid nightlife. White cubic
buildings, elegant restaurants, modern bars, night clubs on the water's edge
and several luxury hotels. If you're planning a trip to this fabulous place
browse our list of Mykonos
hotels first and make a cheap reservation.
- Visit the city of Rhodes. The historical center is an
imposing fortress dating from the fourteenth century, built by the Knights
of St John during the Crusades. Visit Grand Masters Palace, mosques and turkish
bath from the sixteenth century. Look through our cheap
hotel reservations in Rhodes, Greece.
- Do not miss the Hellenic Festival with music, dance and theatrical performances
and classical greek dramas of the fourth century from the amphitheater of
Epidaurus.
- Greece's beaches are beautiful. The best include Lalaria, a pebble beach
in Skiathos,
and Plaka, one stretch of sand in Naxos.
- Climb the highest mountain of Greece, Mount Olympus - 2.917m, which the
ancients believed is the home of Zeus.
- Go into the depths! Scuba diving can be done in several locations on the
Attica coast, Corfu, Kalamata,
Kalymnos, Mykonos, Preveza, Rhodes, Skiathos and Zakynthos,
where you will find training centers and equipment rental.
The peak of the tourist's season in Greece are july and august. If this period
seem crowded, visit Greece in May, June or September, when the weather is gorgeous,
but fewer tourists. Hiking lovers may enjoy the pleasant temperatures to scour
northern and central Greece. At ski areas, winter brings another peak season,
the slopes of Parnassos mountain,
Pelion and
Metsovo.
From october to may prices are generally lower, but the attractions offers fewer
visiting hours. During this period Greece is hibernating, awaiting the summer
stir.
Greeks are very proud of their cultural heritage and traditions and customs differ
throughout Greece. The Orthodox Church has a strong influence on lifestyle, especially
in rural areas. Smoking is prohibited in public transportation and public places.
Whether you are visiting Greece for business or to have fun in this fantastic
country we have a cheap hotel that
will meet your needs. Browse through the list of cities below to find cheap
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