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ATHENS, [Greece] |
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If you are one of those perpetually in awe of history, Greece is the place for you. While the Acropolis at Athens brings alive the Golden Age of ancient Greek civilisation, the sacred island of Delos, the Minoan palaces of Crete and the remains of the Atlantis at Santorini tell you how passionate the Greeks are about their Homeric history and tradition. This rich civilisational legacy is offset by the Greek penchant for life. Laze around on the exotic beaches where time stands still and a languid sea under a hot sun tricks you into feeling like the mythical Greek god, nature completely at your command.
In essence Greece's beautiful beaches, picturesque ports and quaint villages invite you to be part of a mythological past in modern-day comfort.
Greece is a peninsular and mountainous country located in southern Europe on the Mediterranean, is surrounded by the Aegean and Ionian Sea and is characterised by a large number of islands, more than 1400 to be precise.
CITIES / TOWNS - EGIO
- HERAKLION
- KILKIS
- ATHENS
- IOANNINA
- VERIA
- THIVA
- MESSOLONGHI
- THESSALONIKI
- KOMOTINI
- CHALKIDA
- XANTHI
- KASTORIA
- KALAMATA
- AGHIOS NIKOLAOS
- AMFISSA
- ALEXANDROUPOLI
- PREVEZA
- TRIPOLI
- KALABAKA
- MONEMVASIA
- ARACHOVA
- VOLOS
- ALEXANDRIA
- ORESTIADA
- DIDYMOTEICHO
- NAOUSA
- KIATO
- LOUTRAKI
- AGRINIO
- NAFPLIO
- ARGOS
- IGOUMENITSA
- LIVADEIA
- KORINTHOS
- LAMIA
- NAFPAKTOS
- METSOVO
- CHANIA
- PATRA
- DRAMA
- TRIKALA
- LARISSA
- ARTA
- KARPENISI
- KARDITSA
- AMALIADA
- KALAVRYTA
- RETHIMNO
GREEK ISLANDS - THE NORTHEASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS: Agios Efstratios, Thasos, Ikaria, Lesbos, Limnos, Inouses, Samos, Samothrace, Chios, Psara
- THE SPORADES: Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros
- EVIA
- ISLANDS OF ARGOSARONIC: Angistri, Aegena, Methana, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra.
- THE CYCLADES: Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros, Tinos, Folegandros
- MINOR CYCLADES: Donousa, Irakleia, Koufonisia and Schinousa
- THE DODECANESE: Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastelorizo, Kos, Lipsi, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi, Tilos, Chalki
- CRETE
- THE IONIAN ISLANDS: Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefallonia, Lefkada, Paxi, and Kythira
- SMALLER ISLANDS IN IONIAN SEA: Antipaxi, Ereikoussa, Kalamos, Kastos, Mathraki, Meganissi, Othoni, Skorpios, Strofades
- The islands of Gavdos (situated south of Crete), Elafonissos (in the Gulf of Laconia) and Trizonis (in the Gulf of Corinth)
ATTRACTIONS - ATHENS: The Acropolis, The temple of Olympian Zeus, Theatre of Dionysos, Ruins of the Asklepieion and the Stoa of Eumene, The Odeion of Herodes Atticus, Parthenon Temple, Propylaea, The temple of the Athene Nike and the Erechtheion, The Acropolis Museum, Areios Pagos, Philopappou Hill, Kerameikos, Monastiraki, Plaka, Psyrri area – famous for its nightlife, Lysikrates Monument, The Roman Agora with the famed “Tower of the Winds” and Hadrian’s Library, Ermou Street, Makriyianni, Ano Petralona, Theseion – lined with interesting museums and cafés, bars and restaurants, Kolonaki – the most aristocratic area with modern cafes, bars & restaurants, shops with expensive fashion brands.
- GREEK ISLANDS
Most Popular are THE CYCLADES: The people, picturesque scenery, the blue sea, gorgeous beaches, cuisine, and nightlife make it an unforgettable vacation.
ATTRACTIONS IN MYKONOS: Hora – the capital of the island famous for its housing architecture, The church of Panagia Paraportiani, the Town hall and the castle above the harbor, Alefkantra or “Little Venice”, Ano Mera, Hellenistic Towers - Tower of Linos, Museums, Lighthouse of Mykonos, Venetian castle of Gkizi, the nun monastery of Palaiokastro, Settlement of Agios Stefanos – stunning view of the surrounding islands Tinos, Syros & Rineia, Mill of Boni, The house of Lena – a 19th century house, Beautiful Islets – Prasonisia, Htapodia, & Marmaronis.
ATTRACTIONS IN SANTORINI: Fira – the capital of Thira, Archaelogical Museum, Firostefani – the highest point in the capital is famous for its picturesque views & sunset watching. Imerovigli famous for its Cycladic architecture. Oia – famous for its sunset spectacle and unique settlements and Naval Museum, Akrotiri – one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, Ancient Thira, Mesaria-Vothonas - famous for its vineyards, it is here that the greatest quantity of the island's wine is produced. Profitis Ilias - The monastery of Profitis Ilias, Nea and Palea Kameni, Folklore museum of Lignos, Museum of Wine in Vothonas.
- WORLD HERITAGE SITES
• Agio Oros - Mount Athos (Monastic Community)
• Athens (Acropolis)
• Bassae (Temple of Apollo Epicurius)
• Vergina - Aigai
• Delphi (Archaeological Site)
• Delos (Archaeological Site)
• Epidavros (Archaeological Site)
• Early Christian and Byzantine Thessaloniki
• Meteora Monastery Complex
• Mystras (Medieval Site)
• Monasteries Daphni (Attica), Hosios Loukas (Boiotia) and Nea Moni of Chios
• Archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns
• Olympia (Archaeological Site)
• Patmos Historic Centre (Chora) with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse
• Medieval City of Rhodes
• Samos Pythagoreio and Heraion
CURRENCY: Euro (€)
TIME: Greece is 2 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
LANGUAGE: The official language is Greek. However, English, French, Italian and German are widely spoken.
TIPPING: Service charge is included in restaurant bills. It is expected to round up the amount and rest is at your discretion.
WHAT TO WEAR: Carry beachwear and casuals. Appropriate clothes should be worn while visiting churches and monasteries. |
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The climate is Mediterranean. The most pleasant months are May – June and September – October. |
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Acropolis, Island of Delos, Santorini, Beautiful Beaches, Northeastern Aegean Islands, The Sporades, Islands of Argosaronic, The Cyclades, Minor Cyclades, The Dodecanese, Crete, Ionian Islands, Islands In Ionian Sea, Gulf of Laconia, Gulf of Corinth, Greek Islands, Mykonos, Santorini, Temple of Apollo Epicurius, Medieval City of Rhodes
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