Greece, the land of the Gods, architectural delights and ancient treasures, is home to some of the most exquisite sights. From archeological settings, quaint museums, spectacular beaches, ouzeries, tavernas and luxury resorts and hotels - Greece has it all! From the Acropolis in Athens to the amphitheater of Epidaurus and even the reconstructed Palace in Knossos, Greece is known for its heritage sights and charming customs. What’s more, it also offers some of the most ancient yet breathtaking natural sights, like the Santorini’s Caldera and the gray pinnacle rocks of the meteora. With all the choices of things to do and places to see, it can be overwhelming planning a trip to Greece.
So, if you are planning on vacationing in Greece this season, it can be quite astounding to plan the whole trip, what with so many different options battling for your attention!
Greece along with its many pictorial little islands has become one of the hottest tourist destinations and luxury travel spots in Europe. Each year, millions and millions of tourists from all over the world, flock towards Greece to have a fun-filled and memorable vacation. It’s indeed a delightful feeling to walk the path that could have been trod upon by the likes of Homer, Agamemnon or even Plato. Greece, with its unique beauty has absolutely everything to offer to the tourist - beautiful landscapes, spectacular beaches, scenic whitewashed, stone-built structures and villages, passionate traditions and culture, a gilded history and mythological heritage.
With its warm and pleasant Mediterranean climate, Greece has dry, hot summer days with temperatures averaging the low 90°s with cool evenings. Athens can be especially warm, so tourists will need time to “acclimatize.” Winters range from mild to cold. The rainy season starts in November and goes on through March.
Attractions
Greece is the land of many spectacular sights and attractions appealing to any traveler. Olympia, located in the West Peloponnesus, was the setting for the very first Olympic games. Delphi, considered to be the greatest architectural and cultural work of art in the world, and includes the Temple of Apollo, the Castalian Spring, and the sacred Corycian Cave. Mycenae is also the legendary home to the victors of the Trojan War - the Atreides. The sacred city of Dion, which is situated at the foot of Mount Olympus, was destroyed in an earthquake in the 5th century AD. The Samaria Gorger is the longest of its kind in Europe. The Knossos Royal Palace at Crete housed the legendary king, Minos, who had a Minotaur child. Other attractions are The Temple of Apollo, Athens, The Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth and the Meteora at Thessaly.
Things to do:
With its stunning lakes, verdant forests and even a dormant volcano, Greece provides some of the best outdoor sports and activities in Europe. Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, horse riding, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rafting, mountain climbing, trekking, skiing, and a lot more - the opportunities for active vacations in Greece are boundless.
Greece, famous for the hospitality of her people – the Grecians, is one of the most visited countries in the world, finding accommodations here not difficult. From staying at one of those quaint, kitschy motels to renting out a magnificent seaside bungalow to booking a room in a luxury hotel (Greece has some of the best small luxury hotels of the world!) – the choice of accommodation is all yours!
Being one of the hottest summer destination spots, Greece also happens to be one of the best places for luxury cruises. The country consists of a peninsula that is encompassed by almost 6,000 tiny islands and islands that are scattered all over the Aegean and lonian Seas. Cruises range from luxury world cruises to cheap luxury cruises offering tourists the opportunity to explore and discover nearly 500 miles (7,500 km) of the country’s striking coastline, which also features a diversified landscape that is made up of golden beaches, bays and coves, seas-side grottos, volcanic soil and even coastal wetlands.The luxury cruises to the Greek Island serves as an escape to relaxation and luxury. Once ashore, tourists can visit traditional villages and settlements, museums, castles, galleries, monasteries, churches or even explore the ruins of ancient cities and visit popular boulevards and landmarks for a once in a lifetime experience!