Description
Ideally located at the southernmost point of the Balkan Peninsula, the Mediterranean country of Greece is renowned and celebrated for its ancient civilizations, rich culture, prominent architecture and overwhelming natural beauty. In historic cities such as Crete, Olympia and the capital of Athens, the ruins of the iconic Palace of Knossos, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis of Athens strikingly juxtapose with the breathtaking landscapes that surround. The nation is also home to more than 2,000 islands dotted throughout the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas and over 13,500 miles of coastline boasting some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, including the famous Black Sand Beach on the island of Santorini.
Recomendations
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient citadel containing the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon
Mykonos
Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades
Delphi
An UNESCO World Heritage site that comprises one of the most important Greek temples along with an impressive stadium, theater and ancient ruins