Greece

Welcome To Greece Sunny Greece has a lot to adduce. Whether you are looking for a laid back vacation, explore the cultural and traditional side or even be a part of the scenic nightlife, this Island is the place that […]

Welcome To Greece

Sunny Greece has a lot to adduce. Whether you are looking for a laid back vacation, explore the cultural and traditional side or even be a part of the scenic nightlife, this Island is the place that has it all. Many of these Islands have a volcanic origin from where it gets its main tourist attraction. Apart from this, Santorini is a stunning Island which is a romantic destination for many. To get around these beautiful islands, you can travel by road and enjoy the journey while you stumble upon various natural inhabitants. Travel by ferry through the shades of turquoise water. Greece is not just a place with its ocean landscapes and Greek food but is has distinct architecture like the Acropolis in Athens and many historic structures.

Santorini

Santorini has a whimsical charm that lures visitors from all over the world. The southernmost island in the Cyclades, it’s possibly Greece’s most popular destination. Famous for its unparalleled beauty, it’s no coincidence Santorini continually dominates readers’ choice lists as “The Most Romantic Island ”

Halkidiki

Halkidiki is a very beautiful peninsula, with one of the best and most beautiful beaches in entire country, famous for their crystal-clear water and clean white sand. It is a small heaven with mesmerizing bays and gulfs, rocky capes, olive trees and pine woods, all of which contribute to this amazing scenery.

Crete

Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!

Corfu

Corfu (Kerkyra)is one of the most important and beautiful islands in Greece, perhaps the greenest island with dense vegetation, unmatched in natural beauty with dozens of sightseeing, beautiful beaches and a well-developed road network

The Meteora Monasteries

The word Meteora means literally ‘hovering in the air’ and of course, brings to mind the word meteor. What created this rare geological phenomenon is one of the mysteries of nature and there are many theories though they remain theories and none have been proven. But as amazing a marvel of nature as these giant rocks are the buildings on the top of these are a marvel of man and seem just as miraculous and make Meteora one of the most spectacular places to visit in Greece

When to go and weather

High Season (Jun–Aug)

• Sights, tours and transport are running full tilt.
• Accommodation prices can double.
• Both crowds and temperatures soar.

Shoulder (Apr. & May Sep. & Oct.)

• Accommodation prices can drop by up to 20%.
• Temperatures are not as blazing.
• Internal flights and island ferries have reduced schedules.

Low Season (Nov.–Mar.)

• Many hotels, sights, and restaurants shut down, especially on the islands.
• Accommodation rates can drop by as much as 50%.
• Ferry schedules are skeletal.
• Temperatures drop; Athens and Crete may even see snow.

 

Sample Itinerary – 10 Days

Here’s a collection of the country’s top sights, most beautiful beaches, cultural highs, contemporary cities, and laid-back island life. Begin in Athens, visiting grand ancient sites and museums. Dive into the markets, contemporary-art scene and award-winning restaurants. Catch a ferry to chic Mykonos, with its fashionable bars and crowd-pleasing beaches. Day-trip to the sacred island of Delos for its fascinating ancient ruins. Hop a ferry to spectacular Santorini to watch the sun sink from the dramatic cliffs of its volcanic caldera. Depending on your time, take a ferry or a flight to Iraklio, Crete’s vibrant capital. Explore the nearby magnificent Minoan ruins of Knossos. Catch the bus to Hania with its charming harbor and labyrinth of backstreets, then discover the island’s wild side on a trek through the famous Samaria Gorge, which spills out on to a beach lapped by the crystal-clear Libyan Sea.

 

Fast Facts

Capital: Athens

Currency: Euro

Language: Greek

Recommendations: Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Paros