Greece Travel Blog

   Ancient Greece had a huge significance on art, cultural, education, religious and philosophical terminology that we see today. As the land of scholars, great sportsman, creative artists, and forward thinking philosophers, its history combined with stunning landscape, diverse culture and delicious cuisine has propelled it to become one of the worlds most visited touristic places. The Mediterranean climate provides ideal traveling conditions and cool summer evenings are spent sipping traditional wine in the land of some of history’s most profilic people. Made up of the mainland and many small islands, there is an abundance of places to choose from if you are looking for a summer holiday destination.

Eight Places to visit in Greece

A good place to start your tour is in Patmos, the sacred location where Saint John the Evangelist wrote his revelations in the cave of apocalypse. As one of the Dodecanese islands, two of its landmarks belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
    Rhodes is the best-known Greek island and there is no surprise why. Long sandy beaches, pine tree forests and historical sites attract many, including daytime ferry visitors from Turkey. Home of the sun god Apollo, the Street of the Knights and the old town are must see places.
   Crete is another popular destination thanks to its diversity of landscapes and cultural influences that are evident in everyday life. As the largest of the Greek islands, it manages to accommodate every type of traveller from the budget to the luxurious. The cobbled streets and white washed houses tumbling down the mountainside of Santorini are picturesque. The region has a few villages but the most popular is Fira, traditionally reached by the unusual transport methods of cable car or donkey.
   Athens definitely has to be on the agenda for any visit to Greece. Known as the cradle of western civilization, it was also the birthplace of democracy. Some must see attractions include the Parthenon, acropolis, temple of Poseidon, and the national archaeological museum.
   Olympia was the birthplace of the Olympic sports, first held to honour Zeus, the god of men. The sanctuary of Zeus as well as the ancient stadium and museum lure thousands of visitors yearly. Once regarded as the centre of the Earth, the ruins of Delphi are an old sanctuary and oracle of classical Greece. The abundance of ruins including the temple of Apollo, theatre, gymnasium, stadium, and hippodrome, all ensure a full day is needed to explore the historical site properly.
   Meteora, also known as Kalambaka defies belief. Its name means, “suspended” and this refers to high cliffs overlooking small villages in the valley. 14th and 16th monasteries with exceptional Byzantine art were built on the cliffs. This place will particularly impress spiritually inclined people because the monks built the monasteries to reflect on the divine and inner self.

Related Tours

All of these places can be seen on our travel package tours that include a guide, accommodation, and transport. Alternatively, organize your own itinerary by using our Greece Trip Planner.