Visit Greece

Greece enjoys a rich and diverse history. From 6000 B.C. to current times, Greece has been home to Plato, Socrates and most notably Democracy. At the time that the Parthenon and Acropolis were built, Greece had become the hub of stunning architecture and art.

Mythology has also played a central part in the history of Greece, and the Greek culture uniquely combines actual history with the mythological figures of its past. Today Greece still stands as a site for fascinating history, diverse culture and an endlessly interesting place to visit on your next vacation.

The places you will visit on your trip to Greece are unmatched by any other place in the world - it is of course impossible to do justice to Greece in one brief article. A couple of the highlights outside Athens include:

• In Meteora, which is located in the Thessaly region you will find monasteries that are built right on the cliffs. In ancient times the monasteries were reached by a collection of ladders and ropes that brought the traveller up to the level of the Gods. The modern tourist can reach the same heights by climbing stairs or for the more adventurous rock climbing.
• At Delphi a tourist can discover what the ancient Greeks thought to be the center of the world. The tourist of today can walk through areas that have been written about throughout history, and are at the beginnings of all civilizations that followed.
• See also our special feature about Epidaurus, Greece

Greece has almost 1400 islands for the adventure seeking tourist to explore and enjoy. If you are a fan of great literature you can literally travel the ports written about in The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer – an extraordinary experience to follow in the footsteps of these mythological heroes.

The Greek islands are also home to some of the wildest nightlife you are likely to find anywhere. Visit the island of Mykonos for a night of dancing and partying you are not going to forget. The Ionian Islands are a tropical paradise for the beach lover. There are white sand beaches and beautiful greenery. A wonderful place to kick back and relax under the Greek sun.

Greece is truly the place for those travelers that love a taste of history and culture with their beautiful tropical paradise. The Greek people are a warm and welcoming nation that loves to share their history with travelers from around the world, and to share the food, art and archaeological discoveries that await you in Greece.

The busy tourist season is during the summer months of July and August. If you want to enjoy Greece among a throng of travelers, or party all day and night, then this is the time for you. Make sure you book your trip well in advance, as it may be hard to find accommodation during this time of year. However, if you want some time to enjoy Greece in relative peace you might be wise to check out other times of the year.

Your travel agent can fill you in on the best time of year to visit Greece. Let them know the kind of vacation you have in mind and they will tell you when you should book your trip. Greece is truly a vacation you won’t forget.